MLive.com reports that even though he likely will have issues, the Lions are still expected to start Gosder Cherilus at tackle to start the season:
Lions offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus is still expected to be the starter when the Lions open the regular season because, right now, he’s their best option. Backup Jon Jansen is more [...]
From: ProFootballTalk.com
Vikings fans likely will be up in arms in response to the news that Lions tackle Gosder Cherilus won’t be fined for his low block on Minnesota defensive end Jared Allen.
Though the move could have seriously injured Allen, it was a clean block. Cherilus was on the ground, and he saw Allen hustling [...]
Rookie tackle Gosder Cherilus is expected to play this weekend in the team’s home opener. Cherilus was drafted by Detroit in the first round and offensive coordinator Jim Colletto said he has earned some playing time. Head coach Rod Marinelli also indicated he will make some changes to the lineup. Cornerback Leigh [...]
The Lions have inked first round draft pick Gosder Cherilus to a five-year deal according to NFL Network’s Adam Schefter as well as the Detroit Free Press. The Free Press says the deal was reached after 9pm last night, and that all that the O-lineman missed was the first team meeting of camp. [...]
The Lions agreed to terms with six of their eight unsigned draft picks on the eve of training camp. The only remaining unsigned players are Detroit’s top two picks, tackle Gosder Cherilus and linebacker Jordon Dizon. Team president Matt Millen said he’s in range with Cherilus and Dizon and doesn’t expect negotiations to take much [...]
No doubt that the Lions need to protect Jon Kitna, or whoever is under center this season, and the Lions addressed that issue on Saturday by taking OT Gosder Cherilus with the 17th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. He is a beast at 6-6, 314 pounds, and has a frame that can help out [...]
