Archive for August, 2010

Why Can’t an Improved D-Line Improve the Whole Defense?

As expected, there is a lot of buzz surrounding the Lions revamped defensive line after two strong performances in the preseason.  The line has generated pressure against the pass and gotten penetration against the run.  On the flip side, it was against two of the worst offensive lines in the league, but they were still [...]

Jansen Says He Expects 18 Game Season Sooner or Later

Lions offensive tackle Jon Jansen, the team’s player rep, expects an 18-game regular season schedule to happen at some point in the near future, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. “I think we’re looking at something that, whether it happens next year, two years, five years, it’s going to happen sooner or later, [...]

Lions Release WR Contreverious Parks And Claim OT Cliff Louis Off Waivers

Dave Birkett just put on Twitter the following about some roster moves for the Lions: The Detroit Lions released WR Contreverious Parks and claimed OT Cliff Louis off waivers from the New York Giants. Parks was undrafted out of Stephen F. Austin. Louis has been in training camps with the Browns and Giants the past [...]

Broncos Cut Starting LB Akin Ayodele, Lions Interested?

The Denver Broncos have surprisingly cut starting inside linebacker Akin Ayodele this morning.  Ayodele reportedly told the Denver FOX affiliate that he was not given a reason for the move. Ayodele has played in a 3-4 defense and a 4-3 defense in his eight year career and could provide the Lions with solid depth.  The [...]

Schwartz Says Delmas Close to Seeing Game Action

CBS Sports says Louis Delmas should be able to see game action soon: Lions FS Louis Delmas was held out of action on Saturday against the Broncos but coach Jim Schwartz said Sunday that the time is approaching for him to play in a game, reports MLive.com. “He needs to play soon but, we’re balancing [...]

When it Comes to Favre, Don’t Believe a Word

As all forms of media are more than amply covering, Brett Favre has “decided” to report to the Vikings and play in 2010.  As a non-Packer fan living in Wisconsin for my whole life, I have had an up close and personal view of Brett Favre without the Packer fan bias.  I will share with [...]

Stafford’s Mechanics Much Improved

I was very interested in getting a look at Matthew Stafford’s technique after last season’s series of articles breaking him down.  I was worried about how consistent his accuracy would be with several major flaws in his technique, and most of my concerns were well founded.  Stafford struggled with his accuracy, especially in obvious passing [...]

Lions Claim Safety David Roach Off Waivers From St.Louis

The Lions have claimed safety David Roach off waivers from the Rams, reports Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Signed by the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of TCU in 2008, Roach spent much of his rookie season on the Saints and Rams practice squads. Roach appeared in 15 games for the [...]