February 21st, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Offensive tackle — The Lions’ offensive line was much maligned in 2007; it yielded the second-most sacks (54) in the league. The acquisition of high-profile tackle George Foster in 2007 didn’t work out. Head coach Rod Marinelli and the offensive staff decided to slide nine-year veteran Damien Woody out to tackle, but he is more [...]
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None of the Lions 13 Free Agents Will Be Re-Signed Before Free Agency
The Lions have 13 players that will hit free agency on Friday of next week, and according to head coach Rod Marinelli, all will be allowed to test the free agent waters. When asked if any would be re-signed before they became free agents, the coach said it was unlikley. “I don’t see it happening,” [...]
Wilson Pays a Visit to the Lions
The Lions on Tuesday got a visit from free-agent middle linebacker and former Bronco Al Wilson. Wilson didn’t play in 2007, but before that was productive, as he was voted to the Pro Bowl four times and had 21.5 sacks and 31 pass breakups between 1999-2006. The 30-year-old was drafted in the first round by [...]
Gash Hired As RB Coach
The Detroit Lions announced on Thursday that Sam Gash has been hired as the team’s running back coach; Gash was the team’s assistant special teams coach in 2007. He will replace Wilbert Montgomery, who departed to become the running backs coach for the Baltimore Ravens. Before coming to the Lions, Gash was the New [...]
