Lions Notes: Nate Burleson Calls Calvin Johnson 'Arguably The Best Receiver In The Game'
by Sean Yuille on Aug 15, 2011 2:12 PM EDT
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Print- Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson came to the defense of teammate Calvin Johnson, who was on the receiving end of some negative comments from Cris Carter last week.
"I feel like right now Calvin Johnson is definitely in the top five and arguably the best receiver in the game -- at his height, his strength, his ability to jump there, aren’t too many receivers that can do what he does, period,’’ Burleson said. "His speed is incredible, he jumps a 45-inch vertical, he has huge hands, he can bench press 225, as much as linebackers.’’ [...]
Carter actually backtracked on his comments today, only after he was criticized for his criticisms of Johnson. ESPN sure knows how to pick them.
"If you single cover Calvin Johnson, I guarantee we’ll win nine times out of 10,’’ Burleson said. - Johnson said he doesn't really care about what Carter had to say, but he did have a funny one-liner taking a jab at the comments.
"I wish," Johnson said. "I wish I could get single coverage every game. That’d be fantastic."
I sincerely hope opposing teams listen to Carter, who doesn't believe it's necessary to double team Johnson to take him out of the game. - Kid Rock was introduced at his concert at Comerica Park on Saturday by Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who got a picture with him.
- Will Heller enjoyed getting more action in the passing game last Friday against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Brandon Pettigrew out and Tony Scheffler starting, Heller got to be the second tight end.
- The Chicago Bears kicked off twice from the 30-yard line instead of the 35 during their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills over the weekend. The NFL VP of officiating had to call Soldier Field to put a stop to it.
- One other tidbit from the Bears-Bills game: Chicago allowed nine sacks. I can't wait for the Lions' defensive line to say hello over and over to Jay Cutler.
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3 more weeks of nothing really matters boys
But oh how we love to read every single article published dont we haha sure makes the work day go by anyways
by DieHardFanForever on Aug 15, 2011 2:27 PM EDT reply actions
3 more weeks...
until we get to watch Megatron make Cris Carter eat his words…
bills cut Aaron Maybin.. he was a 11th overall pick in 09
the bill tried to use him at LB imo he is a 4-3 DE.. should we try him since we lost McBride?
RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE
He does fit the square peg in the round hole idea
might be worth kicking the tires…
LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! GO STEFAN LOGAN!
I dont see it
He’s been having a hard time getting his weight UP to 230.
Individuals should protect themselves. Governments can't protect individuals from themselves, it's just impossible, otherwise they become a tyranical state. -Ron Paul
Maybin's biggest problem was attitude.
I really don’t see him working out for the Lions.
49ers worked out Daunte Culpepper...
Not sure how I feel about him being back in the league. Bet they can get him for some gift cards to In and Out Burger…
LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! GO STEFAN LOGAN!
just remember Alex if you every find your self in a predicament just think.. what would Daunte do??
RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE
wow, now thats what I call panic
"Common Sense, isn't" Solomon Short
by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 15, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bay Area is quickly becoming the Land of Lost Quarterbacks
David Carr, Jason Campbell, Troy Smith, Kyle Boller, and now maybe Culpepper.
It makes Miami’s QBs look like a reincarnation of Dan Marino.
Culpepper will bring them nothing.
Shaun Hill > Daunte Culpepper. They should be embarrassed to even be in this position.
That goddamn Okra and beans got you Oprah in jeans. Seems to me a little lean cuisine, wouldn't hurt much- Agh don't touch! -Obie Trice
Culpepper was lost some time ago...
"Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid"
-Albert Einstein
ANyone else think we should take a look at Maybin?
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not apposed to it as a DE he is not a 43 LB though
but he is sown to 225 so probley should pass alltogether
RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE
Can we please pick up this guy !!!
Can someone tweet something to Mayhew to pick up Joique Bell. He is a local kid with a ton of upside and the type of back we need to compliment Best. He is 5’11" 242 and can move. Saints have him but probably won’t make the team-
9 carries for 52 yards -“Bell looked good for the Saints but is clearly behind Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, and Darren Sproles on the depth chart. Chris Ivory is also likely in the mix but is out for a few weeks due to surgery. Bell is a talented back but will need substantial injuries or a shot with a different squad to make a fantasy impact”
Never heard of the kid but sounds alot better than Harrison to me...
I really hope Detroit has another plan at RB besides Harrison and Bell, no knock on Morris but would love to have a guy that can pound the rock.
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
by SmittyJ on Aug 15, 2011 8:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He was compared to Payton last year
I like Harrison but would cut Bell in a heartbeat for this kid. He is from Benton Harbor and Wayne state so small school. He was picked up by Buffalo last year and has been burried on the depth chart there and currently in NO. He would easily be our #2.
LOL, hate the Bears
But LOVE the dig at the NFLby kicking off at the old tee. If I had Devin hester on MY team, I’d be super pissed too
They NEVER should have changed that rule, its the worst rule change in a LONG time, and thats even after me acknowledging they have been putting skirts on the Qb’s lately. Qb’s are more important than losing a 4th string Will linebacker for a month, 3rd and 4th stringers are who gets hurt on kick-offs…I Dont Get it
Go Blue!
Revenue - Expenses = Profit
IMO,
that’s a reason for them to be protected. Those guys make hundreds of thousands puting their life/health on the line. If something happens to them they don’t have millions to fall back on. Even though they’re not high profile names, they do happen to be people.
NO HOMO!!!!!!!
not trying to pick at your comment
But Hester has not been the KR guy in almost 2 years now. that is Knox’s job. Hester is almost exclusively the PR man. Yes Hester does occasionally get a KR attempt but he only does that about 3% of the time nowwa days.
How many lumps you want Doc?
but the Bears were #1 in the league in average starting position
this new rule is going to hurt them
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
Wow, hadnt thought about that
I love the new rule
"Common Sense, isn't" Solomon Short
by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 15, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I completely agree
The new kickoff rule is like the people who run Nascar saying, "Yeah, well 207 MPH is just too fast for these drivers. It’s too dangerous. Let’s lower the speed to 120 and make it safe for everyone. Hmmmm, no, don’t think that would go over.
Did you guys see the size of that chicken?
Too me Nate is arguably the smartest receiver in the game, love his comment...
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
by SmittyJ on Aug 15, 2011 8:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Too me Nate is arguably the smartest receiver in the game, love his comment...
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
by SmittyJ on Aug 15, 2011 8:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Too me Nate is arguably the smartest receiver in the game, love his comment...
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
by SmittyJ on Aug 15, 2011 8:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Wow tons of love on here.
I can’t wait for the Chicago games. I might have to go to Soldier just to heckle the fans up there after we destroy Cutler.
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by Home in Cleveland, Heart in Detroit on Aug 16, 2011 11:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
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