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Archive for August, 2008

Former Buccaneer Nece a Good Fit for the Lions?

Teams will be busy making moves today, and one move that is already being reported is a possible one for former Bucs LB Ryan Nece.  The Tampa Tribune is reporting that Nece, who was released Saturday during cutdowns, may find his way to the Motor City to play for former coordinator Rod Marnelli and the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 31 2008

Lions Roster at 53 After a Day of Cuts

The Lions have made the necessary moves to get their roster at 53.  Gone are the following: CB Kiwaukee Thomas, WR John Standeford, T Jonathan Scott, RB Artose Pinner, WR Kenneth Moore, WR Brandon Middleton, LB Leon Joe, G Corey Husley, S LaMarcus Hicks, QB Drew Henson, TE Clark Harris, DE Rudy Hardie, WR Devle [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 30 2008

Lions Reserves Hold Down the Bills 14-6

No Jon. No Calvin. No Roy. No Kevin. No Problem.
Behind most of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th string players, the Lions dominated for the most part throughout Thursday evening, having accomplished the goal of staying healthy while securing their first undefeated preseason in 18 years.
Dan Orlovsky was 12-21 and threw for a touchdown [...]

Posted by Scot Murdoch on Aug 28 2008

4-0 Preseason Wraps Up with 14-6 Win in Buffalo

The Detroit Lions are looking to put the second half of last season behind them, and they can look at the 08 preseason and feel they are headed in the right direction.  Detroit traveled to Buffalo on Thursday night and used their second and third stringers to top the Bills 14-6 to wrap up the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 28 2008

Lions Gab Looking for Writers for the 08 Season!

The Lions have been red-hot this preseason, and here at LionsGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008.  The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Lions fans that want to be a part.  How much you write and exactly [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 25 2008

Perfect Preseason Continues with 26-6 Win Over Cleveland

While it wasn’t as important for the Lions starters to play a lot against the Browns, what was important was to keep the momentum and confidence going.  With those goals in mind, consider it mission accomplished, as the Lions pounded the rather flat Browns 26-6 at Ford Field to move to 3-0 in the preseason.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 23 2008

Stanton Out A Month With Sprained Thumb

As Matt Loede had previously reported here at Lions Gab, Detroit Lions reserve quarterback Drew Stanton had injured his thumb during a team practice on Thursday; according to the Associated Press, Stanton is expected to miss the final two remaining preseason games and the first 2 games of the Lions’ regular season with a sprained [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Aug 22 2008

QB Stanton Bruises Thumb in Practice

Lions backup QB Drew Stanton bruised his right thumb in practice earlier today, but says he should be able to go against the Browns on Saturday at Ford Field. He told the media that his throwing hand hit the back of a teammate’s shoulder pads, and X-rays of the thumb showed it wasn’t a major [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2008

Hanson Considering Playing Against Browns

Lions kicker Jason Hanson wants to play when Detroit hosts Cleveland at Ford Field.  Hanson has been sidelined with a hip flexor injury suffered during the exhibition opener against the Giants.  He said that he wants real game action to prepare for the season opener in Atlanta on September 7th.  The Lions take on the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2008

Lions Begin Preparations For Browns

The Lions returned to practice and are getting ready to face the Browns this weekend.  Fans can expect to see the starters get more playing time, as the third exhibition game is normally when coaches utilize the first team the most during the preseason.  The Lions will host Cleveland Saturday at Ford Field.

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2008