Detroit Lions Sign Aaron Francisco, Waive/Injured Randy Phillips
by Sean Yuille on Aug 17, 2011 2:58 PM EDT
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The Detroit Lions have made a change at safety, signing Aaron Francisco and waiving/injured Randy Phillips. The move was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Francisco entered the league as an undrafted free agent from BYU in 2005. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals and appeared in 11 games during his rookie season. He went on to appear in all 16 games in 2006 and 2008 and 10 games in 2007. Over that time he made nine total starts.
After leaving Arizona, Francisco joined the Indianapolis Colts. He played in Indy for the last two seasons and started in 12 games last year. He started in only two and appeared in only 10 in 2009.
Even though Phillips has been dealing with a shoulder injury, it is a bit surprising that he has been waived/injured. He joined the Lions as an undrafted free agent last year and looked very good during the preseason. He ended up appearing in four games for the Lions in 2010 and spent the rest of his time on the practice squad.
Because he was waived/injured, the Lions could place Phillips on injured reserve if he clears waivers. They could also simply release him, which is what they did with cornerback Maurice Leggett and offensive guard Jeff Maddux.
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Welp
I guess we don’t have to hear more about the U mess… Looks to be another solid move to spur competition for that second backup S spot…can’t hurt any
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might I add
If he good on ST, then this move makes a lot of sense. He’s someone you can trust in situational roles and can be plugged it to play quickly if an injury bug bites…This is exactly the kind of depth we have not had in years past. Love this FO!
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I'm not assuming he beats out Coleman or Michael Johnson
just saying, out of those guys – I think we’re pretty much guaranteed to find good depth players…
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I like Phillips alot and thought he had a chance to have a decent career in Detroit.
I have to trust in Jim and Co. on this one and i have to believe if he clears waivers he will be put on IR. Cant be mad at the Lions for waiving him and adding competion in the secondary, nice play.
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
yeah, me too
But this guy (and M.J. and Coleman) have seen plenty of starts and contribute on ST. Phillips has been injury ridden and inconsistent. He still might go on to become a good player, but we already have Delmas and Spievey for years to come – so we’re more laking in vet presence than youth…
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Cant argue that...
with Delmas and Spievey locking up the starting positions who makes it out of Coleman Francisco Johnson and Silva. I have to put my money on Coleman and Francisco, i think Johnson and Silva have an early jump but AF will close the gap.
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
I like Phillips alot and thought he had a chance to have a decent career in Detroit.
I have to trust in Jim and Co. on this one and i have to believe if he clears waivers he will be put on IR. Cant be mad at the Lions for waiving him and adding competion in the secondary, nice play.
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
yeah me too
But this guy (and M.J. and Coleman) have seen plenty of starts and contribute on ST. Phillips has been injury ridden and inconsistent. He still might go on to become a good player, but we already have Delmas and Spievey for years to come – so we’re more laking in vet presence than youth…
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if you can double up
so can I!
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Phillips was one of my pet cats. It went kinda sideways last season.
Phillips was disciplined internally for an off field issue. He never was restored to the organization’s good graces.
The Lions never disclosed the nature of Phillips’ injury. Kind of makes one wonder.
he probably
Asked for a bonus for a good play
by ATL Lion on Aug 17, 2011 4:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just another camp body
I highly doubt he will make an impact on the squad. We have 4 players selected already. Delmas, Spievey, Coleman, and Wendling are all set for use. Wendling has good cap hit if we cut him so I do not see us leaving him behind.
With only 7 safeties on the rooster it is just a camp body for now. If he pans out to be as good as Wendling for ST then I can see him displacing him but outside of that rare chance. I do not see a need for 5 safeties when we need 6 CBs for the regular season.
would agree personally
but I wouldn’t rule it out to have 5 safeties like we did last year…
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I thought the same thing...
uh oh….now I wonder about Jason Fox…:)
by DetroitScott on Aug 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew it was 1 of the over rated Florida schools.
For some reason i thought he protected Friar Tebow.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Yeah that would be the stupidest reason ever to release a player
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by The Profiler on Aug 17, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't see any love for Francisco in the Indi blogs.
He played 470 snaps last year in the Colts Tampa Two defense. He allowed 12 receptions on 17 targets for 207 yards, no TDs, and 2 INTs.
Camp body.
The Lions seem to be indicating some displeasure with Coleman, who’s being outplayed by UDFA Ricardo Silva.
hmm
that seems pretty decent (though I don’t have a good reference point) besides the YPA…
I know you’ve reported Coleman not looking too good, but he looked good in the game. I just see him as a better player than Michael Johnson or Francisco (and certainly than an inconsistent UDFA)
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Let the better man win
If Silva beats him then all the better. I love the idea of maybe us finally finding gems from the UDFA classes. Seriously if Coleman keeps getting roasted then release him and find someone else.
by Usmarine0341 on Aug 18, 2011 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Yea looks like a camp guy....
which is fine, helps the team prepare. I’m thinkin between Delmas, Spievey, Wendling, and Coleman we should be set
Good Things
I am remembering a few years back….As sad as it may sound this guy damn near would had been a starter in Detroit. I do not expect anything out of the guy, I do think he will see some action but still how things have improved in a couple of short years. Schwartz you’re a god send and i think you are really heading in the right direction. The Rock n Roll is back in Detroit.
Darn
I really liked Randy too. ITS ALL ABOUT THE U!!
just pass me the damn ball
by Christopher Moriarty on Aug 17, 2011 5:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I can say with confidence
This was a mistake. I am pretty sure Phillips is the better player of the two.
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I think we will see a lot of auditions — for Coleman's job.
Silva is the frontrunner for the moment.
“Would the next square peg please take your mark?”
The audition continues. . . . . .
Too much depth
I never expected Phillips to make the roster anyway, being the fifth man in a four-man rotation. That said, I thought Mayhew was going to trade him for something, like Gronkowski for Smith. I guess the injury messed that up.
Very surprised by this move.
I thought Phillips would lock up the 4th safety spot this year. The guy has been injury plagued so I could see that being a problem. I trust in Mayhew and co. though so good luck Randy.
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by Home in Cleveland, Heart in Detroit on Aug 17, 2011 11:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
This one surprised me
I really like Phillips..I trust in the Schwartz though
Watching #49 was a blast but now it's time for some #53
by TheForceOfFollett on Aug 19, 2011 12:50 AM EDT reply actions
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