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Archive for August, 2007

Drummond’s Days in Detroit Coming to an End?

One player that appears to be headed for the chopping block in Detroit is solid kick returner Eddie Drummond.  The Detroit News’ Rob Parker recently wrote that Drummond, who has caught just one pass the last two preseason games, is not clear on his role on the team as the regular season approaches.  “I’m a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 18 2007

Martz Expects Jones To Return Early

Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz expects running back Kevin Jones to be ready to play in the team’s September 9th regular season opener.  Martz said Jones is making good progress and is anxious to have him back on the sidelines.  Jones injured his left foot in December and has been on the physically unable to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

Lions Back on the Practice Field

Detroit Lions players have returned to practice for the first time since Thursday’s preseason win over Cincinnati.  The team went through a workout in pads yesterday.  Detroit plays at Cleveland on Saturday in the second preseason game.  Head coach Rod Marinelli said he was not satisfied with how his team ran the ball against the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 13 2007

Lehman Returns To Practice

Lions linebacker Teddy Lehman returned to practice over the weekend.  Lehman is ahead of schedule on making a comeback after injuring his shoulder and missing the first exhibition game.  Coach Rod Marinelli originally ruled Lehman out of this weekend’s game against the Cleveland Browns but he could play now that he’s back practicing in pads.

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 13 2007

Roy Williams Ranked as 7th Best WR on KFFL.com

7) Roy E. Williams | Detroit Lions | 6-foot-3, 212 Pounds | 4th Year

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REWARDS: Williams blossomed in his third pro season, amassing 82 receptions for 1,310 yards and seven touchdowns in 2006. Williams set career highs in receptions, yards and yards per reception (16.0) [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 11 2007

Lions Top Cincy 27-26 in Preseason Opener

Calvin Johnson caught both of his passes just before halftime, and Detroit made a rousing fourth-quarter comeback long after he exited the game, as the Lions downed Cincinnati, 27-26, in the preseason opener for both clubs at Ford Field. The game was still in doubt until Shayne Graham, who had converted on four earlier field [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2007

Lions Open Preseason Against Cincinnati Bengals

The Lions open the preseason tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field.  Quarterback Jon Kitna will be able to throw to first round draft pick Calvin Johnson for the first time in a game.  Former Michigan cornerback Leon Hall is expected to see action for the Bengals, who drafted him in the first round.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 09 2007

O’Sullivan To Play Most Of Preseason Opener

Lions quarterback J.T. O’Sullivan is scheduled to take the bulk of the snaps in the preseason opener.  Offensive coordinator Mike Martz said the starters will play ten-to-12 snaps in tonight’s game before the reserves take over.  The Lions host the Cincinnati Bengals tonight at Ford Field at 7:30.

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 09 2007

Johnson To Play A Lot In Lions Opener

Lions fans will see a lot of rookie wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the team’s preseason opener.  Offensive coordinator Mike Martz said Johnson will play a lot throughout the preseason.  Martz also said backup quarterbacks J.T. O’Sullivan and Dan Orlovsky will also take a lot of snaps during the preseason.  Detroit opens preseason play Thursday [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 08 2007

Lions Open Practice To Public For Three Days

The Lions will open training camp practices to the general public for three upcoming days.  The workouts on Friday, and next Monday and Tuesday are at the team’s facility in Allen Park.  There is a limit of 500 fans at each session.  The team hits the field at 8:35 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Friday.  There [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 2007