Shaun Hill Reiterates Desire To Return To Lions

by Sean Yuille on Jan 14, 2012 12:04 AM EST in Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions have zero question marks surrounding who is the starting quarterback going into the offseason, but there is still some uncertainty at the position. Behind Matthew Stafford, it's unclear who will even be on the roster next season with both Shaun Hill and Drew Stanton set to become free agents. The Lions have had the luxury of having two solid backups the last couple years, but it's unknown if either or both will return in 2012.

One thing we do have a pretty good idea about right now is what Hill will do if he is offered a deal. Chances are he will re-sign with the team. He has said before that he hopes to stay in Detroit, and he made that clear again earlier in the week.

"There is a lot can happen," Hill said. "I would certainly like to be back here. My two years here, I’ve really enjoyed coming to work and the people I work with. This organization has been great and this locker room has been tremendous.

"I would like to be back and obviously I hope they want me back. It’s going to be hard to find a better fit for me than this one."

Hill did say that he would "look heavily" into a starting job if the right situation presented itself, but he basically said he would rather be a backup for the Lions than a starter in a situation where he is unhappy.

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bring him back

I say bring back shaun,he’s a great back up….maybe the best in the NFL! He carried us when stafford went down,he’s more than capable,and he won’t break the bank. Stanton wasn’t even active any games this year,so having a 3rd qb was irrelevant to the lions,so I’m sure a 3rd stringer can be gotton for almost nothing…..but if drew wants to return at a discounted price then by all means re-sign him,but shaun hill is a must.

by hostage42 on Jan 14, 2012 11:21 AM EST via mobile reply actions

I couldn't agree more

He doesn’t have much of a deep ball, but with his ingenuity and years in the system anyone other than Hill would be a step back. That said, if he does get the perfect starting gig it would then become critical to re-sign Stanton.

by Lionsickness on Jan 14, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

I think we have the best depth at QB in the league

And I for one sure want Noodles back. He’s just exactly who we need behind Matt

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by YpsilantiJeff on Jan 14, 2012 12:31 PM EST reply actions

I would not mind Hill being back

but not at the 2 million he made last year.

Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith 1945 - 2011 R.I.P.

by JCruize on Jan 14, 2012 12:59 PM EST reply actions

I like Shaun Hill because he's a gamer.

Especially after he stood up to Jared Allen last year. He’s the ideal backup – competent if not particularly flashy.

That said, I don’t think we can keep both Shaun and Stanton. My choice would be to keep Shaun and let Stanton go. Draft a younger QB to be the 3rd stringer.

No slogans. Just win!!!

by drgarnett on Jan 14, 2012 3:13 PM EST reply actions