Jerome Felton

by Alowicious on Aug 1, 2011 6:07 PM EDT

Traded to the Broncos? I'm watching NFL network and they showed him being a Bronco. On the right side where they show the teams players that were free agents. I can't find any news on this. I know he's signed. Anyone know anything? Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go go Go go go lions

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He’s on the Lions roster. There has been no talk about a trade happening. It’s likely just an error.

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by Sean Yuille on Aug 1, 2011 6:16 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, Denver and Detroit are adjecent alphabetically.

by SweetLouDoubleU on Aug 1, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Too bad!

He’s a non contributor in my opinion. You never would or will, hear an opposing D at the
goal line whisper, “Oh no, Felton’s coming in”.

Expectations don't produce!

by 2manyears on Aug 2, 2011 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

I wish

but nothing on twitter or anywere else

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by The Profiler on Aug 1, 2011 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

Are there any Lions fans that really like Felton?

by SweetLouDoubleU on Aug 1, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

This guy

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by Nate D. on Aug 1, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

and this guy.

by CLF on Aug 1, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

To follow that up...

I believe Felton to be more of the modern FB… a pass catcher, HB runner, and one that still has the ability and skills to lead block.

Felton fits all those rolls.

by CLF on Aug 1, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Copy that.

by SweetLouDoubleU on Aug 1, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

And the dude wants the rock. Can’t argue with that.

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by Nate D. on Aug 1, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

We have other fullbacks

After we drafted Leshoure, I’ll take the draft pick

by Alowicious on Aug 1, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah...

Except he doesn’t do any of them very well…

by JWurm on Aug 2, 2011 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

saaaaaaame;)

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by DylanD on Aug 2, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

this guy too

by perfectlions on Aug 2, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't hate him

To me he’s like a FB who does everything (block, run catch). The problem is that he’s not particularly good at any of the 3.

by WestsideLionsFan on Aug 1, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

by Alowicious on Aug 1, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

This

I’m not against having him but I wish he could block better. I can understand him wanting more carries if that’s how he excelled in college. I think we should trade him and find a fullback that can block better if that’s how the coaches want to use a FB in our system. Can Schlesinger come out of retirement?

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by Home in Cleveland, Heart in Detroit on Aug 2, 2011 3:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I don't like him

Half ass fullback that thinks too much of himself. Asked to be traded unless the Lions gave him the ball more…your a friggin fullback, just be glad you have a damn job in the NFL…

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by Latif Masud on Aug 1, 2011 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

IMO he wasn’t even that grewat of a blocker. He is easily replaceable IMO.

by Usmarine0341 on Aug 1, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

his issue is ...

he really was a runner in college. And he wants to go back to that. I mean it is easy for us to sit here and tell him what he should do with his career and all. But it is his job so i have nothing agaisnt him telling coaches that. But to put it out in the public sounds kinda like he is putting pressure on the management.. and that i don’t agree with.

by Shankdiddy on Aug 1, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

i find nothing wrong with Felton.. i do however think...

Lions can find a player to fill that role better.. maybe a H-back or a tightend… but to me whoever it is has to have special teams value just cause that position isn’t gonna be on the friend as much…. or could be performed by a tight end

by Shankdiddy on Aug 1, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Felton

I think he is another weapon at our disposal and I think we should use him more often.

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.
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by KDawg on Aug 1, 2011 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

THIS Guy tooooo!!!!

by bnumerich on Aug 1, 2011 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Me

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 2, 2011 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Detroit got Von Miller and a 3rd round pick for Felton.

Just kidding, but I have all kinds of faith in Mayhew’s ability.

Where are we going, and why am I in this handbasket?

by Lions-fan-SLC on Aug 1, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

i like him but i would take a 2013 7th if offerd

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by det32 on Aug 1, 2011 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

what was he a 5th?

by bnumerich on Aug 1, 2011 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

that be fine to

RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE

by det32 on Aug 2, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I saw that too

But most likely just an error. I think Felton is definitely a new era FB but I think for our scheme we would be better off with a run blocking bruiser.

just pass me the damn ball

by Christopher Moriarty on Aug 1, 2011 10:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I hope that we run more with Heller at FB

All that dude does is block, and he could help us get more push up the middle

by WestsideLionsFan on Aug 1, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

agree'ed like a Richardson/Neal Type in there prime

by bnumerich on Aug 1, 2011 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I would still take Lorenzo Neal.

The guy was a running bruise. I do remember one play where Rivers tripped and handed Neal the ball. Nobody looked more suprised than Neal did.

It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.

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by Leonuro on Aug 2, 2011 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't dislike Felton, but I am still waitning for him to realize his potential

Yes, he can run the ball some. He is an OK blocker but not fabulous. He can catch the ball some too. I can’t really say there is anything wrong with Felton. My problem with him is that he does not make a consistent impact on the game when he gets opportunities. He has made a few nice plays, but can you remember any of them changing the game?

At some point you start to realize that you might be better off taking a swing at another guy if you are not losing much by trying. That is why I feel that the Lions might give either Clapp or Dial a chance.

We also can’t forget his comments about the Lions playing him more. I am not bog on linking to othjer blogs here but the Freep has the original article int he archives now….

http://waynefontes.com/2011-articles/january/jerome-felton-to-the-lions-play-me-or-move-me.html

by TuffLynx on Aug 2, 2011 8:38 PM EDT reply actions