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Detroit Lions
Location: Detroit, Mich. | Stadium: Ford Field (64,500) | Chairman/Owner: William Clay Ford | President/CEO: Matt Millen
Coach: Rod Marinelli | League Championships: 4
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Lions report: Strategy and personnel
 

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FRANCHISE PLAYER
None.

TRANSITION PLAYER
None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--S Idrees Bashir could be back because the Lions need depth in the secondary.

--OT Barry Stokes was signed late in the season when the Lions had problems on the offensive line. He was cut earlier, though, and probably won't be back.

--WR Troy Walters was a solid fifth receiver and return man, but he won't be re-signed.

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS

--WR Devale Ellis spent 2007 on the physically unable to perform list with a knee injury.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--CB Leigh Bodden (trade Browns).

--DT Chuck Darby: UFA Seahawks; 3 yrs, terms unknown.

--TE Michael Gaines: UFA Bills; $10M/4 yrs, $3M guaranteed.

--LB Gilbert Gardner: UFA Titans; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--OG Corey Hulsey: FA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--CB Brian Kelly: UFA Buccaneers; 3 yrs, terms unknown.

--S Kalvin Pearson: RFA Buccaneers; $3.5M/3 yrs, $1.1M SB (Buccaneers elected not to match and receive no compensation).

--RB Artose Pinner: FA; terms unknown.

--S Dwight Smith: FA Vikings; $5M/2 yrs, $350,000 SB/$300,000 reporting bonus; 2008 cap: $1.825M.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--RB Tatum Bell: UFA; $1.6M/1 yr, SB unknown.

--DB Greg Blue: ERFA; terms unknown.

--RB Aveion Cason: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--CB Travis Fisher: UFA; $9M/3 yrs, SB unknown.

--OT George Foster: UFA; $1.1M/1 yr, SB unknown.

--DB LaMarcus Hicks: Not tendered as ERFA; terms unknown.

--TE Sean McHugh: ERFA; terms unknown.

--DL Langston Moore: RFA; $927,000/1 yr.

--DE Corey Smith: UFA; terms unknown.

--CB Keith Smith: Potential UFA; $5M/2 yrs, SB unknown.

--QB Dan Orlovsky: RFA; tendered at $927,000; terms unknown.

--TE John Owens: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--G Stephen Peterman: RFA; tendered at $927,000; terms unknown.

--CB Stanley Wilson: RFA; tendered at $927,000; terms unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--LB Boss Bailey: UFA Broncos; $17.5M/5 yrs, $4.35M SB.

--CB Fernando Bryant (released).

--RB T.J. Duckett: UFA Seahawks; $17M/5 yrs, $5M guaranteed.

--DE Kalimba Edwards (released; post-June 1 designation).

--RB Kevin Jones (released/failed physical).

--S Kenoy Kennedy (released).

--LB Teddy Lehman: UFA Buccaneers; terms unknown.

--QB J.T. O'Sullivan: UFA 49ers; $645,000/1 yr, $40,000 SB.

--DT Shaun Rogers (traded Browns).

--C/G Blaine Saipaia (released).

--T/G Damien Woody: UFA Jets; $25.5M/5 yrs, $8.75M guaranteed.

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Detroit Lions Message Board
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 19, 2006

May 10, 2008 7:55 am

No love loss here for the Bears, thats no secret.  But I want to attempt to analyze old Chicago. (calm down bears fans Ill try to be objective... coming from this viewpoint)

  • I once read on the bathroom wall at a tigers game:  the best thing to come out of chicago was the fire of 1871.  ok ...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 9, 2006

May 11, 2008 3:50 pm
Ok Brett Favre retired we all no but im curious on what you guys think who is the best q.b in our NFC North division? The Lions got the vet in Kitna but is he better then the others, Minnesota's Tarvaris Jackson and Booty gets the job, Green Bay's ...(more)
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Jun 25, 2007

May 12, 2008 6:02 pm

The power rankings for espn came out today.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking?season=2008&week=0

They have Lions number 29. I dont know about you but i think they should be higher then 29.

Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 9, 2008

May 15, 2008 12:07 pm
Okay footabll heads; here are the players and the teams they signed to. Highlighed are some of the guys we were high on maybe seeing in a Steelers uniform. But a lot of your questions will get answered as to who went where and this is for eve ...(more)
Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 9, 2006

May 13, 2008 8:45 am

Now that kinda scares me you give KJ a gooood o-line to block for him just watch what he can do yea he's had some injuries but he will come back determined and ready to play since the Lions cut him. watch for him to have a break out year if the Patriots get a steal and grab h ...(more)

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 19, 2006

May 12, 2008 9:35 am
(POLL)

 

Who do you think will run for the most yards in their rookie season?

This was a deep rb draft and may be known for that for yrs to come.  I see a ton of potential,  but then again ~ You know what that rock on top of that hill and a rookie running back have in common?  Potential.   yep thats all they got.

here, Ill get on with that..

Reputation:90
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 14, 2006

May 14, 2008 5:42 pm
Lets face it: 3 things have to happen before the Lions will win just 1 playoff game:

1 Matt Millen needs to be fired or resign.

2 The Ford family needs to sell the Lions to an owner who is more interested in winning than just making money.

The Lions are their hobby and they treat the team like chess pieces rather than ath ...(more)

Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 2, 2007

May 3, 2008 1:14 pm
What's everybodys take on Tatum Bell? Does anyone feel like I do about him? I said he was a mistake when we traded for him and so that has proved right. Tatum Bell was OK with Shanahan running the show but since has completely stunk including his poor, unproductive, and lackluster stint with the ...(more)
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Jan 22, 2007

April 25, 2008 12:52 am
(POLL) In our division who do you guys think is your biggest rival.
Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Apr 23, 2007

May 12, 2008 1:44 pm

Breakout playerCalvin Johnson     The guy is just amazing.  Being in the league for a year, he is ready to do some amazing things.

Disappointing playerJared Allen   ...(more)

Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 2, 2007

May 9, 2008 8:38 pm