Detroit Lions Claim Nate Hughes, Greg Niland Off Waivers
by Sean Yuille on Aug 3, 2011 9:51 PM EDT
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PrintThe moves the Detroit Lions made earlier today to release Jack Williams and Korey Bosworth suddenly make a lot of sense. According to Tom Kowalski, the Lions followed up the earlier moves by claiming wide receiver Nate Hughes and offensive guard Greg Niland off waivers.
Hughes previously played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He joined the league as an undrafted free agent and appeared in eight games in 2009. He caught five passes for 70 yards and one touchdown. Last year he was waived/injured during training camp and was placed on injured reserve. The Jaguars released him a couple days ago, and he is now headed to Detroit.
Niland is an undrafted free agent out of UMass that originally signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He was let go at some point and is now headed to Detroit as well.
Since the Lions decided to claim Niland, who is an offensive guard, I'm guessing this means Isaac Sowells, who worked out with them today, won't be signed. That's just a guess, though.
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Zack says thank you
Now in true Zack style he has posted a video. Using his faith and attitude very heavily. BUT the start of the video he does thank Detroit and talks about how he connected with the city so well. Looks happy excited and knows what he wants to do with the rest of his life. Nice to see him being so positive I can’t say I would have the same attitude.
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His positive attitude
was part of the reason we all pulled for him. Unfortunately, the way he played didn’t jive with his body.
I wish the guy all the best
but I just cant watch anymore video’s where he goes on crazy god rants.
"Some people watch adult videos on their computer. I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me aroused." - Jim Schwartz
I don't watch them usually
but just wondered what he had to say abut leaving the Lions
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
WooHoo
Offensive gaurd love the sound of that!
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Why am I getting the inkling that.....
Cherilus is going to get the boot?
Injury issues, larger contract, not a cut and dry + RT.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 10:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't
They seem to really like him. Guess it depends on the shape his legs are in but I don’t think he will.
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
He's still having pain in his repaired knee.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 10:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Guess have to wait and see
Pain dosen’t always mean you can’t play. I remember Osi had a surgery like that and effect him an entire season after the surgery. He did come back from it though. Maybe Gos is simialar.
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll see. I heard Schwartz talking about him maybe on Monday.
Something about the tone in his voice struck me as odd. He wasn’t gushing over him or giving him a verbal pat on the back.
Then you have Hillard who played decent last season, a lot of players working at multiple positions, a lot of bodies in camp, over the salary cap, and it got me wondering.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 10:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hmm, in addition to what you said
they dont seem to be overly loyal to guys they didnt pick. At the same time they have to get the unit reps as a unit and swapping people out no matter how attractive on the front side is often counter productive in the long ruin. Its interesting, I certainly see the reasoning behind why you think the cross hairs might be on Gos.
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
I dunno I have been on the opposite side. I Fox continues to do well and can prove himself I dunno if Backus would ever get cut but he might lose his spot. Youth usually pervails in a close decision over players.
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
and?
Once a knee is cut, its usually not the same and requires attention/maintenance….
Not uncommon, especially with the lockout and late camp.
+1 its not a bad sound at all...
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by SmittyJ on Aug 3, 2011 11:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Next week my son and i will be front role... I enjoy as much as the games alot more interaction with the players and alot cheaper lol
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I dont really get the Hughes move
but whatever
just pass me the damn ball
by Christopher Moriarty on Aug 3, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
LMAO, damn dude i came real close to spitting pop all over my new monitor
by Usmarine0341 on Aug 3, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad to help ya out there!
Now just to bad your going to have to clean up that mess there. Most times when Profiler has tissue next to his monitor we all know what’s on the screen, but with you it seems to be soda, sorry Bro POP is what you get in the nose, Soda is what you drink!! wink wink.
How many lumps you want Doc?
If you get pop in your nose you aren't drinking it right...
Oo Ta Goo Ta, Solo?
That depends.
If you’re having trouble staying awake. Snort some Vernors, that shit’ll wake you right up.
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
A true warrior uses a crazy straw
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
and when he was done he had some Bling in his Krunk
Or Crack for his pipe, it was New York after all.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Bling in his Krunk
A proctologist can fix that for you.
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
Niland
Good to see that someone from UMass is actually on a team… I am familiar with him from being at all of the UMass home games, but unfortunately I have a very hard time grading o-lineman. I will say though that UMass plays a pro-style offense and it doesn’t seem like Havens (our QB) was on his ass too much. As both a Lions fan and a UMass fan, I hope Niland has success in Detroit.
Another WR? How about Demario Ballard?
Nate E Burleson
"@Tcash_87: @Nate13Burleson aye nate how demario Ballard looking out there? He practice yet." BIG BOY A LITTLE RAW BUT GOT CRAZY TALENT!!!
Yeah, I saw
that Schwartz commented on his practice. It didn’t exactly sound like a ringing endorsement. Very measured.
Exactly, that's a good way of putting it.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 10:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If Schwatze says he is great....
then we will NEVER get him on the Practice Squad and…….he would get a big head.
Malek
by Matthew Malek on Aug 3, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair
This is Calvin Johnson’s coach.
by Mavyrk on Aug 3, 2011 10:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jared Gaither....
I have been reluctant to think this would be a good move other than on Madden. Money notwithstanding……we need to seriously look at it. Our Oline is beat up and old. Hope at least one young guy comes through. Wish we had one more pick in this last draft for a mid round olineman.
Malek
Gaither is a raider
also has had back problems and questionable work ethic at times. I expect most next year you will see Fox take over for Backus whos contract will be up and isn’t getting any younger. We will probably draft one or two as well. We do need lineman there is no question. As far as a LT in the first round though I think we already have that guy.
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Profiler
there have been a couple of guys that got sent packing back to their former team because they could not pass the physicals. . .Wasn’t Gaithers 1 of them? I can’t remember what team it was but it was a West Coast team that sent 1 guy back. . . it was on the “ticker” on NFL Network just a couple of days ago. . . .Damn I wish i had not smoked so much pot when I was younger! And when I say younger I mean like up to a couple of years ago. Still a fog in there from all those days.
How many lumps you want Doc?
One thing Ive noticed about guys who have played for the Ravens
Once they leave, most dont seem to have anything in the tank. Balto just seems to squeeze them like oranges.
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah no kidding. . .
i can’t think of 1 guy who has left there and been any good. Fantasy wise that is.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Jim Leonard and Bart Scott
Hate them both but they have done well
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
jets safety, smart player, big hitter...got hurt either right before the playoffs or early in them
Jets love him, he was only a Raven one year
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah he is the white saftey lol
Good player big ten guy too. Think he was Ed Reeds backup or something.
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Rex loves the guy..Drug him for BAL with him.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 11:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The guy that got sent back
was Duce Lutui. Traded to Bengals, failed physical, is a Cardinal again.
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
Thanks Leo
I knew it was a west coast team involved It was one of those situations where the kids were screaming and I was trying to do 8 things at the same time when I saw the ticker.
How many lumps you want Doc?
I don't have any kids
but I have screaming kids on my ipod. Its one of my favorites.
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
Gaither was a free agent this year
Not sure who you are talking about
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
1 last thing Profiler
The only post about Gaithers and the Raiders is one that says why he wont be a Raider. Yeah he must have been sent back as damaged goods. I was just checking out a front page article on the Raiders site and they are talking about the O-line and Gaithers isn’t even mentioned.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Yeah I checked the reports he signed were false. They ended up backing out and not signing him
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/42513/clayton-gaither-out-barnes-in-for-raiders
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh cool I didn't just miss his name then.
If you’ve seen my girl you know my eyes are playing tricks on me these days. 6’1" and 130Lbs . . In my eyes. . . in all reality around a buck 80, on a good day.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Raiders didn't sign him
after the physical. Too many red flags with this guys back imo.
Individuals should protect themselves. Governments can't protect individuals from themselves, it's just impossible, otherwise they become a tyranical state. -Ron Paul
THE SOUND OF MADNESS
This will be the name of the best defense in the league this year. And if you’ve been to a game, u know what a song it is. Playoffs
You know it sounds like Avril is going to his offer sheet.
Check his Twitter.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 11:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Damn you delusional. . .
You are so going to make me make a twitter account! What did he say damn it?
How many lumps you want Doc?
Hey, I'm 4 days in...I don't know how to share it mobile....
He said….“I’ll be there tomorrow if anyone really cares”
Exact words.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 11:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
His sqeeze had a baby boy today.
Avril’s a daddy.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 11:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow, not exactly thrilled about it...thats slightly unsettling
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
He was joking
“I’ll be there tomorrow if anyone really cares lol”
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ahh, cool....it would be bad if our starting LDE reported all sad and grumpy
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Last piece clicks into place....
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
awwww YEAH. . .
Even though I give him some major shit on here. . .I am happy to hear he is going to resign. He may not be the best DE out there, but we could do a whole lot worse.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Theres an awful lot to be said for keeping unit cohesiveness
At the least, he knows the scheme exceedingly well and plays adequately. He missed another five sacks by an eyelash last year.
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I want him back bad. He's another one that figured it out last season.
He’s primed for a great year.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 11:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope your right.
And he should have filled out his NFL body coming into this year as well.
How many lumps you want Doc?
OG...
The Offensive Guard..why would you want somebody who got cut from the Cardinals? The Cardinals freaking suck
He wasn't really "cut from the Cardinals."
He was picked up as a UDFA and then cut loose shortly after to make roster room; happens all the time. He probably never even made it to camp, he’s just a victim of the numbers.
Wilsons a beast
Darnell Dockkett too they have a good group talent around it is alot to be desired though
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
No mention of Wilson?
If I were to take anyone from that team it would probably be Adrian Wilson
Hey Cliff
If you really want to know how we die hards feel about you. . . Come visit us like LoJack and get some love big man! And congrats on the child also.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Aren't you head of the Avril hater club
It’s a very small club but I seem to remember you slot lol
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
alot
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Vice chair of the Run Jeff Backus Off committee as well
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Wtf? Davis is one of those flip flopper types?
A bandwagon jumper?….lol
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 11:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I dunno, somethings happened to our ol buddy
Last two weeks he’s been running around with the ugly stick, just beating on people
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
who is overrated?
Backus or Avril? Whaaat?
Avril. . .
I just want Fox to beet out Backus so that we have our future LT already on the roster.
How many lumps you want Doc?
That I am SOOOOO with you
I want the young guy Fox to take over while Jeff is still on the team. he is a FA next year
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
next season, gents, next season
Big Man is going to kick ass and chew bubblegum all year…mark my words
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 3, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I just like to know we have Staffords back side covered long term
Drafting a good tackle isn’t easy Joe Thomas and Jake Long don’t come around every year
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit, you guys are going to get Stafford killed.
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by delusional on Aug 3, 2011 11:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't want that at all, just want to know he is going to be taken care of long term.
9112 posts . . .I think I have a problem.
How many lumps you want Doc?
lol
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah I have a problem haha
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by The Profiler on Aug 4, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
damn you profiler. . .
I’m trying to catch up to you . . . And I can’t do that if you keep replying to me. . .
How many lumps you want Doc?
then shut up and I won't reply LOL
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by The Profiler on Aug 4, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn!!
Quez81
joined Dec 21, 2008 last login Aug 03, 2011 posts 7 comments 1136.
Maybe because I do more reading than posting. I need to catch up.
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but but but
quality over quantity :)
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Agreed
I spend more time laughing than writing anything.
Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport.--Vince Lombardi
the same can be said from this guy.
And the day I become quality, is the day i quit coming on here.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Backus ain't going to be around for ever
and if I recall he already did get him killed once before.
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by The Profiler on Aug 3, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If it wouldn't have been for your profile picture
I had to see that fish larger, and then I see how many times you’ve posted so I had to go check out mine. . .I feel shame.
How many lumps you want Doc?
you guys do realize..
that NFC North Scouts say that Jeff Backus is the best Tackle in the NFC North, right? Soo you would rather put a fresh 4th round draft pick in that position instead of the best tackle in the division? Yeah, that’s a way to win
I have a torn feeling in my shoulder about that statement
1. I’m happy he’s the best in the NFC North, 2. that’s only 4 out of 32 teams.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Yeah, what he said...get em Ryan...they laugh at me
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 4, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
You sir, are on double secret probabtion
And I have written a strongly worded protest to the U of M, fully reporting all your slanderous buckeye scented allegations
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 4, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Fox was projected as a 1st round pick before he got hurt
so don’t use that as an excuse. Backus is a FA next year with a giant cap number and Backus is 33 years old. Best tackle in the NFC north isn’t saying much. Clifton is the only competition. Not hating just stating facts I’d rather have the long term answer in place if he WINS the job.
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by The Profiler on Aug 4, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Whaaat?
How are you gonna call the most underrated Defensive End in football overrated?
I can't help it Ryan
Until we have the next Porchette on our roster, i just wont be happy. Avril is good on the pass rush but not so good against runs straight at him.
How many lumps you want Doc?
he's not just GOOD at the pass rush..
in his first three years, he has had more sacks than Michael Strahan had in his first four…if that means anything to you about how good he is haha
I've never said he wasn't good at Pass rushing
I just think when teams run at him he gets pushed around a little too easy. But the more I think about it, if he would have ever had a good OLB playing behind him maybe his job is to eat up the blockers and allow the LB to clean up the play, too bad Peterson couldn’t do that! And with SUH playing next to him maybe we will see a whole different Avril this season.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Ryan
Being good at pass rushing does not excuse a player from the other responsibilities of his position and run stopping is one of those responsibilities.
He is looking more and more like a situational pass rusher who should be removed on running down.
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All I want to see is Stafford upright for a while.
I don’t need any LT experiments at the moment. Play Fox at LT when Stanton is in.
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by delusional on Aug 4, 2011 12:07 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
and we have a winner...buy that man a beer
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 4, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
But if Fox can do better than Backus
Why wouldn’t you want him ? he’s younger just saying let the guy compete not hand him the job.
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by The Profiler on Aug 4, 2011 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Because Backus is a wolverine?
Or because your afraid to let someone else play LT for a change? If Fox is better than he deserves to play right?
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by The Profiler on Aug 4, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not saying he can't do better.
I just don’t want to see Stafford as the guinea pig if he turns out to be a stiff.
Work him in slowly against 3rd stringers late in a exibition game and go from there.
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by delusional on Aug 4, 2011 12:15 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh no Backus and his U of M ties has zero to do with anything.
Couldn’t care less.
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by delusional on Aug 4, 2011 12:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lol
I know some people around here that would use that as an excuse to not want someone else to play though.
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by The Profiler on Aug 4, 2011 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Thats what preseason and camp is for
Schwartz will put the right guy in. I am sure of that I trust his judgement bottom line is Matt needs the best protection we can give him.
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by The Profiler on Aug 4, 2011 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
The CBA is DONE
Officially done done finished fin OVER
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/04/report-nfl-nflpa-work-out-final-details-of-new-cba/
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