Feb

24

Shaun McDonald Out

Posted by Mack

February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Shaun Mcdonald told CBS today that he would never sign with the Lions again.  Well it isn’t a huge loss in my opinion.  Mcdonald is a slot receiver that has seemed to fade off over the last season.  His routes were not as crisp as the WR we once knew.  I wish him luck… elsewhere.
This [...]

Feb

17

Peterman Get $15 Million

Posted by Mack

February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Lions have signed LG Stephen Peterman to a 5 year, $15 Million dollar contract.
The move shocked many Lions fans as Peterman has spent much of his career with the Lions injured or on the bench.  He was shown glimmers of excellence but not enough to warrant a deal of this length.  If he is [...]

Feb

17

Lions Restructure Culpepper

Posted by Mack

February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Detroit Lions have restructured the contract of Daunte Culpepper.  There has been no terms released yet.
Many Lions fans will take this to mean that the Lions are not going to pick a QB first overall, but I am not one of them.  I do not think this is a sign that Culpepper will be [...]

Feb

10

Thanksgiving Day Game is Safe

Posted by Mack

February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Roger Goddell (The Commish of the NFL) confirmed that the Turkey Day game in Detroit is not going to be changing anytime soon.  He said that it is tradition and will remain as one.
I for one am ecstatic to hear this.  The Thanksgiving game is always my favorite game of the year.  It is the [...]

Feb

10

The Black Won’t Be back

Posted by Mack

February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Black alternate jerseys are officially history.  Lions president Tom Lewand announced yesterday that the jerseys will not make their return.  That is OK with me because the black one I bought is for Kevin Jones.  Much like the jersey, he is no longer is Detroit.

Feb

10

Lions Cut 5 Starters

Posted by Mack

February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Lions started their rebuilding of the on-field team yesterday with a round of cuts which included 5 starters.  There were 6 cuts in all.
Starters Cut:

WR Mike Furrey
G Edwin Mulitallo
TE Dan Campbell
CB Leigh Bodden
Safety Dwight Smith

Jon Dunn was also cut.
Leigh Bodden and Dwight Smith are the most note-worthy because they were both brought to Detroit [...]