Detroit Lions Announce 2011 Captains

by Sean Yuille on Sep 9, 2011 1:36 PM EDT in Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions have named their captains for the 2011 season. Just like last year, there are two on offense, one on defense and one on special teams:

Offense: QB Matthew Stafford and C Dominic Raiola

Defense: DE Kyle Vanden Bosch

Special teams: K Jason Hanson

The Lions also will have an extra captain that changes from week to week.

There will also be a weekly captain selected by #Lions coaches. This week it is Maurice Stovall.less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® Favorite Retweet ReplyDetroit Lions
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Interestingly enough, Stovall is going up against his former team this weekend. He helped the coaches prepare their game plan by sharing information about his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so I bet that had a lot to do with his selection as this week's fifth captain.

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stovall getting the nod

Love it. I really hope he has some big plays this weekend and jams the ball down on the bucs fans who were trashing him. He may not be fast but he has great hands. I’ll take that 9 times out of 10.

by chaunce on Sep 9, 2011 1:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Great to See a #80 Who Can Catch

…well I guess BJ did have that one TD against the ’Skins. Seems too long ago. I like Stovall also.

by LionFanInChiefsLand on Sep 9, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

haven't seen that since Brett Perriman

But, his play impressed me during the pre-season, got the twin towers & wide out 4 the Lions

by LTownDown on Sep 9, 2011 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I LOVE the idea of weekly captain!

Great motivational tool.

All men are created equal. Its just that some men are more equal than others....

by CapitolLions on Sep 9, 2011 2:05 PM EDT reply actions

yea gives some praise on

the player that really shined in pratice/game that previous week. I like it cant wait for this weekend

by bnumerich on Sep 9, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, sounds like a good idea

by Hyperion Ecta on Sep 10, 2011 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Having a former Bucs player spilling the beans

Is just awesome. I’m glad we got that Stovall, he seems like a poor man’s Calvin Johnson without the speed but with same quality hands. Good pickup by Mayhew.

From 0-16 to the Superbowl baby!

by DLions4Eva on Sep 9, 2011 2:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

he is pretty fast once he has the ball

I think maybe calvin/burlison is teaching him the ways of the force to be a mirrored CJ, which would scare defenses.

by jay_8118 on Sep 9, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

"Mirrored CJ"

If Calvin had a grave he’d lay down and turn.

by fiendishdr.wu on Sep 9, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I secretly hope that Stoval ends up with 100 yards and 2 TD's

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Sep 9, 2011 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

Secretly?

Fuck, that would rule. I had little expectations for the kid. If he comes in here and backdoors the Bucs for anything close to 100 yds 2 tds, I’ll go be hollerin hell yeah.

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 Sep 9, 2011 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Think its a great idea for motivating players

Another winning move by the Schwartz

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by MuleRules on Sep 9, 2011 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

Oh how did Mighty Mouse make Captain?

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Sep 9, 2011 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

staffy is always in his undercarrage????

by jay_8118 on Sep 9, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

That whole

Him being a veteran of a decade and a team leader thing we talk about when we discuss whether he should be dealt with? Yeah, it’s that.

by Mavyrk on Sep 9, 2011 4:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

They love the guy

"Common Sense, isn't" Solomon Short

by YpsilantiJeff on Sep 9, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Well counting his Mother and Father

I guess that makes like 10ish.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Sep 9, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess Stovall giving up info on his former team

is a part of that business aspect of football that I’m not a fan of. What happened between his teammates and him when he was in Tampa should be exactly that, between his old teammates and him. Everything the Lions need to know about the other team to win is on tape.

NO HOMO!!!!!!!

by FMFDOC8404 on Sep 9, 2011 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

There is nothing unusual about this.

Every NFL team knows that when they let a player loose they will often give up info on the teams offense or defense. It is just part of the game. Every player is going to do everything they can to help their current team win.

I never met him, but he was family to me... R.I.P. Tom Kowalski We will all miss you.

by TuffLynx on Sep 10, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Stovall...

Love to see him stepping up on O and ST… I cant wait to see how he looks with the starters. IMO i think he will contribute alot this year and he is an upgrade over DW and BJ.

" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32

by SmittyJ on Sep 9, 2011 4:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Put together!

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Sep 9, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree with "Put Together" lol

and also think Stovall is a nice surprise, he looked very good in the preseason. Like happens sometimes with players he looks rejuvenated and ready to make his mark. Think he’s going to be a great addition to the team and only help out Calvin and Nate by being a legitimate target. After not having a 3rd wide any team had to worry about on the team I think it will really change the way our offense moves. Great idea with the weekly captains too!

by JayBDet on Sep 9, 2011 6:35 PM EDT reply actions

It is a nice advantage to have a guy on your scout team that knows the offense of the team you are playing.

According to Linehan, Stovall played on the scout team this week and that would ahve allowed him to help the Lions closely mimic the plays the Bucs use. They would have a hard time simulating Josh Freeman though.

I never met him, but he was family to me... R.I.P. Tom Kowalski We will all miss you.

by TuffLynx on Sep 10, 2011 12:14 AM EDT reply actions