Posts Tagged ‘drew stanton’

Detroit Lions Preseason Week 1 Stock Report

In a typical NFL season, the preseason is met with the same enthusiasm as commercials with most fans.  It’s necessary to sit through until the good stuff comes back on.  However, to the more observant and hardcore fans the preseason is the only opportunity to see the roster take shape before the regular season starts. That [...]

Lions and Stanton Agree on One Year Deal

Drew Stanton will reprise his role as the third quarterback for the Detroit Lions in 2011.  Stanton agreed to terms on a one year deal today.  Stanton will have the opportunity to prove himself as the primary backup this season as Shaun Hill’s contract is up after this year as well.

2010 Season Breakdown: Quarterbacks

  The 2010 season will hold a spot in the memories of Lions fans for Suh’s amazing rookie year, the four game win streak that may have been the turning point but most of all it could be viewed as the season that could have been.  The Lions closed out the season on that four [...]

Lions Crash Bucs’ Playoff Hopes with Streak Snapping Road Win

The Lions have had to overcome a lot this season, the loss of their quarterback, the loss of their second quarterback, the twin turf toes of Jahvid Best and a slew of bad calls.  They have spent all season getting close but no cigar, but the last two weeks the Lions have overcome it all to deal [...]

Lions vs. Bucs Preview

The Lions have spent all season losing pretty and last week they finally won ugly.  It’s amazing how little credit the Lions got for absolutely dominating the Packers on the trenches.  I know the Lions would get more respect if Aaron Rodgers didn’t get hurt, but Aaron Rodgers didn’t surrender 190 rushing yards.  Bottom line, [...]

The Lions Finally Hang On

It was dominating and ugly at the same time, the list of breakdowns and mistakes is long, but after a season full of losing pretty the Lions win ugly.  The Lions’ defense played out of their minds shutting down one of the best offenses in the league.  Yes, the Packers didn’t have Aaron Rodgers in [...]

Lions vs. Packers Preview

The Lions will be playing in front of a full house on Sunday when they host the Green Bay Packers.  The Lions have sold out six of their seven home games this year, although this sellout may come at the hands of a large contingent of travelling Packer fans. The Lions came up just short of [...]

Stanton will Get His Second Start Sunday vs Packers

After a decent showing despite the loss last week, the Lions will stick with Drew Stanton at QB this week when the team takes on the Packers. Coach Jim Schwartz confirmed today that Stanton, who was 16-for-24 for 178 yards with a TD throwing and another running, will be under center for the second straight [...]