Detroit Lions Agree To Deal With Maurice Leggett

by Sean Yuille on Jul 28, 2011 4:09 PM EDT in Detroit Lions News

As reported by his agent, defensive back Maurice Leggett has agreed to a deal with the Detroit Lions.

By agreeing to sign with the Lions, Leggett will get to once again play for defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham. Originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent from Valdosta State in 2008 (Cunningham's last year in Kansas City), Leggett was named the Chiefs' best rookie that year. He had 37 tackles, six pass defenses and one interception (returned for a touchdown) in 12 games and played very well for an undrafted free agent.

Leggett's stats dropped a bit in 2009 because of a shoulder injury. He had his season ended early due to it, and last year he had his season ended before it even began due to a injury.

Leggett seems like he could be a decent player if he can stay healthy. Based on suffering injuries each of the last two seasons, that is obviously a big question mark, but this seems like it could be a low risk, high reward type of move.

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would you say he's

2 Leggett 2 Quit?

Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...

by n4ry4 on Jul 28, 2011 4:13 PM EDT reply actions

Zing!

by ATL Lion on Jul 28, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

2 Leggett 2 Quet

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Well no JJ but heres to still hoping dont know much about this guy

by Liontotheextreme on Jul 28, 2011 4:13 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like solid potential

low risk, high reward indeed

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by Twincities88 on Jul 28, 2011 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

hmm.... hurt two years... sounds like our QB !!! i hope we have a good team doc

by perfectlions on Jul 28, 2011 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

lots of add value there...

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by rames on Jul 28, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

The thing that sticks out to me here

Is that the picture we have of him is him going after Jamarcus Russell.

Was this guy an UDFA in like 2002?

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

08

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Jul 28, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I know, I was just playing

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I know this :)

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Jul 28, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Lol JaMarcuss Russell...

by canadianlionsfan on Jul 28, 2011 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

Seems like a good pick up

The guys over at the Chiefs blog say he’s got upside if he can stay healthy.

by Stones1981 on Jul 28, 2011 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

Every player in the NFL

has upside if they can stay healthy

by ncbur10 on Jul 28, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Bryant Johnson was healthy as a horse while he was here

What’s his upside?

by WestsideLionsFan on Jul 28, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

he can look forward to watching football this year instead of playing it

by supupeoples on Jul 28, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

From where? his Golf Cart that he can't drive.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 28, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

He freed up cap space for us

That was his upside

by ATL Lion on Jul 28, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Hummmm lets see

Paper weight, holding a clip board, running water to a guy who can actually catch ! Endless amounts of stuff if talent. Hope he dosent get a paper cut :)

by Joey-P on Jul 28, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah

He’d drop the water too…

by Mango26 on Jul 28, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I can do that shit

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

BJ's upside

is that he’s gone now.

by drgarnett on Jul 28, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep. He could be a solid player if he stays healthy.

Well wishes from KC.

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Jul 28, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Berry, Jack Williams, Leggett

3 CBs trying to make the team coming off season-ending injuries last year

by WestsideLionsFan on Jul 28, 2011 4:16 PM EDT reply actions

I was thinking this

3 UDFA/late round picks who all showed promise and spent the majority of their time on the IR.

At least they are well rested…

by ATL Lion on Jul 28, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

one of them has to stick!

I’m confident one of them will pan out into a real solid player for us.

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by rames on Jul 28, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

What the f**k is Valdosta State!?

by CR on Jul 28, 2011 4:16 PM EDT reply actions

Valdosta

by WestsideLionsFan on Jul 28, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm guessing like division 3

Maybe division 2

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 28, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Division 2

He played on 2 National Champion teams

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Jul 28, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

One of them may have beaten my Lakers.

by akadwriter on Jul 29, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Hour north of Tallahassee

Nice place to leave

by ATL Lion on Jul 28, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

That could go either way...

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

southern GA as a whole is a nice place to leave.

by miblue on Jul 28, 2011 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Georgia as a whole is great

Except the people. People are real assholes there.

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, hey, hey.....

Been a Detroit/Big Ten fan in SEC country for almost 18 years, of which 13 and counting have been in Georgia. Actually a great place to live with plenty to do…and great people! I’m guessing your experience is limited to a visit in Atlanta? If that’s the case, I can understand your bias….they are dicks up there.

"They counted on America to be passive...They counted wrong." ~ R. Reagan

by Roughneck 7 on Jul 28, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

People suck everywhere

But in Georgia they suck with accents.

by ATL Lion on Jul 29, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

So with this signing we can say Goodbye to Chris Houston or JJ, cant have both

by Detroitnr1 on Jul 28, 2011 4:18 PM EDT reply actions

Been very quiet on the Houston front

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 28, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

That was the case anyways really…

by JWurm on Jul 28, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Huh?

How does this guy factor into the starting CB position?

Plenty of these guys are going to be camp fodder. Can’t we have like 90 players on the roster or something?

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep 90 to start

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 28, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

This guy is signing for next to nothing probably. In the big picture that doesn’t have much bearing on Houston/JJ

by WestsideLionsFan on Jul 28, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

It gives us a lot of depth with guys like Phonz, WIlliams, Vasher and Berry all fighting for one starting spot

by Detroitnr1 on Jul 28, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually...

It will be all those guys plus (Houston) and Legget fighting for starting spots. There is some talent there, we all just have to see it play out. Ya never know….Ford Field may have Berry Island in its secondary….

"They counted on America to be passive...They counted wrong." ~ R. Reagan

by Roughneck 7 on Jul 28, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Shit we all better hope not

by CR on Jul 28, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Sean or any of the Twitter followers?

anything out of Houston? Or any kind of news on Houston?

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 28, 2011 4:20 PM EDT reply actions

Nothing yet

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by Sean Yuille on Jul 28, 2011 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Nothing.

Which usually means something is going on, one way or another… I doubt he’s just sitting there twiddling his thumbs waiting for a phone to ring. Silence usually means someone’s busy doing something, especially in the NFL.

My gut says Houston leaves.

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd guess he's a back up plan if JJ doesn't work out

by Stones1981 on Jul 28, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I think we see what we can get with guys wike JJ and then if that dosnt work out we resign Houston and anoth Houston type mid level corner

by Detroitnr1 on Jul 28, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I think something for everyone to keep in mind

Is that Mayhew stressed that free agency isn’t the only way to get spots filled. He said something recently about that, and as we’ve seen historically, he’s a master of trades.

Don’t be surprised if we pass on all these guys who want a ton of money and just trade for someone. We acquired three of our bigger acquisitions last year (Scheff, LoJack, and Houston for that matter) via trades.

Just sit back and let it all unfold. Trust in Mayhew.

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

So far so good...

Still, I hope we make a move for a big name corner…even if we resign Houston. I also want another LB. Durant is good, and will shore up the run defense big time, but we still need 1 more piece.

If one of these guys can't take us to the promised land, maybe we should shop for one. You can have the greatest running back of all time, but if you don't have a consistent quarterback, you don't win.
-Wayne Fontes

by KDawg on Jul 28, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

What up Rev?

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 28, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Davis

Not much man…what’s up with you?

by KDawg on Jul 28, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

So close and yet so far

by canadianlionsfan on Jul 28, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm with you.

I wouldn’t be satisfied with just Durant and our re-signings. I fully expect one move to come out of the blue and pan out. That seems to be Mayhew’s thing. He just targets some random guy and goes and gets him. So if we get one of the 4 guys I’ve mentioned (JJ, Clements, Tulloch, Barnett) and swing a trade or something for another piece at LB or CB to compliment, as I’ve said, I’ll be hard pressed to not start going to games regularly.

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

I really don’t care how it gets done, as long as it does.

by KDawg on Jul 28, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah however there are a number of High end corners availiable and considering our crappy back 7 last year we should sign one of them

by Detroitnr1 on Jul 28, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

definitiely

Schwartz alluded to this yesterday… words of wisdom…

The Dis-Assembly Line - The unofficial, official name for the next best D-line in football.

by rames on Jul 28, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly

Like Schwartz said yesterday, Friday at 6 PM isn’t the finish line.

by Stones1981 on Jul 28, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm tellin ya'all

The real action starts this weekend.

Maybe not the top big names, but the type the Mayhew like to fill precise roles on the roster.

.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?

by delusional on Jul 28, 2011 4:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I agree

going to be some good cuts coming and the market should be much drier…aka, Mayhews feasting!

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by rames on Jul 28, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright I'll see you all in a little while

i have to go get a couple of folding tables for this stupid yard sale my woman wants to have all weekend. Now make sure we sign at least 1 LB or CB before I get back here.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 28, 2011 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

Don't throw your back out

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, this isn't the Cornerback I was hoping for...

but it’s ok!

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Oh, and I hate the Philadelphia Eagles (but like the Phillies)

by tbl2020 on Jul 28, 2011 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

YAY!!!!

What a great signing…..NOT.

Malek

by Matthew Malek on Jul 28, 2011 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

someone else tweeted this same thing

their screenname or whatever is PartyOnWayne1991

by redwingxviii on Jul 28, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

why the frick not!

god, you can be annoying. seems like a great signing to me! Injury and inexperience seem to be the only things holding him back. he’s 24 yo for god sake! And I’m sure we got him for a relative bargin! gun knows him well, Tim Walton is a great coach. great signing. Period.

The Dis-Assembly Line - The unofficial, official name for the next best D-line in football.

by rames on Jul 28, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

someone tweeted he sucks, so he sucks

god rames don’t you know ANYTHING?

by redwingxviii on Jul 28, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I always miss the good stuff

The time difference in Iraq sucks ! I always get off work or wake up and POD has blown up about something. I always find out hours late that we got someone. Well I am off to bed, midnight here. See you at the same place, just late as always !

by Joey-P on Jul 28, 2011 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

keep safe!

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by joshsun on Jul 28, 2011 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela

"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011

by Nate D. on Jul 28, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Third on KC's Depth Chart

…which has lots of depth, 5 good to very good DBs. My buds out here confirm what’s on the Chiefs’ SB board. Better get Houston signed quick if this is any signal about our best options at this stage of Moneyball.

by LionFanInChiefsLand on Jul 28, 2011 4:49 PM EDT reply actions