Detroit Lions Training Camp: Injuries, Injuries, Injuries

by Sean Yuille on Aug 15, 2011 4:06 PM EDT in Detroit Lions Training Camp

WR Calvin Johnson missed practice again due to his bruised shoulder.
CB Eric Wright suffered a groin injury today and was unable to continue practicing. Fellow CB Chris Houston was unable to practice at all after hurting his groin on Sunday. Neither injury appears to be serious, though.
DT Corey Williams rolled his ankle and had to leave practice early. His injury is not considered serious either.
QB Drew Stanton returned to practice after sitting out on Sunday because of stitches in his right elbow. He had to have them after a helmet punctured his arm on Friday against the Bengals.
WR Demario Ballard is the latest Lions player to be seen wearing a walking boot. He joins OT Jason Fox, who just got his cast off for a walking boot.
CB Alphonso Smith was "running and cutting hard before practice," according to Chris McCosky. Hopefully that means he will return to practice soon.
It seems OT Jeff Backus also may be returning soon.
Also according to McCosky, WR Derrick Williams had three drops during practice. That's not a good sign for a player fighting for a spot on the team, especially after he dropped a couple passes against the Bengals.

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to bad for d. williams

dropping passes like that isnt going to keep you here, he was realy looking good too.

these injuries are ridiculous, we have soft players or tough schwartz?

by jay_8118 on Aug 15, 2011 4:13 PM EDT reply actions

Williams

Had thought he would be out from the beginning.
He’s making it easy on the staff for cuts.

Expectations don't produce!

by 2manyears on Aug 15, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

He sure is.

Doesn’t look good for Ballard either. Didn’t see much of him against the Bengals. An injury now won’t help.

by drgarnett on Aug 15, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

May of just opened the door for Nate H...

but wouldnt count him out just yet.

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by SmittyJ on Aug 15, 2011 8:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

This is ok with me

As long as we get the injury bug over with before the real hitting begins.

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by KevinZ418 on Aug 15, 2011 4:13 PM EDT reply actions

Its

not a flu, its not like it can run its course and be done. Its a shame ballard got injured i was hopin he could replace d-will

by melq155 on Aug 15, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

huh?

He didn’t get ONE pass thrown his way during the game….lol… he was practice squad the whole way.

by CLF on Aug 15, 2011 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree he’s practice squad material and I think he’s not being thrown at on purpose. Schwartz knows he’s not going to make the 53 man squad so why show the rest of the league what you seen in this kid?

by Kman23 on Aug 15, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

DING!

by CLF on Aug 15, 2011 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeppers.

Anyone who actually thought that Ballard had a shot of making the final roster was only kidding themselves.

by motown313 on Aug 15, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

No, it isn't the flu,

it is, imo, a consequence of this years lockout.

Did you guys see the size of that chicken?

by studmo on Aug 15, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree

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by Home in Cleveland, Heart in Detroit on Aug 16, 2011 11:37 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Damn we had better break out the flags and Nerf's

at least for practice’s.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 15, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

to me this sounds like alot of everyday nicks and cuts that management are just being safe with

…. i would bet alot of people have broken bones in their foot and hand and did not even know it.. i mean small hair line ones. My girl friend was walking around in heals with a broken foot and was complaining about “my heals hurt”… then come to find out she had a hair line fracture…. then again she doesn’t have to carry 300 Lbs… just 112 lol.

by Shankdiddy on Aug 15, 2011 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

Don't ya know....

Were keeping DWill on the roster as trade bait.

Teams are just lining up for 5th recievers that have the droppsies and hasn’t been able to prove himself as a return
man.

Probably get a 4th for him….lol

Sarcasm is now off.

Please cut this roster spot waste and inject someone with some upside please.

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

by delusional on Aug 15, 2011 4:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

amen

that 2nd drop in the Bengals game was unreal. I feel bad for the guy, but he can’t get it together!

by Suhper Megatron on Aug 15, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

That wasn't even a drop.

It kind of has to be in your hands to count as a drop. It doesn’t count if it’s in your grill.

by Mavyrk on Aug 15, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

lol.

by drgarnett on Aug 15, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

hahaha

valid point…it almost took his head off

by Suhper Megatron on Aug 17, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Lockout

is having its effects already. All the small little naggy injuries. Happens every year to some extent, but to this extent?

USE THE SCHWARTZ!!!

by Twon82 on Aug 15, 2011 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

D Will dropped 4 that I saw today.

He dropped twice as many as he caught.

by mikeyclaw on Aug 15, 2011 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Incredible

On friday it looked like he was having the hardest time just getting himself under control to even think about making the catch

"Common Sense, isn't" Solomon Short

by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 15, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Man, I'm going to beat this dead horse until he's the F off of this team, either cut or....heaven help me.....

Traded?……lol…..Mayhew would have to stifle a laugh if he got anything for this stiff.

We draft him as a 3rd receiver-can’t do that.

We figured he would immediately step in as a returner-He brain farted his way out of that spot. Were forced to bring in Logan(not complaining just saying) who I would rather have anyway.

Were forced to draft TY to fill the role DW was supposed to fill 3 years a go.(I’d rather have TY)

Okay, as a rookie they all deserve a pass, as a 2nd year player you better start to show a little, at least with your legs, well shit he can’t even do that due to his head and hands.

Now year 3 he still can’t hang on to the ball? We don’t need that type of stuff any longer on this rising team. The ONLY reason DW makes this team this season is due to contract considerations which would be a crime, and a complete waste of a spot to develop another receiver.

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

by delusional on Aug 16, 2011 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Besides, I have 20 bucks riding on this with Gyorick.

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

by delusional on Aug 16, 2011 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions

On Today's POD How to fix Stone Hands? Anyone

by DieHardFanForever on Aug 15, 2011 5:12 PM EDT reply actions

I think it was the Chiefs a few years ago

that did this drill where the player would be sitting in a port-a-john and they swing the door open and rifle a pass to them. Sounds funny, but from what I remember it helped

LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! GO STEFAN LOGAN!

by BBlades on Aug 15, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Here is a link to the article about it actually

Porty Potty helps curb Droppsies…insert joke

LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! GO STEFAN LOGAN!

by BBlades on Aug 15, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Jack off an Elephant?

Like that WR in the Keano Reeves movie “the replacements”

by Maxha on Aug 15, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Clifford Franklin! Love that movie.

by jayoung34 on Aug 15, 2011 6:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

THUNDASKA!

LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! GO STEFAN LOGAN!

by BBlades on Aug 15, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

THUNDASKA!

by Liontotheextreme on Aug 15, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Bummer about D Will

I am rooting for him to turn it around and step up. So far he’s one of Mayhew’s only bad picks.

by WestsideLionsFan on Aug 15, 2011 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

Williams is a turd...

He’s making Bryant Johnson look like Rice. Cut this guy please! Between Davis and Ballard I think we can handle him dropping passes somewhere else.

by CR on Aug 15, 2011 5:18 PM EDT reply actions

Williams is crap.

He had his chances. Give a younger, sharper player his slot.

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

by Skylar on Aug 15, 2011 5:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Er... which Williams?

by Mavyrk on Aug 15, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

The one thats in the frickin header

by CR on Aug 15, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

There’s two in the header? That’s why I asked.

by Mavyrk on Aug 15, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

BAZINGA!

LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! GO STEFAN LOGAN!

by BBlades on Aug 15, 2011 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Well lets hope Corey isnt catching passes

for christ sakes. Jesus people

by CR on Aug 15, 2011 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

let's hope he is!!

That Favre int was sweet :)

Individuals should protect themselves. Governments can't protect individuals from themselves, it's just impossible, otherwise they become a tyranical state. -Ron Paul

by Ee Oulo on Aug 15, 2011 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I would love to see

an NFL CB attempt bump-and-run coverage against C-Will. Hilarity would definitely ensue.

by motown313 on Aug 15, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Derrick Williams, to be sure. Come on now.

I think we all know Corey Williams has done a fantastic job.

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

by Skylar on Aug 15, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I was just sayin man.

He is the older of the two, with the “younger” crack I couldn’t tell if you were making a sarcastic joke or talking about Wheelz.

by Mavyrk on Aug 15, 2011 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

True, I gotcha.

I never wanna dump on a Detroit Lion, but I just feel like the team’s passing him by. If you can’t catch in practice, what’s the percentage that you’ll be catching come game time?

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

by Skylar on Aug 15, 2011 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Droptimus Prime II

"Common Sense, isn't" Solomon Short

by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 15, 2011 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Bwhahahah!

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by Eddie Apoc on Aug 15, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

The scariest part

is that D-Will getting cut makes it more likely that Rashied Davis (aka ‘Dropopotamus’ to Bears fans) gets the 4th WR spot.

by drgarnett on Aug 15, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh man

you just brought my funny crashing back to reality ;)

"Common Sense, isn't" Solomon Short

by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 15, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

hahah

is that what they called him there? Too funny if he’s the guy to replace Droptimus Prime Jr

Individuals should protect themselves. Governments can't protect individuals from themselves, it's just impossible, otherwise they become a tyranical state. -Ron Paul

by Ee Oulo on Aug 15, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

yup

Irony is ironic and all that.

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by joshsun on Aug 15, 2011 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Hilarious

by Home in Cleveland, Heart in Detroit on Aug 16, 2011 11:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Wouldn't get too worked up yet..

I think a lot of the injuries, like a few other people said, are just your typical daily bumps and bruises that are common in football, but being that it is pre-season there’s no real good reason to make yourself play through them just yet. Like another comment said in one of the other posts, I’d be willing to bet that if this were regular season a lot of these guys would just push through them. Obviously a break / fracture / tear is one thing, but bruises and pulls and some sprains are just GOING to happen. Its like canoeing, its not a matter of IF you’re going to get wet, but WHEN you’re going to get wet. -- Any news on whether they are going to air Friday’s game at 7:30? checked Fox 17 (Kalamazoo, MI) and it looks like they are showing it on tape delay again at 11:00 pm Friday, just wasn’t sure if anyone else knew of a station showing it earlier?

by silver_rush on Aug 15, 2011 6:13 PM EDT reply actions

Fox 47 (Lansing) was advertising it to be show live fri. 7:30

not sure if that is still on or not

by jalf on Aug 15, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Here's my post from 5 things from the bengals game... # 5 was right on target : )

I’m game 1) Lions win
2) Stafford throws a TD to CJ
3) Harrison will get alot of carries
4) Stanton will look great
5) D-Williams will still be horrible

by msivits on Aug 15, 2011 6:13 PM EDT reply actions

Along with 1, 2, and 4

Brown did pretty great but he always does in preseason

by Liontotheextreme on Aug 15, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

A Brown looked great in the passing game

Not so much in the running game. 1 run for 17 yards, 3 runs for 4 yds. We already have a RB who is pretty good at catching outlets.

by drgarnett on Aug 15, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

So...

if my math is correct, that works out to 7.25 ypc. How is that not good again?

by motown313 on Aug 15, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

hate to be "that guy"

…but it is 5.25 ypc (4 carries/21 yds), which is still pretty good.

by mc keeper on Aug 15, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah

I thought the dude meant 3 runs at 4 yards a piece, not 3 runs for 4 yards total.

by motown313 on Aug 15, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes mckeeper

but do you really expect Brown to break a 15-20 yd run every 4 carries? Not realistic.

by drgarnett on Aug 15, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Schwartz

needs to start making everyone do yoga. They should all be like pretzels by the first game.

Did you guys see the size of that chicken?

by studmo on Aug 15, 2011 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

I like this idea.

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

by Skylar on Aug 15, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

Then again I read a quote, I can’t recall from whom, at the start of camp. It was from someone on another team who had gotten hurt early. He said something to the effect “here I did a lot of yoga in the off season to be ready and here I get hurt fast, i guess that lady took her money and ran” lol

Individuals should protect themselves. Governments can't protect individuals from themselves, it's just impossible, otherwise they become a tyranical state. -Ron Paul

by Ee Oulo on Aug 15, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Some teams bring in dance instructors

They really know how to do stretches.

by drgarnett on Aug 15, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I was on a hockey team that had a similar situation

She was this hot girl in a leotard, and that girl freakin’ KILLED me!
Leg lifts, wall sits, stretches…
I was always like “can’t we just go do wind sprints?”
I seriously would’ve rather went outside and ran indian sprints or suicides for 2 hours than go do that stuff with her!
(she WAS hot, though.)

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by UndaDawg on Aug 16, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

DW needs to get it together....

Ballard is more than likely hitting the PS for now. You still got Toone Stovall and my favorite Hughes trying to make this club, i havent really heard much about Toone anybody got something on him.

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by SmittyJ on Aug 15, 2011 8:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Only thing I've heard about Toone

is that he showed up in better shape this year then he did last year. Doubt it will help him make the roster, but we’ve got three preseason games left, so who knows.

by motown313 on Aug 15, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Thats true but the third game pretty much will be hog d by the first unit.

hope to see something from the guy but my dark horse is Hughes…

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by SmittyJ on Aug 15, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

The only thing I have heard on toone

is the break away he had in the last scrimmage (aka exehibition (aka preseason)) game.

He had his guy beat, Stanton rocketed the ball past him. A little more touch on the throw and it was a TD. The kid has some skill. The real question, is he going to get a chance to show any of it?

by joshsun on Aug 15, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah wouldve been nice too see what Hill or Staf could of done with it.

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by SmittyJ on Aug 15, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

That was a stanton bad for sure, like you said toone had his man by a mile and to my surprise stanton overthrew him by another mile.Really showed off the arm stanton has though ;) Nate hughes looked really good though in warm ups and game time

by Michael21 on Aug 16, 2011 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions