Heaton 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2006 So, the Lions opened up their FA signings today with Corey Bradford: 4 years/ 7 million 2 million SB. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2366745 Why are they even focusing on WR's this early in Free Agency? I guess this means Charles Rogers is good as gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 And we lost R.W. McQuarters - I don't like that, McQuarters is solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) Lions signed Jon Kitna to a 4 year deal. Not sure what to think about this move. Kitna definately an upgrade over Garcia. http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article...ORTS19/60314009 also traded today: Culpepper traded to Miami. Edited March 14, 2006 by timothy1997 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 Also Drummond re-signed yesterday and Edwards re-upped today. With Brees going to NO maybe there's a chance they'll trade down instead of taking D'Brick... Would you be in favor of the Lions trading up to land D'Brick or Mario Williams at No. 2? (Rumor has it that Julian Peterson is in town today, along with Kimo Van Offenhosenhagenvolkswagon.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 Kitna may not be all that bad of move. Carson Palmer loves him to death, and if there is any hope left for Joey maybe Kitna can help him become a good QB. And if Joey doesn't work out, Kitna can start, and then we can focus on drafting a QB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 With R.W. gone we are pretty thin at DB's. Maybe were planning on drafting Huff from U.T.?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 Also Drummond re-signed yesterday and Edwards re-upped today. With Brees going to NO maybe there's a chance they'll trade down instead of taking D'Brick... Would you be in favor of the Lions trading up to land D'Brick or Mario Williams at No. 2? (Rumor has it that Julian Peterson is in town today, along with Kimo Van Offenhosenhagenvolkswagon.) IMO, i think the lions should stay where they are and draft a defensive back. I think huff from texas would be the most valuable to the team. I have always liked Jimmy Williams from VT. If the lions moved up to the #2 slot tho, I would draft D'brick. Offensive line needs more help than the defensive line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 Tentative deal with Kitna And, the Lions resign Eddie Drummond and Kalimba Edwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 As much as I hate to say this as a Michigan fan......I want AJ Hawk in the draft...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnogrodnickfanclub 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 Kitna...interesting. In my mind, Kitna and Harrington are the same level of ability. And Kitna has publicly said he will only go to a team where he can start (or will have the chance to beat out whoevers there). I wonder...if that means Harrington will be let go???? The Bradford signing is interesting too. Bradford is a guy with decent size and great speed. If he had better hands, better route running ability, and the guts to go through the middle...he'd be a star. (Huh...sounds like Rogers and Roy, don't it?) Bradford is just a guy to keep teams honest...he'll run deep routes and beat man coverage with his speed. But he'll drop most of them passes. I think he's around to push our 3 young WR's...and might stick around as a backup. He MIGHT beat out Rogers...that all depends on Rogers, really... RW was solid...losing him sucks a little. Losing Kyle Kosier is not a great loss...but we ain't been picking up any OL's yet...so that's not good. Signing Kalimba's...not bad, not good...he's a spot pass rusher, that's all. Signing Drummond is a good move. I think we lost Andre Goodman too...his loss probably won't be missed though. Interesting, interesting... We need a LB and a couple OL...fo sho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted March 14, 2006 OOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL Please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Oh, I expect the Lions to stay where they are and hope Hawk falls, but I think they'll be perfectly happy with Huff. (IMO, J. Williams is overrated and'll fall into the mid-1st round.) I'd squeal like a little girl if Mario Williams dropped to No. 9, but that ain't happening. Wouldn't be surprised if they opt to draft Cutler, either, but with the hype lately he could be going to Oakland. (Draft Cutler = cut Joey.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Lions have also signed TE Dan Campbell. I like the signing. Blocking specialist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Judging by Tom Kowalski's story this morning it appears that Harrington's Lions career is pretty much over (if it's true): Joey wants out. That would explain why the NFL Network was saying last night that the Lions were still talking to Josh McCown despite signing Kitna earlier in the day... Should make for an interesting next 2 months. Sign another QB to the roster or cut/trade Joey and add a QB (Cutler?) in the draft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Oooooooo, a QB battle between Josh McCown and Jon Kitna. That would be soooooo worth watching. Great. It's Schaub time.....pleeeeeez. I can't blame Joey if he wants out, because here the new regime came in and said "Joey's our guy" and then they sign a guy who made it very clear he won't go somewhere to be the backup. Cutler won't slide to the Lions, he's Mr. Draft Buzz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 If joey is gone, then I would draft a quarterback and let Kitna start while the rookie waits in the wing. I credit Kitna a lot to the success of Carson Palmer. It is critical to a rookie that he learns the nfl quarterback position from an ACTUAL quarterback. Joey didnt have anyone to really show him that. That IMO, is the heart of why Joey has not done well here. No veteran QB leadership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 1,049 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Cutler won't slide to the Lions, he's Mr. Draft Buzz. I wouldn't be too quick to assume that -- I'd wait until after the Pro Days for both Leinart and Young later on. Shoot, a few weeks ago Cutler at No. 9 was considered a reach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 ENOGUH WITH CUTLER!!! Look in the past at QB's who become over night stars right before the draft ( remember Aklie Smith?) Cutler is getting to much hype because Leinart/Young hadn't had their workouts yet. To bad we couldn't get Culpepper (I'm know it was never a option) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 ENOGUH WITH CUTLER!!! Look in the past at QB's who become over night stars right before the draft ( remember Aklie Smith?) Cutler is getting to much hype because Leinart/Young hadn't had their workouts yet. To bad we couldn't get Culpepper (I'm know it was never a option) Difference between Akili Smith and Jay Cutler is that Cutler has had a pretty good career on a lousy football team, while Smith basically had one very good senior season and that was about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted March 15, 2006 Is it possible that the QB curse could be broken this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 ENOGUH WITH CUTLER!!! Look in the past at QB's who become over night stars right before the draft ( remember Aklie Smith?) Cutler is getting to much hype because Leinart/Young hadn't had their workouts yet. To bad we couldn't get Culpepper (I'm know it was never a option) Difference between Akili Smith and Jay Cutler is that Cutler has had a pretty good career on a lousy football team, while Smith basically had one very good senior season and that was about it. That is true, I guess we will see in 3-4 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Latest mock draft on yahoo has lions picking Huff. That cutler won't even be there when the lions pick. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnVO...=yhoo&type=lgns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 Hopefully the Lions can get something of value back for Harrington. If Culpepper went for a 2nd rounder, maybe the Raiders are willing to send us a 4th rounder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 I wouldn't be surprised if it was a higher pick if teams are still highly interested in him. Wasn't it the Kansas City Chiefs that expressed a lot of interest in him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 16, 2006 I wouldn't be surprised if it was a higher pick if teams are still highly interested in him. Wasn't it the Kansas City Chiefs that expressed a lot of interest in him? Don't know. Who they trade him to would depend on what they want most in the draft, though. If they really want a QB, they could "trade up" in essence by trading Harrington to a team above them in the draft order - the Jets, Raiders, Titans, etc. If the Lions are after Cutler, they could decide to trade Harrington to one of those teams for a lower pick than what the Chiefs might offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
