Bobby Carpenter Agrees To Deal With Detroit Lions
by Sean Yuille on Aug 3, 2011 12:42 PM EDT
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PrintThe vacancy on the roster and at linebacker created by the move to release Zack Follett looks like it will be filled by Bobby Carpenter. Just as rumors suggested, Carpenter has agreed to a deal with the Lions and is planning to re-sign today, according to Dave Birkett. Lions team president Tom Lewand says the move is pending a physical.
After the Lions upgraded their group of linebackers with Justin Durant and Stephen Tulloch, it looked like Carpenter could end up signing with another team. His chances of starting with the Lions greatly dropped with the moves made last week, so there was no guarantee he would return to Detroit with playing time potentially being limited.
Now that Carpenter is set to re-sign with the Lions, the linebacker position has some solid depth. Carpenter made two starts last season and played very well for the Lions down the stretch. Before the Lions added Tulloch I was thinking Carpenter would be in the mix to start, but now he will be returning as a backup and someone who is ready to start if injuries happen.
With DeAndre Levy, Durant, Tulloch, Ashlee Palmer, Doug Hogue, Isaiah Ekejiuba and Carpenter likely making up the linebacking corps, this position has gone from a weakness to a strength very quickly.
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Welcome back Bobby.
Hurry up Cliff.
It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.
"Only a real man quotes himself in the 3rd person" - Nate D. circa 2011
"Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy." - Charlie McCarthy
Welcome Back Bobby "Bouche" Carpenter...
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
by SmittyJ on Aug 3, 2011 12:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
sweet!!
Like the bouche reference there smitty.. He played well in coverage down the stretch last year.. I remember him knocking down that pass against tampa covering winslow .. Grat to have him back
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I remember him knocking down that pass against tampa covering winslow
Captain Insano shows no mercy
It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.
"Only a real man quotes himself in the 3rd person" - Nate D. circa 2011
"Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy." - Charlie McCarthy
Thx just something i started after the season and it took off here at good ole PoD...
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
I feel like the shy guy who finally gets a hot chick to like him
but is just to afraid to admit she likes him because all the other times it was just a game being ran . And what I mean by that analogy so many times as a Lions I’ve seen things look as if they are falling into place. So many times I’ve felt like we were right there. So many times I believe this was our time and time and time again since my birth back in 1990 and the Lions have always ran a game on me. Dam it I’m just to afraid to admit we might have a shot at the playoffs! The lions have destroyed my fan self esteem to the point I’m afraid to feel good about my team without seeing some result!
Feeling good after a win is easy.
Feeling good before you win, that takes faith. Stock up now my friend, this shit is going to happen soon.
Does this look like a guy that plays games?
Vanden Bosch don’t play, he quit school ’cause of recess.
It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.
"Only a real man quotes himself in the 3rd person" - Nate D. circa 2011
"Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy." - Charlie McCarthy
by Leonuro on Aug 3, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
love the pic
That pic is so awesome and the answer is no it never looks like he’s playing around he’s a beast 24-7
Let the Schwartz be with you!
by IBleedHonoluluBlue209 on Aug 3, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
faith in the Lions!
is what got my hurt before by bump it i’m all in this season! (AGAIN)!
by Gino Peterson on Aug 3, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like he is ready to drop a stunner on someone.
KVB 3:19 says I just sacked your ass! What?
How many lumps you want Doc?
gotta have the pride
I’ve been watching this team since the 70’s.. Went 0-16 still wore mt jersey proudly
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
amen to that brother
During that dreadful season i wore my jerseys still with pride. I can understand your lowered tram self esteem gino its been so tough with our lions losing so much but the die hard fan in us must still believe and support our lions with enthusiasm
Let the Schwartz be with you!
by IBleedHonoluluBlue209 on Aug 3, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It's quite possible.
LBs are a great combo of size and speed on special teams. Ex: Isiah EjukubugfSgfah is a great ST player but average at best on defense. It wouldn’t suprise me if all 7 make the team.
"We're looking to improve this team every day, every week, every month until we get to our ultimate goal which is to win a championship."
-Martin Mayhew Detroit Lions GM, Master of the Universe
"Fairies don’t win championships. Bad Ass Mofo’s Do!"- Kevinz418
by Home in Cleveland, Heart in Detroit on Aug 3, 2011 1:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Agreed..
Hogue will not last on the practice squad.
Malek
by Matthew Malek on Aug 3, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I doubt he will either..
I just cant see them keeping 7. They will have Isiah and Wendling on the roster for SP purposes but numbers will get tight, esp with how the WR’s have been camping so far
by CR on Aug 3, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Last year we started the season with 7 LBs
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Can somebody tell me if Landon Johnson was re-signed?
I thought you just forgot to mention him, Sean, but after some Googling I realized that I can’t find anything that says he’s actually on the team. The Lions website has him listed as a UFA, but seeing as Houston is also listed as a UFA it would seem outdated.
He has not been re-signed
I’m not sure if he even intends to play this year. After his concussions last year he made some vaguely retire-y type statements.
thats ok
I will be watching houge intensely during pre season heard he’s looking good in practice
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hate to see follet go
But that’s 1 more spot on the roster for some of this talent lord mayhew has collected in his herem!
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Not gonna lie. I like Bobby better than Follet.
I think as far as overall performance, BC was a better linebacker than Follet. Follet performed very well in the trenches on goal line situations but looked lost many times in normal 4-3 situations. I’m actually glad to have Bobby back. He’s a better LB than Zack imo.
"We're looking to improve this team every day, every week, every month until we get to our ultimate goal which is to win a championship."
-Martin Mayhew Detroit Lions GM, Master of the Universe
"Fairies don’t win championships. Bad Ass Mofo’s Do!"- Kevinz418
by Home in Cleveland, Heart in Detroit on Aug 3, 2011 1:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yeah
Zack’s a favorite, but doesn’t fit our scheme very well. Bobby seemed to be growing into the role well and I feel much better about injuries at the position because of him.
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i agree cleveland
Another square peg on carp.. Quality backup
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
but gonna miss the punishment that follet handed out
That was fun to watch
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That Amendola hit was a thing of beauty
Build a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
johnson crushed him
Very surprised that little bastard got up
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The thing about that hit...
It was a perfect heads up clean tackle. It was just full speed vicious and beautiful. Put that in your pipe and smoke it James Harrison.
LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! GO STEFAN LOGAN!
any word on fairely yet?
Want to see him in pre season if he is all that. Being a 1 hit wonder and all
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Fairley Injury - looks like we have lost him for while
Aug. 03, 2011 11:57 a.m. – by John Kreger – DT Fairley’s ankle injury worse than thought
DT Nick Fairley has traveled to Charlotte, NC to have further tests on his ankle. The Lions were concerned after observing Fairley on Tuesday. Although no official explanation of Fairley’s injuries was given, it’s clearly more serious than originally believed. Lions RapidReports
Malek
not good
Thanks malek.. Your ok in my book.. Just don’t let it go to your head lol
by loubegga85 on Aug 3, 2011 1:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sweet.
Unfortunately with so many updates people don’t read all comments. Are you competing with me Delusional. Hmmmmm
Malek
by Matthew Malek on Aug 3, 2011 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
This report is mostly based off of assumptions
Until he goes on the PUP or we are given a timeline, we won’t really know.
Purely speculation until they release more information
He could be back next week, or it could be more serious. Nobody here knows.
by WestsideLionsFan on Aug 3, 2011 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
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