Feelin' Blue: An NCAA/Madden 2010 Dynasty [Madden 10]

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This is the second part of my NCAA/Madden joint dynasty. I will be controlling the Hapless Lions and attempting to fix them much like I am trying to fix Duke.

I haven't touched sliders and such but I'll edit that before I play a game as year one will strictly be simming.

Also I am using the most recent online rosters as I am not too concerned if Vick is playing or not TBH.

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2009 Detroit Lions Depth Chart

QB

1. Matt Stafford (79)
2. Daunte Culpepper (72)
3. Drew Stanton (47)

Stafford is obviously the future here. He will start in the pre-season but Daunte will have a chance if he produces. I'd rather flip him for a pick though.

HB

1. Kevin Smith (80)
2. Maurice Morris (75)
3. Aaron Brown (64)
4. Avion Cason (60)

Smith is going to start but Morris will see some decent time as we plan on running a lot. Brown is going to make the roster but Cason is going to be fighting for a roster spot.

FB

1. Terrellle Smith (79)
2. Jon Bradley (68)

Smith is for sure the starter. At 246 lbs he is a big boy for Smith to run behind. Bradley is probably going to be cut as I cannot justify two FB.

WR

1. Calvin Johnson (92)
2. Bryant Johnson (72)
3. Dennis Northcutt (68)
4. Derrick Williams (68)
5. Keary Colbert (60)
6. Adam Jennings (54)

Megatron is a monster and will be our best player obviously. After that it's not very promising. Williams starts as our #4 WR but might take over for Northcutt with a good preseason.

TE

1. Brandon Pettigrew (80)
2. Casey Fitzsimmons (70)
3. Will Heller (66)
4. Dan Gronkowski (62)

Gronkowski is a rookie on the roster who I like and he will see PT in the preseason to try and make the team. Pettigrew is the future though.

OL

LT: Backus (77), Loper (67), Murtha (65)
LG: Jansen (77), Cook (70), Ramirez (6)
C: Raiola (80), Gandy (68), Jansen (74)
RG: Peterman (78), Fontoi (65), Jansen (77)
RT: Cherlius (75), Jansen (77), Loper (65)

Well, we're okay I guess. That OL will be serviceable at times but it needs some huge upgrades in the draft.

DL

LE: Avril (71), DeVries (71), Alama-Francis (64)
RE: White (82), DeVries (69), Alama-Francis (62)
DT: Jackson (76), Garby (72), Cohen (64), Hill (61), Fluellen (61)

This is the other weakness of the team. Our lines have to get better or else we're never going to come close to a winning record.

LB's

LOLB: Peterson (88), Dizon (61), Levy (56)
MLB: Foote (78), Dizon (63), Levy (58), Bing (48)
ROLB: Sims (87), Levy (56), Dizon (59)

The strength of our team, these guys have to produce if we want to win at least 5 games. After the starters though the depth is terrible and has to be addressed.

CB's

1. Henry (78)
2. Buchanon (76)
3. King (62)
4. Smith (60)
5. Robinson (57)

Again, our starters are okay but the depth is not good. We'll be looking to upgrade throughout the year and obviously in the offseason.

FS

1. Bullocks (73)
2. Hicks (53)
3. King (60)

Another position that needs fixing. Bullocks is serviceable but no depth. Common theme, eh?

SS

1. Delmas (76)
2. Pearson (61)
3. King (55)

Delmas is a savior on D. 76 as a rookie, he has good potential and could turn into a star. If he goes down though, pack it in in the secondary.

K

Hanson (95)

Our best player not Calvin

P

Harris (73)

He is solid.

KR

1. Northcutt (99)
2. Jennings (93)

Hey, we have a return game!

PR

1. Northcutt (99)

He has some use to us.

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Preseason Week 1: Detroit vs Atlanta

Detroit 31 - Atlanta 31

Both of our QB's were amazing, but Stafford was just that much better. He was 8-9 for 72 yards and 2 TD, though Culpepper was 10-16 for 122 yards and 2 TD himself. Still, Stafford needs to really struggle to lose this job.

Calvin Johnson had 2 TD, both from Stafford. Loving that connection already, while Derrick Williams made his first point at becoming our #3 WR with 2 catches for 45 yards and a TD.

On D, DeVries had 2 sacks, White had 1.5 and Peterson had 1. Levy played well with 4 tackles, and ditto for Delmas who had 2 tackles himself in just a quarter of so of play.

A good start to the preseason.

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Preseason Week 2: Detroit @ Cleveland

Cleveland 16 - Detroit 10

Stafford was 7-9 for 57 yards with no TD or INT while Culpepper was 8 for 13 for 68 yards with a TD. Once again, edge Stafford, who did his damage vs the first team.

Calvin had 4 grabs for 31 yards, and Pettigrew had 2 for 18. Nothing else there of note.

Avril and Darby added a sack each while Peterson and Pearson each had INT's. Dizon helped himself with 7 tackles, while Delmas had 5 tackles with 3 assists.

Offense was lacking but the defense looked solid.

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Preseason Week 3: Detroit vs Indianapolis

Detroit 37 - Indy 7

Stafford in a full half struggled but still showed his flashes of brilliance as he was 12-23 for 133 yards with a TD and 2 INT. Culpepper was 8-14 for 177 yards with a TD and 2 INT himself. The job has officially been won by Stafford.

Kevin Smith had 2 rushing TD, though he only had 32 yards on 16 carries which is is sad.

Calvin had 2 more TD, with 6 grabs for 77 yards. Williams may have clnched the #3 gig with 4 catches for 86 yards while Pettigrew was good with 5 for 47.

On D, Cohen, Devries, Darby and Jackson all had a sack, while Hicks, Dizon, Delmas, Buchanon and Peterson each had an INT. Talk about a sick day on D. Dizon also had 6 tackles with 2 assists. He has really manned up this preseason.

It should be noted two of the picks we had were off of Peyton, with the other 3 were off of Sorgi.

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Lions trade Culpepper; Sign Frerotte

With Daunte Culpepper's days numbered, they sent the Veteran QB to the Niners who are in dire need of a QB for a 4th round pick. The deal appeased both sides, and then Detroit added vet QB Gus Frerotte who signed a 2 year deal to be Stafford's mentor and backup QB.

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Preseason Week 4: Detroit @ Buffalo

Buffalo 25 - Detroit 14

Nothing of note to report. Griese and Stanton played, all the other starters were basically out. The guys who needed to shine did to an extent. Just your usual 4th preseason game.

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2009 College Scouting

All of these are top 5 at their positions based on potential prior to my scouting:

QB

1. Tim Tebow (Florida)
2. Colt McCoy (Texas)
3. Daryll Clark (Penn State)
4. Todd Reesing (Kansas)
5. Sam Bradford (Oklahoma

RB

1. Stafon Johnson (USC)
2. Evan Royster (Penn State)
3. CJ Spiller (Clemson)
4. Charles Scott (LSU)
5. James Starks (Buffalo)

FB

1. Matt Clapp (Oklahoma)
2. Richie Brockel (Boise State)
3. Brody Eldridge (Oklahoma)
4. Baron Huber (Alabama)
5. James Aldridge (Notre Dame)

Wide Receiver

1. Riley Cooper (Florida)
2. Richard Goodman (Florida State)
3. Jordan Shipley (Texas)
4. Malcolm Wiliams (Texas)
5. Kerry Meier (Kansas)

TE

1. Jermaine Gersham (Oklahoma)
2. Dennis Pitta (BYU)
3. Anthony McCoy (USC)
4. Ed Dickson (Oregon)
5. Garrett Graham (Wisconsin)

LT

1. Zane Beadles (Utah)
2. Russell Okung (Oklahoma State)
3. Adam Ulatoski (Texas)
4. Mike Tepper (California)
5. Charles Brown (USC)

LG

1. Sergio Render (Va. Tech)
2. Brandon Carter (Texas Tech)
3. Mike Johnson (Alabama)
4. Doug Palmer (East Carolina)
5. Cord Howard (Georgia Tech)

C

1. Chris Hall (Texas)
2. Ryan Blaszczyk (Rutgers)
3. Daverin Geralds (Ole Miss)
4. Josh McNeil (Tennessee)
5. Andrew Lewis (Oklahoma State)

RG

1. Jacques McClendon (Tennessee)
2. Joshua Tauffalele (New Mexico)
3. Kurtis Gregory (Missouri)
4. Lyle Hitt (LSU)
5. Alex Parsons (USC)

RT

1. John Jerry (Ole Miss)
2. Sam Young (Notre Dame)
3. Chris Marinelli (Stanford)
4. Dennis Landlolt (Penn State)
5. Selvish Capers (West Virginia)

LE

1. Corey Worton (Northwestern)
2. Antonio Coleman (Auburn)
3. CJ Wilson (East Carolina)
4. Will Tukuafu (Oregon)
5. Brandon Graham (Michigan)

RE

1. Auston English (Oklahoma)
2. George Selvie (USF)
3. Jermaine Cunningham (Florida)
4. Rahim Alem (LSU)
5. Markus White (Florida State)

DT

1. DeMarcus Granger (Oklahoma)
2. Terrence Cody (Alabama)
3. Charles Alexander (LSU)
4. Jared Odrick (Penn State)
5. Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)
7. Vince Oghobaase (Duke)

LOLB

1. AJ Edds (Iowa)
2. Dekoda Watson (Florida State)
3. Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri)
4. Jaevery McFadden (Wisconsin)
5. Keenan Clayton (Oklahoma)

MLB

1. Ryan Stamper (Florida)
2. Sean Lee (Penn State)
3. Brandon Spikes (Florida)
4. Pat Angerer (Iowa)
5. Jared Norton (Texas)

ROLB

1. Roddrick Muckelroy (Texas)
2. Malcom Smith (USC)
3. Harry Coleman (ROLB)
4. Rico McCoy (Tennessee)
5. Eric Norwood (South Carolina)

CB

1. Prince Miller (Georgia)
2. Walter Thurmond (Oregon)
3. Deon Beasley (Texas)
4. Stephan Virgil (Virginia Tech)
5. Jamar Wall (Texas Tech)

FS

1. Kam Chancellor (Virginia Tech)
2. Taylor Mays (USC)
3. Nate Allen (USF)
4. Kendrick Lewis (Ole Miss)
5. Brendan Smith (Northwestern)

SS

1. Josh Pinkard (USC)
2. Kyle McCarthy (Notre Dame)
3. Brad Phillips (Northwestern)
4. Justin Woodall (Alabama)
5. Larry Asante (Nebraska)

K

1. Brett Swenson (Michigan State)
2. Aaron Pettrey (Ohio State)
3. Jonathan Phillips (Florida)
4. Hunter Lawerence (Texas)
5. Leigh Tiffin (Alabama)

P

1. John Gold (Texas)
2. PJ Fitzgerald (Alabama)
3. Zoltan Mesko (Michigan)
4. Brent Bowden (Virginia Tech)
5. Jeremy Boone (Penn State)

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Week 1 Scouting

We spend all the scouting this week on OL, DL, MLB and FS. We need to really shore up the lines and we need another couple LB's, and obviously we have quite a problem at FS as well.

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Week 1: Detroit Lions (0-0) @ New Orleans Saints (0-0)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Jansen
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherlius

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Foote
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

New Orleans 24 - Detroit 17

The Matthew Stafford era began with him proving he deserved to be the #1 overall pick. Despite being sacked an astounding 8 times, Stafford was 20/37 for 273 yards with 2 TD - 1 INT. He showed great poise in a crumbling pocket and was never rattled, but he couldn't do it himself, and the Lions paid for it.

Rookie Derrick Williams, who took over for Bryant Johnson who tore his petella and is now out for the season, had 5 grabs for 93 yards and a TD, and Calvin Johnson, with two DB's on him every play, still managed 3 grabs for 49 yards and a score.

Rookie Louis Delmas was the Lions defensive player of the game, with 9 tackles and an INT in his first game. Outside of him, and a sacks from Grady Jackson and Jared Devries, the defense didn't do much else of note.

The Lions must now regroup as they face the Vikings in their home opener in week 2.

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Week 1: Post Game Notes

- As stated above, Bryant Johnson is out for the year with a Torn Patella Tendon. We put him on IR, and then cut TE Will Heller as we had 4 on the roster and it was too many. To replace Johnson we sign Ike Hilliard to a 1 year, 1.85 million dollar deal. He will jump in as our #2 opposite Calvin.

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Week 1 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tom Brady (New England) 36 of 39 for 353 yards and 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB D'Qwell Jackson (Cleveland) 12 tackles, 1 sack, 2 FF

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Week 2: Detroit Lions (0-1) vs Minnesota Vikings (0-1)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Jansen
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherlius

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Foote
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Detroit 15 - Minnesota 3

Another game for Matthew Stafford, another impressive day, and this time, his first career NFL win! Stafford was 21/38 for 300 yards with 1 TD - 1 INT to lead Detroit in a spirited defensive effort over the Vikings.

Calvin Johnson caught 7 balls for 87 yards and a 4th quarter TD, while Derrick Williams had another huge night as the #3 WR with 4 catches for 97 yards to give Stafford some big weapons to use en route to his first 300 yard game.

The OL was much improved today as well, allowing the vaunted Vikings DL to just 1 sack, which was from Kevin Williams.

On the defensive end, the Lions were all over Tavaris Jackson, who completed just 11 balls for only 61 yards. Eric King, Louis Delmas and Larry Foote all had picks for the Lions, but the real hero was Cliff Avril who had 5 tackles and 2 sacks. Leonard Cohen and Daniel Bullocks would also chime in with sacks for D.

The Lions were not able to do much with AP between the 20's as he had 133 yards, but inside the red zone the Lions D was great as AP was held up and Jackson couldn't get the ball in through the air.

Quite a huge win for the team.

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Week 2 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Drew Brees (New Orleans) 21/33 for 385 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: CB Rashean Mathis (Jacksonville) 2 INT, FF, TD

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Week 3: Detroit Lions (1-1) vs Washington Redskins (1-1)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Jansen
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherlius

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Foote
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Detroit 34 - Washington 21

Matthew Stafford may as well get his Rookie of the Year trophy tomorrow because he has become a monster. Vs a solid Skins defense Stafford was electric, going 25/38 for 425 yards with 4 TD and no INT's!

While the Skins were able to contain the Lions run game, holding them to just 44 total yards on the ground, Stafford picked apart the Skins in impressive fashion, with Calvin Johnson catching 9 balls for 165 yards and a score. Recently acquired Ike Hilliard had 5 grabs for 45 yards and a score, while Keary Colbert came in because of injuries with 4 grabs for 49 yards and 2 TD. Also of note was Brandon Pettigrew catching 3 balls for 90 yards.

Meanwhile Louis Delmas might be getting a Defensive Rookie of the Year trophy if he keeps this up. He had 3 tackles and a sack, while Grady Jackson also added a sack and Cliff Avril had half of a sack himself.

Just an all around great game for the Lions.

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Week 3 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Matthew Stafford (Detroit) 28/35 for 425 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Patrick Williams (San Francisco) 17 tackles, INT, FF

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Week 3: Post Game Note

- RT Gosder Cherius has dislocated his ankle and will be out for 3 weeks. Because of this Jon Jasen will slide back over to RT and Damian Cook will take over at LG.

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Week 4: Detroit Lions (2-1) @ Chicago Bears (1-2)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Jansen

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Foote
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Chicago 9 - Detroit 6 (OT)

Stafford took a step down today, though it was rainy, sloppy day in Chicago and the Bears D brought it's A game. Stafford was 17/26 for 166 yards and an INT. Just not his best work but it's too be expected from a rookie QB.

Kevin Smith carried 21 times for 60 yards, but the Bears keyed in on the run and was able to keep Smith in check.

As usual, Calvin Johnson was solid with 4 grabs for 73 yards as he looks to have his first Pro Bowl invite at seasons end. Outside of Calvin though no other receiver did much and it came back to bite them.

On D Jordon Dizon had his best game as a pro with 14 tackles, while Delmas had 9 tackles with 4 assists. Meanwhile Devries, Darby and Sims each had sacks, but the Bears were able to do just enough to get into FG range in OT and pull it out.

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Week 4: Post Game Notes

- Part of Stafford and Smiths problems were the fact that Starting LT Jeff Backus tore his bicep and is out 6 weeks, while his backup Daniel Loper dislocated his hip and is now out 9 weeks. We have both starting tackles out and our #1 backup. It'll have to be time to get creative.

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Week 4 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tom Brady (New England) 27/41 for 407 yards, 6 TD

DEFENSE: CB Corey Webster (New York) 3 tackles, INT

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Around the NFL: Quarter Year Report

Standings

NFC North

1. Green Bay: 3-1
2. Chicago: 2-2
3. Detroit: 2-2
4. Minnesota: 1-3

NFC South

1. New Orleans: 4-0
2. Carolina: 2-1
3. Atlanta: 2-1
4. Tampa Bay: 0-4

NFC East

1. Dallas: 4-0
2. New York: 3-1
3. Washington: 2-2
4. Philadelphia: 1-2

NFC West

1. Arizona: 2-1
2. San Francisco: 2-2
3. Seattle: 2-2
4. St. Louis: 1-3

AFC North

1. Pittsburgh: 2-2
2. Baltimore: 2-2
3. Cleveland: 2-2
4. Cincinnati: 1-3

AFC South

1. Tennessee: 4-0
2. Houston: 3-1
3. Indianapolis: 3-1
4. Jacksonville: 1-3

AFC East

1. New England: 2-2
2. New York: 1-3
3. Miami: 1-3
4. Buffalo: 1-3

AFC West

1. San Diego: 3-1
2. Denver: 2-2
3. Kansas City: 1-3
4. Oakland: 0-4

Key Injuries

- WR Brandon Marshall (Denver) out 5 weeks with a Herniated Disk
- LE Darnell Dockett (Arizona) out 8 weeks wth a Herniated Disk
- DT Albert Haynesworth (Washington) out 9 weeks with Partial MCL Tear
- QB Jason Campbell (Washington) out for season with Broken Ankle
- RG Chris Snee (New York) out for season with Severe Concussion

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Week 5: Detroit Lions (2-2) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Jansen

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Foote
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Pittsburgh 31 - Detroit 13

Welcome to the NFL Matthew Stafford. The Steelers held him to 146 yards, sacking him 4 times and picking him off once in the 31-13 route. Kevin Smith had a little more luck, with 15 carries for 53 yards but we were down early and had to throw too much.

Calvin Johnson was solid again with 5 grabs for 70 yards but couldn't make the big play when we needed it. Pettigrew had 2 catches for 37 yards. Together they were the only two players with multiple catches.

On Defense Louis Delmas continues to impress with 5 solo tackles, 2 assists and an INT, and Jordon Dizon had 8 solo tackles with 2 assists replacing Larry Foote who is out for the year with a fractured elbow.

Just one of those days.

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Week 5 Post Game Notes

- We place Larry Foote on IR with his fractured elbow. We need another MLB so we cut Keary Colbert, our 6th WR, and we sign rookie undrafted FA MLB Dannell Ellerebee out of Georgia.

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Week 5 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants) 23 carries for 264 yards, TD

DEFENSE: CB Mike Jenkins (Cowboys) 1 tackle, 1 INT

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Week 6: Detroit Lions (2-3) vs Green Bay Packers (3-1)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Jansen

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Dizon
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Green Bay 31 - Detroit 10

Matthew Stafford did what he could today but it wasn't enough as Green Bay beat Detroit easily, 31-10. Stafford was 15/36 for 212 yards with a TD, and Kevin Smith picked up 80 yards on 18 carries but the Lions couldn't punch the ball in when they needed to and they fall easily.

Calvin Johnson was held in check with 2 catches for 44 yards, though he did have a 24 yard TD grab. Derrick Williams showed his penchant for big plays with 1 grab for 43 yards, and Ike Hilliard was beyond solid with 5 grabs for 93 yards but once again we couldn't get scores when we needed them.

Jordon Dizon was solid in his first career start with 7 solo tackles and 3 assists, while Cliff Avril added a sack but beyond those two guys no one else did much of note.

Two ugly losses in a row, not unexpected but still not good.

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Week 6 Post Game Notes

- The OL takes another hit as Jon Jansen is done for the season with a complete ACL tear.

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Week 6 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tom Brady (Patriots) 21/35 for 372 yards, 3 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Niko Koutouvides (Bucs) 7 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FF

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Week 7 Players of the Week

- Lions had a bye this week

OFFENSE: QB Peyton Manning (Colts) 30/46 for 407 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Patrick Willis (49ers) 16 tackles, INT, FF

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Week 8: Detroit Lions (2-4) vs St. Louis Rams (2-5)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Dizon
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Detroit 27 - St. Louis 24

Down 10 with 14 minutes to go in the fourth quarter, rookie QB Matthew Stafford engineered three scoring drives, leading to two Jason Hanson FG's and an Ike Hilliard TD to give the Lions a 27-24 win.

Stafford was efficient as he was 14/20 for 172 yards with 3 TD. Meanwhile Kevin Smith had 24 carries for 121 yards for his best effort of the season by far.

Calvin Johnson had 5 grabs for 86 yards on the day while Ike Hilliard had 4 grabs for 58 yards and 2 TD. Also scoring was Derrick Williams who had 1 catch for 6 yards, getting a TD on the play.

Meanwhile the defense registered 6 sacks, with 3 each from Dwayne White and Chuck Darby. Ernie Sims would lead the team with 6 tackles plus an assist, and Louis Delmas added 5 solo tackles and 2 assist of his own.

This was an all around good effort to get us off of the snide.

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Week 8: Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Kurt Warner (Cardinals) 32/37 for 461 yards, 3 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Jonathan Vilma (Saints) 8 tackles, 2 FF

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Around the NFL: Midyear Report

Standings

NFC North

1. Green Bay: 5-2
2. Chicago: 4-3
3. Detroit: 3-4
4. Minnesota: 1-7

NFC South

1. New Orleans: 6-1
2. Carolina: 3-4
3. Atlanta: 3-4
4. Tampa Bay: 1-6

NFC East

1. Dallas: 7-0
2. Washington: 5-2
3. New YorK: 5-3
4. Philadelphia: 4-3

NFC West

1. Arizona: 6-1
2. San Francisco: 4-3
3. Seattle: 2-5
4. St. Louis: 2-6

AFC North

1. Pittsburgh: 5-2
2. Baltimore: 4-3
3. Cleveland: 3-5
4. Cincinnati: 2-5

AFC South

1. Tennessee: 6-1
2. Indianapolis: 5-2
3. Jacksonville: 3-4
4. Houston: 3-5

AFC East

1. New England: 4-3
2. Buffalo: 4-4
3. Miami: 2-5
4. New York: 2-6

AFC West

1. San Diego: 6-1
2. Denver: 4-3
3. Kansas City: 1-6
4. Oakland: 1-7

Key Injuries

- QB Jason Campbell (Washington) out for season with Broken Ankle
- RG Chris Snee (New York) out for season with Severe Concussion
- OLB Brian Orakpo (Washington) out for season with Partial ACL Tear

MVP Race

#1 - QB Tom Brady (Pats) 2339 yards, 20 TD - 7 INT
#2 - QB Todd Collins (Skins) 2047 yards, 21 TD - 7 INT
#3 - QB Drew Brees (Saints) 1877 yards, 17 TD - 3 INT
#4 - QB Eli Manning (Giants) 1857 yards, 13 TD - 3 INT
#5 - QB Aaron Rodgers (Packers) 1917 yards, 16 TD - 5 INT

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Week 9: Detroit Lions (3-4) @ Seattle Seahawks (2-5)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Dizon
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Detroit 22 - Seattle 14

It was a brutal, bloody battle in Seattle that saw 5 QB's see action due to a slew of injuries. Matthew Safford battled, going 13/20 for 140 yards with 2 TD - 1 INT. He did end up getting injured for a quarter but came back to complete two second half TD passes and clinch the win for Detroit.

Seattle meanwhile lost Hasselbeck with a concussion for 2 weeks and Seneca Wallace for the season with a broken tailbone, leaving their 3rd QB in for the fourth quarter which was doomsday for them.

Kevin Smith was decent with 62 yards on 19 carries, but nothing special there.

Calvin Johnson was held to 2 catches, but he gained 82 yards on those catches, including a 43 yard TD grab. Ike Hilliard also scored a TD.

On defense Louis Delmas had 10 solo tackles, and Jordon Dizon also had 10 solo tackles before going out for the season with a torn tricep. Ernie Sims was the MVP of the game though with 4 tackles, 2 sacks and an INT. Dwayne White and Cliff Avril would also garner sacks for the Lions.

[DeToxRox]

Week 9 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) 24/37 for 289 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Jerod Mayo (Patriots) 12 tackles, 2 sacks, FR

[DeToxRox]

Week 10: Detroit Lions (4-4) @ Minnesota Vikings (1-7)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Elerebee
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Minnesota 16 - Detroit 10

Matthew Stafford had his worse game as an NFL QB going just 10/21 for 123 yards with 2 INT vs a stingy Vikes D who finally showed up after being beaten around all year.

Kevin Smith moved the ball on the ground with his best game by far, gaining 123 yards on just 14 carries. Maurice Morris would also run for 12 yards and a score when he spelled Smith.

Despite just 123 yards from Stafford, Calvin Johnson had 5 grabs for 93 yards. Too bad no one else could do anything.

On defense, rookie DeAndre Levy who is playing a lot at all 3 positions had 11 tackles, 4 assists, 2 TFL and a sack. Sims, Devries and White would also add sacks on the day. Rookie Louis Delmas would add 6 solo tackles as he helped contain AP somewhat. Peterson did manage a score in the air though but was held under 100 total yards.

[DeToxRox]

Week 10 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) 28/40 for 385 yards, 3 TD

DEFENSE: EJ Henderson (Vikings) 9 tackles, INT, 3 FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 11: Detroit Lions (4-5) vs Cleveland Browns (4-5)


Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Elerebee
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Cleveland 16 - Detroit 10

Identical to the Vikes game, our D plays well but we can't score when we need a TD. Stafford plays much better going 15/23 for 150 yards, and a TD.

Kevin Smith had 20 carries for 72 yards but no scores yet again. We have to find away to get him to punch it in because he's running well as of late.

Calvin Johnson was held to just 1 catch for 1 yard but that was a TD grab he had in the back of the endzone. If he can't get loose we're totally screwed though as today surely indicated.

Dwayne White had 2 sacks, while Bullocks and Avril also brought down Brady Quinn, and Anthony Henry had our first INT in a few games, but it was all for naught today. One good note though was rookie Ellerbe had 10 tackles and 3 assists. He just might be an asset yet.

[DeToxRox]

Week 11 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Donovan McNabb (Eagles) 25/43 for 402 yards, 3 TD

DEFENSE: SS Lawyer Milloy (Jaguars) 8 tackles, INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 12: Detroit Lions (4-6) vs Green Bay Packers (7-3)


Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Elerebee
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Green Bay 17 - Detroit 7

The big news coming out of this game was that Aaron Rodgers partially tore his ACL and will be out for 11 weeks. Besides that, it was the same as usual for us. Stafford was 12/23 for 157 yards with 1 TD - 3 INT. Ever since I decided to run a bit more to save Stafford we have been bleh so it's time to change that going into this next game.

Calvin was held to 3 grabs for 27 yards, while Adam Jennings did manage a TD grab.

Dannell Ellerbe was solid again with 11 solo tackles and a TFL. Darby and Jackson each had a sack and Ernie Sims and Anthony Henry combined for a sack between them.

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: 3/4 Report


Standings

NFC North

1. Green Bay: 8-3
2. Chicago: 5-6
3. Detroit: 4-7
4. Minnesota: 3-8

NFC South

1. New Orleans: 8-3
2. Atlanta: 6-5
3. Carolina: 5-6
4. Tampa Bay: 3-8

NFC East

1. Dallas: 10-1
2. Philadelphia: 7-4
3. New YorK: 7-4
4. Washington: 5-6

NFC West

1. Arizona: 8-3
2. San Francisco: 7-4
3. St. Louis: 4-7
4. Seattle: 3-8

AFC North

1. Pittsburgh: 8-3
2. Baltimore: 6-5
3. Cleveland: 6-5
4. Cincinnati: 3-8

AFC South

1. Tennessee: 7-4
2. Indianapolis: 7-4
3. Houston: 5-6
4. Jacksonville: 4-7

AFC East

1. New England: 8-3
2. Buffalo: 5-6
3. New York: 3-8
4. Miami: 3-8

AFC West

1. Denver: 7-4
2. San Diego: 6-5
3. Kansas City: 3-8
4. Oakland: 2-9

Key Injuries

- RE Haloti Ngata (Baltimore) out 8 weeks with a Fractured Toe
- MLB Karlos Dansby (Arizona) out 9 weeks with a Dislocated Hip
- QB Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay) out 11 weeks with a Partial ACL Tear
- QB Jason Campbell (Washington) out for season with Broken Ankle
- RG Chris Snee (New York) out for season with Severe Concussion
- OLB Brian Orakpo (Washington) out for season with Partial ACL Tear

MVP Race

#1 QB Tom Brady (Patriots) 3379 yards, 29 TD - 11 INT
#2 QB Donovan McNabb (Eagles) 2944 yards, 28 TD - 8 INT
#3 QB Drew Brees (Saints) 2884 yards, 25 TD - 7 INT
#4 QB Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) 2605 yards, 25 TD - 11 INT
#5 QB Peyton Manning (Colts) 2879 yards, 23 TD - 9 INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 13: Detroit Lions (4-7) @ Cincinnati Bengals (3-8)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Elerebee
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Cincinnati 38 - Detroit 19

Matthew Stafford relished in being able to air it out today, going 20/35 for 283 yards with 1 TD - 1 INT, but unfortunately the defense finally bottomed out after playing well all year and gave up 38 to the hapless Bengals.

Calvin Johnson was great with 10 grabs for 125 yards but couldn't get in the endzone. Ike Hilliard however did score, as he had 5 grabs for 95 yards plus the touchdown.

Defensively the only thing of note was Ernie Sims who again was great with 6 solo tackles, 2 TFL, Sack and a FF.

[DeToxRox]

Week 13: Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Drew Brees (Saints) 27/45 for 351 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB John Digirorgio (Jaguars) 13 tackles, INT, FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 14: Detroit Lions (4-8) vs @ Baltimore Ravens (6-6)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Elerebee
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Baltimore 17 - Detroit 3

We lose Matt Stafford for the remainder of the year with a Fractured Elbow and Gus Frerotte came in only to be sacked 6 times. Just an ugly, ugly game.

The Ravens D held Kevin Smith to 19 yards on 13 carries. That's how ugly it was.

Calvin did manage 5 grabs for 45 yards but everything else was all for naught.

On D Delmas had 5 solo stops, and Levey and Ellerbe each had 8 solo tackles but with Stafford out it's hard to even be excited about that.

[DeToxRox]

Week 14 Post Game Notes

- We'll just play Frerotte from here on out. Stafford is IR'd.

- Grady Jackson is banged up so he'll be shut down for the rest of the year and we'll let some kids play.

[DeToxRox]

Week 14 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Trent Edwards (Bills) 29/42 for 339 yards and 3 TD

DEFENSE: OLB Kawika Mitchell (Bills) 9 tackles, 2 FF

[DeToxRox]

Detroit Lions (4-9) vs Arizona Cardinals (9-4)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Frerotte
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Cohen
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Elerebee
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Arizona 24 - Detroit 19

Kevin Smith runs 30 times for just 72 yards, but he did enough to keep the chains moving we just couldn't do enough to score, a problem we have had all season long.

Calvin Johnson didn't miss a beat though with 6 catches for 105 yards and a TD as Frerotte just kept feeding him the ball as he should.

On D we sacked Warner 6 times, with Peterson notching 2, Cohen having 1.5, Henry and White having 1, and Ernie Sims getting a half sack.

Sims also managed 13 solo tackles with 3 assists and a TFL. Louis Delmas was also solid with 8 solo tackles and 2 assists.

[DeToxRox]

Week 15 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Drew Brees (Saints) 29/42 for 372 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: SS James Butler (Rams) 4 tackles, 2 INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 16: Detroit Lions (4-10) @ San Francisco 49'ers (8-6)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Frerotte
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Cohen
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Elerebee
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

San Francisco 20 - Detroit 10

The 49'ers D held us to under 125 yards of total offense as we're just a lost cause with Gus at QB. Case in point, they loaded the box and held Smith to 22 yards on 21 carries. Ugly.

Calvin managed to get 3 grabs for 52 yards and a TD but he was it. Only two other players had receptions, one was Pettigrew and the other was the FB Terrelle Smith.

Ellerbe had 12 tackles with 3 assists, and Sims continued his strong play with 9 solo tackles and 2 assists but that was it.

[DeToxRox]

Week 16 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tom Brady (Patriots) 25/33 for 234 yards, 6 TD

DEFENSE: CB Andre Goodman (Broncos) 1 tackle, 2 INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 17: Detroit Lions (4-11) @ Chicago Bears (6-9)

Detroit Starting Lineup

QB: Frerotte
RB: K. Smith
FB: T. Smith
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Hilliard
TE: B. Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Cook
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Cohen
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Sims
MLB: Elerebee
ROLB: Peterson
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

Chicago 24 - Detroit 16

The offense is a failure again to end the year. Only offensive stat to note is Calvin had 4 grabs for 60 yards. That's it.

Our D was solid with 6 sacks but we didn't do enough to get by. White had 2 sacks, Avril, Darby, Peterson and Cohen all had a sack each.

Ellerbe lead the way with 9 solo tackles, while Sims had 6.

[DeToxRox]

Week 17 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Kerry Collins (Titans) 30/42 for 326 yards, 5 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Keith Brooking (Cowboys) 11 tackles, sack, FF

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Wildcard Edition

Wildcard Round

San Diego Chargers (9-7) @ Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
Chargers 22 - Colts 19

Tennessee Titans (10-6) @ Denver Broncos (10-6)
Titans 12 - Broncos 6

San Francisco 49'ers (10-6) @ Atlanta Falcons (11-5)
Falcons 39 - 49'ers 14

New Orleans Saints (11-5) @ Green Bay Packers (10-6)
Saints 34 - Packers 27

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Divisional Playoffs Edition

San Diego Chargers (9-7) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (13-3)
Steelers 26 - Chargers 3

Tennessee Titans (10-6) @ New England Patriots (11-5)
Patriots 29 - Titans 10

New Orleans Saints (11-5) @ Dallas Cowboys (13-3)
Cowboys 28 - Saints 10

Atlanta Falcons (11-5) @ Arizona Cardinals (11-5)
Cardinals 41 - Falcons 10

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Conference Finals Edition

New England Patriots (11-5) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (13-3)
Steelers 20 - Patriots 17

Arizona Cardinals (11-5) @ Dallas Cowboys (13-3)
Cowboys 27 - Cardinals 22

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Superbowl Edition

Superbowl 44

Pittsburgh Steelers (13-3) vs Dallas Cowboys (13-3)
Steelers 35 - Cowboys 14

Superbowl MVP: Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) 22/42 for 333 yards, 3 TD

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Awards Roundup

NFL MVP: QB Drew Brees (Saints)
O. POTY: QB Drew Brees (Saints)
D. POTY: LB DJ Williams (Broncos)
O. ROTY: QB Mark Sanchez (Jets)
D. ROTY: LB James Laurinaitis (Rams)
Coach of the Year: Wade Phillips (Cowboys)

[DeToxRox]

Offseason Owner Mode

- We hire Franchise Scouting, the premier scouting group. We make no other staff changes.

- We get World Bank to sponsor us for 12 mil over 3 years. A nice chunk of revenue to bring in.

[DeToxRox]

Notable Retirements

- K Jason Hanson has retired.
- QB Gus Frerotte has retired.

[DeToxRox]

Re-signing Players

- We resign Terrelle Smith, Anthony Henry, Philip Buchanon, Damian Cook, Casey Fitzsimmons, Landon Cohen, Daniel Loper, Dylan Gandy, Manny Ramirez, Dannell Ellerbee, Ramzee Robinson and Adam Jennings.

- We let Jon Jansen, Larry Foote, Ike Hilliard, Toniu Fonoti, Keith Smith, Aveion Cason, Darnell Bing and LaMarcus Hicks go.

[DeToxRox]

2010 Free Agency

- The best FA are Darren Sproles (86), Ellis Hobbs (83), Jerious Norwood (80), John Wade (80) and Chris McCallister (80).

We are mainly looking for some solid depth guys, so off the bat I go looking for a backup QB, a WR, some OL help and an MLB.

- RG Chris Naeole (74) signs a 2 year deal worth 5.34 mil with a 2.14 bonus.

- C Tyler Schmitt (68) signs a 4 year deal worth 4.20 mil with a 600 K bonus.

- QB Troy Smith (66) signs a 4 year deal worth 5.48 mil with a 2.16 bonus.

- MLB Gary Guyton (71) signs a 4 year deal worth 6.6 mil with a 2.28 bonus.

- LG Anthony Davis (71) signs a 5 year deal worth 6.55 mil with a 2.60 bonus.

- OLB Scott Fujita (68) signs a 5 year deal worth 5.75 mil with a 2 mil bonus.

- FS Abram Elam (69) signs a 5 year deal worth 5.50 mil with a 2.1 mil bonus.

With that we're done in FA.

Notable Signings

- RB Darren Sproles signs a 6 year, 29.05 mil deal with an 11.28 mil bonus with New England

- RB Cedric Benson signs a 5 year, 21.25 mil deal with an 8.30 mil bonus with Seattle

- C John Wade signs a 2 year, 10.94 mil deal with a 4.24 mil bonus with Arizona

Edit: Forgot to save FA but I did get all the guys I originally signed. Sproles still went to NE and Wade to Arizona but Norwood wasn't a FA. Cedric Benson was though and went to Seattle.

[DeToxRox]

2010 NFL Draft

#1 Oakland - OLB Roddrick Muckelroy (Texas)
#2 Tampa Bay - FS Taylor Mays (USC)
#3 Detroit - MLB Brandon Spikes (Florida)
#4 Minnesota - TE Jermaine Gresham (Minnesota)
#5 Cincinnati - LG Sergio Render (Va Tech)
#6 New York Jets - RB Charles Scott (LSU)
#7 Miami - DT Jared Odrick (Penn State)
#8 Washington - RB Stafon Johnson (USC)
#9 Philadelphia - MLB Ryan Stamper (Florida)
#10 Carolina - DT Terrance Cody (Alabama)

Other notables:

#19 Cleveland - RB Evan Royster (Penn State)
#20 Baltimore - QB Tim Tebow (Florida)
#23 San Francisco - QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
#58 Green Bay - DT Vince Oghobaase (Duke)

If anyone has specific questions do let me know and I'll try to answer them.

[DeToxRox]

2010 Lions Draft Picks

1.6 - MLB Brandon Spikes (83 OV, A POT)
- Spikes signed a 6 year, 37.51 mil deal with a 14.88 bonus
- He is our sure fire #1 MLB

2.35 - LT Ciron Black (71 OV, B POT)
- Black signed 4 year, 9.65 mil deal with a 1.76 bonus
- He will backup Backus and hopefully turn into a solid LT

3.67 - RE Dexter Davis (66 OV, B POT)
- Davis signed a 3 year, 1.05 mil deal with a 120 K bonus
- He is going to hopefully turn into a solid edge rusher

4.99 - LT Trent Williams (60 OV, B POT)
- Williams signed a 3 year, 930 k deal with no bonus
- Williams is versatile enough to play all over the line, but this might be a botched pick

4.119 - K Matt Waldron (52 OV, C POT)
- Waldron signed a 3 year, 930 k deal with no bonus
- I'll be signing a FA Kicker. Serves me right not scouting any

5.131 - RB Joe McKnight (58 OV, B POT)
- McKnight signed a 1 year, 310 k deal with no bonus
- McKnight has 91 speed and a bright future as a 3rd down back and return man. Could he be something more? Perhaps, but not counting on it.

6.163 - RE Sergio Kindle (54 OV, C POT)
- Kindle signed a 1 year, 310 k deal with no bonus
- Kindle won't make the roster more then likely

7.195 - FB Cory Jackson (74 OV, B POT)
- Jackson signed a 1 year, 310 K deal
- Jackson will be our FB. We cut Smith to give him the job.

[DataKing]

Gotta keep an eye on my Jayhawks. Where did Reesing and Kerry Meier fall in the draft? How do they look? Also, did Briscoe declare for the draft or is he staying in Lawrence for his senior season?

Edit: While we're at it, where's Darrell Stuckey end up?

[DeToxRox]

Gotta keep an eye on my Jayhawks. Where did Reesing and Kerry Meier fall in the draft? How do they look? Also, did Briscoe declare for the draft or is he staying in Lawrence for his senior season?

Edit: While we're at it, where's Darrell Stuckey end up?

Darrell Stuckey went in the 2nd round to the Giants - He is a 70 OV and will be the backup to Michael Johnson at this point.

Kerry Meier went in the 5th round to the Eagles - Meier is a 58 OV and is right now the 5th WR for the Eagles at this point.

Todd Reesing went in the 7th round to the Redskins - Reesing is a 50 OV and is the 2nd string QB behind Colt Brennan (57 OV) in Washington as Jason Campbell was cut after his injury and signed by the Bengals to backup Palmer.

[DeToxRox]

Dola

Dez Briscoe is back at Kansas and is a 98 OV

[DataKing]

Cool....thx.

[DeToxRox]

Sporting News: 10 Rookies to Watch in 2010

#1 - FS Taylor Mays (Bucaneers) [89 OV]
#2 - TE Jermaine Gresham (Vikings) [86 OV]
#3 - MLB Brandon Spikes (Lions) [83 OV]
#4 - OLB Roddrick Muckelroy (Raiders) [83 OV]
#5 - LG Sergio Render (Bengals) [82 OV]
#6 - DT Terrence Cody (Panthers) [81 OV]
#7 - MLB Ryan Stamper (Eagles) [81 OV]
#8 - DT Jared Odrick (Dolphins) [80 OV]
#9 - QB Sam Bradford (49'ers) [74 OV]
#10 - LT Adam Utatoski (Bills) [75 OV]

[DeToxRox]

Preseason Week 1: Detroit Lions @ St. Louis Rams

Lions 24 - Rams 24

Stafford was 6/8 for 114 yards with an INT in his preseason debut. Troy Smith then went 8 for 17 for 150 yards with 2 TD and an INT.

Brandon Spikes had 6 tackles in his debut and Delmas had an INT. Also our D added 6 sacks on the day with rookie Dexter Davis getting one of them.

The only bad news was Spikes broke his Jaw and is out 3 weeks so he'll miss the rest of the preseason. Better now then once the games really start.

[DeToxRox]

Preseason Week 2: Detroit @ Green Bay

Green Bay 20 - Detroit 13

Stafford sees just one series, going 1/2 for 1 yard before we let Smith finish out the game. Kevin Smith was the one who did all the damage with 140 yards on 12 carries which was huge. If he can get loose this year we'll be dangerous.

On D Dexter Davis had another sack, and Elam and Sims had INT's.

No new injuries, so this is a success.

[DeToxRox]

Preseason Week 3: Carolina Panthers @ Detroit Lions

Carolina 28 - Detroit 14

Stafford was 4/9 in his quarter of work. He threw for 75 yards with no TD or no INT.

FA Gary Guyton had an astounding 16 tackles as he was the only MLB who saw time with Spikes out. He will be a critical backup at the position for sure.

Nothing else of note. No injuries, so it's all good.

[DeToxRox]

Preseason Week 4: Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh 31 - Detroit 9

The starters don't play so this is what it is. We lose Cook for 2 weeks which is a somewhat blow to our OL depth but Spikes is back and we're ready to start for real.

[DeToxRox]

2010 College Scouting

All of these are top 5 at their positions based on potential prior to my scouting:

QB

1. Greg McElroy (Alabama)
2. Jevan Snead (Ole Miss)
3. Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)
4. Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State)
5. Jordan Jefferson (LSU)

RB

1. Roy Helu (Nebraska)
2. Jahvid Best (Cal)
3. John Clay (Wisconsin)
4. Darren Evans (Va. Tech)
5. Brandon Saine (Ohio State)

FB

1. Stanley Havili (USC)
2. Jonathan Dwyer (GT)
3. Shaun Chapas (Georgia)
4. Kevin Cooper (Tennessee)
5. Richard Kelly (USF)

WR

1. Arrelious Benn (Illinois)
2. Julio Jones (Alabama)
3. Damian Williams (USC)
4. Gerald Jones (Tennessee)
5. Ronald Johnson (USC)

TE

1. Mike McNeill (Nebraska)
2. Brady Camp (Oregon State)
3. Aaron Hernandez (Florida)
4. DJ Williams (Arkansas)
5. Rob Gronowski (Arizona)

LT

1. Trinton Sturdivant (Georgia)
2. Carl Johnson (Florida)
3. Bo Thran (Oregon)
4. Mike Adams (Ohio State)
5. Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)

LG

1. Chris Stewart (Notre Dame)
2. Orlando Franklin (Miami)
3. Keith Williams (Nebraska)
4. Justin Borren (Ohio State)
5. Bart Eddins (Auburn)

C

1. Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)
2. Kristofer O'Dowd (USC)
3. Mike Brewster (Ohio State)
4. Ryan Pugh (Auburn)
5. Jordan Holmes (Oregon)

RG

1. Alan Pelc (North Carolina)
2. Mike Pouncey (Florida)
3. Mike Huey (Texas)
4. Bryant Browning (Ohio State)
5. Zach Hermann (USF)

RT

1. Joe Barksdale (LSU)
2. Cory Brandon (Oklahoma)
3. Blake DeChristopher (VT)
4. Clint Boling (Georgia)
5. Rich Lapham (BC)

LE

1. Cameron Heyward (Ohio State)
2. Jeremy Beal (Oklahoma)
3. Jabeel Sheard (Pitt)
4. Everson Griffin (USC)
5. Pierre Allen (Nebraska)

RE

1. Chris Walker (Tennessee)
2. Thad Gibson (Ohio State)
3. Ugo Chinasa (Ok. State)
4. Kentrell Lockett (Ole Miss)
5. Jason Worilds (Va. Tech)

DT

1. Ted Laurent (Ole Miss)
2. Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma)
3. Marvin Austin (North Carolina)
4. Lawerence Marsh (Florida)
5. Adrian Taylor (Oklahoma)

LOLB

1. Mark Herzlich (BC)
2. Colin McCarthy (Miami)
3. Brian Smith (Notre Dame)
4. Scott Lutrus (UConn)
5. AJ Jones (Florida)

MLB

1. Casey Matthews (Oregon)
2. Brian Duncan (Texas Tech)
3. Mike Mohamed (Cal)
4. Brad Jefferson (GT)
5. Obi Ezeh (Michigan)

ROLB

1. Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
2. Jonas Mouton (Michigan)
3. Ross Homan (Ohio State)
4. Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
5. Brandon Hicks (Florida)

CB

1. Jimmy Smith (Colorado)
2. Joe Haden (Florida)
3. Dominique Franks (Oklahoma)
4. Shareece Wright (USC)
5. Chykie Brown (Texas)

FS

1. Will Hill (Florida)
2. Mike McNeil (Auburn)
3. Dominique Reese (GT)
4. Brett Greenwood (Iowa)
5. Deunta Williams (NC)

SS

1. Jermale Hines (Ohio State)
2. Morgan Burnett (GT)
3. Zac Etheridge (Auburn)
4. Ahmad Black (Florida)
5. Chad Jones (LSU)

K

1. Kai Forbath (UCLA)
2. Thomas Weber (ASU)
3. Alex Henry (Nebraska)
4. Scott Blair (GT)
5. Jakes Rogers (Cincinnati)

P

1. Travis Baltz (Maryland)
2. Ryan Donahue (Iowa)
3. Rob Long (Syracuse)
4. Chas Henry (Florida)
5. Keenyn Crier (Arizona)
7. Kevin Jones (Duke)

[DeToxRox]

2010 Scouting Focus

- Our main focus is on DT, CB, FS, OL, WR, DE in that order. We need a big guy up front, we need a shutdown corner, we need a good FS, we need more OL Depth, we need some WR depth and we need DE Depth.

[DeToxRox]

2010 Detroit Lions Roster/Depth Chart

QB

1. Matthew Stafford (84 OV/A POT)
2. Troy Smith (66/C)
3. Drew Stanton (51/C)

HB

1. Kevin Smith (86/A)
2. Maurice Morris (74/C)
3. Aaron Brown (67/C)
4. Joe McKnight (58/B)

FB

1. Cory Jackson (74/B)

WR

1. Calvin Johnson (97/A)
2. Derrick Williams (74/B)
3. Bryant Johnson (70/C)
4. Dennis Northcutt (61/D)
5. Adam Jennings (52/D)

TE

1. Brandon Pettigrew (86/A)
2. Casey Fitzsimmons (70/C)
3. Dan Gronkowski (64/C)

LT

1. Jeff Backus (76/C)
2. Ciron Black (71/B)
3. Trent Williams (60/B)

LG

1. Chris Naeole (71/C)
2. Anthony Davis (71/C)

C

1. Dominic Raiola (80/C)
2. Dylan Gandy (66/D)

RG

1. Stephen Peterman (78/C)
2. Lydon Murtha (70/B)

RT

1. Gosder Cherilus (81/B)
2. Lydon Murtha (71/B)

LE

1. Cliff Avril (76/B)
2. Dexter Davis (66/B)
3. Jared DeVries (66/C)

RE

1. Dwayne White (82/B)
2. Dexter Davis (66/B)
3. Jared DeVries (66/C)

DT

1. Grady Jackson (72/C)
2. Chuck Darby (72/C)
3. Landon Cohen (69/C)
4. Sammie Lee Hill (68/B)
5. Andre Fluellen (63/C)

LOLB

1. Julian Peterson (88/B)
2. Scott Fujita (68/D)
3. DeAndre Levy (62/C)

MLB

1. Brandon Spikes (83/A)
2. Gary Guyton (71/C)
3. Dannell Ellerbe (65/C)

ROLB

1. Ernie Sims (89/A)
2. Scott Fujita (68/D)
3. DeAndre Levy (62/C)

CB

1. Anthony Henry (77/C)
2. Philip Buchanon (74/C)
3. Eric King (64/D)
4. Abram Elam (60/D)
5. Ramzee Robinson (57/C)

FS

1. Daniel Bullocks (74/C)
2. Abram Elam (69/D)

SS

1. Louis Delmas (82/A)
2. Abram Elam (70/D)

K

1. Jay Feely (78/C)

P

1. Nick Harris (73/C)

KR

1. Joe McKnight (96/B)
2. Dennis Northcutt (98/D)

PR

1. Joe McKnight (96/B)

[DeToxRox]

Week 1: Detroit Lions (0-0) @ Green Bay Packers (0-0)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Detroit 29 - Green Bay 22

It was a night of QB killings, as Stafford and Rodgers were both thrown around and neither man could get the time needed to make a throw.

Stafford was just 10/28 for 127 yards but had 2 TD - 1 INT, with passes to Pettigrew and Megatron for scores.

Kevin Smith was the offensive MVP however with 31 carries for 165 yards. He just kept gashing the Packers DL when we couldn't do anything else.

Meanwhile Calvin Johnson caught 5 balls for 73 yards with that TD, while Pettigrew had 3 grabs for 26 yards and a score.

On Defense we had 6 sacks, with 3 coming from Cliff Avril, who also had an INT. Also getting sacks were White, King and Sims. Meanwhile Brandon Spikes debut was solid with 4 solo tackles, 3 assists and 2 passes defended.

Our D was gashed in the air, giving up over 300 yards, but we held GB to 5 FG's and limited them to just one TD which was a 65 yard run from Ryan Grant.

A good way to start off the season.

[DeToxRox]

Week 1 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) 30/40 for 363 yards, 6 TD

DEFENSE: DE Cliff Avril (DET) 6 tackles, 3 sacks, INT, FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 1: Two Top 10 Picks Seasons End

- It was tough to stomach for #1 overall pick Roddrick Muckelroy of the Raiders and #9 overall pick Ryan Stamper of the Eagles, as both players suffered season ending injuries in their NFL debuts. Muckelroy suffered a fractured elbow while Stamper suffered a broken ankle, both of which sent the players to IR.

[DeToxRox]

Week 2: Detroit Lions (1-0) @ Dallas Cowboys (0-1)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Dallas 35 - Detroit 20

Dallas caught a break when Stafford was knocked out of the game in the 2nd quarter, after starting 12/17 for 136 yards and a TD. The injury was not serious and he'll be back for week 3 vs Washington, but it ruined our momentum and then Romo came in and threw 3 TD passes in the 2nd quarter to put it out of reach.

Kevin Smith was solid again with 13 carries for 75 yards, but once we got down big we couldn't do anything but throw and it hurt his final stats.

Calvin Johnson had another huge game though, hauling in 7 catches for 137 yards and 2 TD, while Pettigrew was again a big target for the QB's with 7 catches for 54 yards to keep the chains moving.

On D, Brandon Spikes lead the team with 9 solo tackles with 3 assists. Cliff Avril continued to be hot with 1.5 sacks and Julian Peterson added an INT but it wasn't nearly enough as Dallas rolls easily.

[DeToxRox]

NFL Week 2 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tony Romo (DAL) 29/41 for 372 yards, 5 TD

DEFENSE: OLB Justin Durant (JAX) 8 tackles, INT, 2 FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 3: Detroit Lions (1-1) vs Washington Redskins (0-2)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Detroit 30 - Washington 27

Matthew Stafford comes back after missing half of the Dallas game and delivers as he goes 15/28 for 257 yards with 2 TD in his best game of the season by far.

Kevin Smith had 59 yards on 14 carries including an 11 yard TD run, his first of the season.

Calvin Johnson was held without a TD but did catch 3 balls for 91 yards, while Bryant Johnson, filling in for a hurt Derrick Williams, had 4 grabs for 94 yards and a TD and Adam Jennings added his own TD.

MLB Brandon Spikes was a stud with 10 solo tackles, 4 assists and 2 TFL. Louis Delmas was also spectacular with 6 tackles, a TFL, a sack and an INT.

All in all a good win.

[DeToxRox]

Week 3 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tom Brady (NE) 24/33 for 324 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: DE Julius Peppers (CAR) 8 tackles, 4 sacks

[DeToxRox]

Week 4: Detroit Lions (2-1) vs Chicago Bears (1-2)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Detroit 47 - Chicago 27

We give up over 400 yards in the air but our D was huge when it needed to be, and even added fumble return for a TD from Julian Peterson and a pick six from Louis Delmas to give us an emphatic 20 point win over Chicago.

Stafford was brilliant going 20/34 for 303 yards with 2 TD - 1 INT on a day where the Bears D couldn't do a single thing.

Case in point, Kevin Smith carried 28 times for 132 yards and a TD. With the Bears on their heels it was just a matter of picking them apart and driving at will.

Brandon Pettigrew had a career day with 7 gravs for 141 yards and a score, while Calvin was solid as always with 7 catches for 84 yards and a TD.

On D Brandon Spikes had 5 solo tackles, 3 TFL and a sack, while Delmas had 3 tackles, an INT for a TD and a FR. Also getting sacks were Grady Jackson, who caused the fumble that Peterson returned for a TD and Chuck Darby.

A huge win sets us up at 3-1 with a game in Buffalo on deck.

[DeToxRox]

Week 4: Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Shaun Hill (SF) 26/42 for 311 yards, 3 TD

DEFENSE: FS Nick Collins (GB) 2 tackles, INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 5: Detroit Lions (3-1) @ Buffalo Bills (2-1)


Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Detroit 24 - Buffalo 14

Matthew Stafford slumped after a great game vs Chicago, going 24/41 for 215 yards with a TD and 3 INT, but the D buckled down and rookie Joe McKnight added a 75 yeard PR for a TD in the 4th to give us a big 24-14 win.

Kevin Smith also struggled, running 15 times for 39 yards, but he did manage to punch in a TD.

Calvin was good as usual with 8 grabs for 88 yards but no TD's. Meanwhile Brandon Pettigrew had another big game with 6 grabs for 61 yards as he continues to evolve into an elite TE.

On D, Chuck Darby had 2 sacks, and Sims and Peterson also brought down the QB. Peterson was an all around terror with 11 tackles and also adding an INT. Speaking of INT's, Delmas struck again with another INT and Brandon Spikes was solid with 9 solo tackles.

[DeToxRox]

Week 5 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tom Brady (NE) 27/37 for 409 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Pat Angerer (TB) 9 tackles, sack, FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 6: Detroit Lions (4-1) @ New York Giants (2-3)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

New York 16 - Detroit 10

Stafford bounced back slightly vs a relentless Giants pass rush, as he was 21/35 for 245 yards with a TD and an INT, but it wasn't nearly enough to give us the victory

Kevin Smith was held in check again running just 10 times for 27 yards against a filthy Giants D.

Meanwhile, Calvin was again outrageous but again kept out of the endzone. He finished with 8 grabs for 132 yards but no scores. Derrick Williams did manage to get a 7 yard TD grab though as he works his way back from injury.

On D, Delmas has another pick and Brandon Spikes adds his first career INT. Dewayne White also added 2 sacks but besides him there wasn't much else going on, though we did keep the Gmen to just 1 TD.

Also we learned Dominic Raiola is out for the year with a torn rotator cuff and Backus is out 3 weeks with a strained knee. Not good.

[DeToxRox]

Week 6 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Peyton Manning (IND) 23/34 for 355 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Brian Urlacher (CHI) 9 tackles, INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 7: Detroit Lions (4-2) vs Miami Dolphins (1-4)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Detroit 27 - Miami 20

Matthew Stafford took the next step in his evolution with a great, efficient game vs the Fins. Stafford was 27/36 for 273 yards with 2 TD and no INT as he just picked apart the Fins D.

Kevin Smith was given much of a chance in the run game with 20 carries for 49 yards but he did score a TD.

Calvin Johnson was his usual steady self with 8 grabs for 61 yards and a TD, and Pettigrew kept on plugging along with 6 grabs for 61 yards and a TD. Also having a huge grab was Bryant Johnson with 4 catches for 81 yards.

Our D had six total sacks to bring the pain on Pennington. Cohen, Sims, Peterson and Avril had a sack each, while Dwayne White had 1.5 sacks and Spikes had the other half sack.

Also Louis Delmas was amazing again with yet another INT. This kid can flat out play.

[DeToxRox]

Week 7 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tom Brady (NE) 30/43 for 387 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Stewart Bradley (PHI) 13 tackles, INT, FF

[MrBug708]

2010 NFL Draft

#1 Oakland - OLB Roddrick Muckelroy (Texas)
#2 Tampa Bay - FS Taylor Mays (USC)
#3 Detroit - MLB Brandon Spikes (Florida)
#4 Minnesota - TE Jermaine Gresham (Minnesota)
#5 Cincinnati - LG Sergio Render (Va Tech)
#6 New York Jets - RB Charles Scott (LSU)
#7 Miami - DT Jared Odrick (Penn State)
#8 Washington - RB Stafon Johnson (USC)
#9 Philadelphia - MLB Ryan Stamper (Florida)
#10 Carolina - DT Terrance Cody (Alabama)

Other notables:

#19 Cleveland - RB Evan Royster (Penn State)
#20 Baltimore - QB Tim Tebow (Florida)
#23 San Francisco - QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)
#58 Green Bay - DT Vince Oghobaase (Duke)

If anyone has specific questions do let me know and I'll try to answer them.
UCLA players? Specifically Reggie Carter, Alternan Verner, and Brian Price

[DeToxRox]

Week 8: Detroit Lions (5-2) @ St. Louis Rams (2-5)


Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

St. Louis 31 - Detroit 7

Wow. The wheels just fell off in this one. Stafford was only 13/32 for 175 yards with a TD in a really miserable effort from him.

Kevin Smith ran 11 times for 42 yards but we were down big early and had to abandon the run.

Even Calvin was shut down with 3 grabs for 33 yards. Derrick Williams added a 30 yard grab for a TD but that was it for us. Just awful.

On D Spikes had 9 solo tackles and 4 assists, and Avril and Darby had a sack each but we couldn't stop Steven Jackson who ripped us for 184 yards on the ground.

[DeToxRox]

UCLA players? Specifically Reggie Carter, Alternan Verner, and Brian Price

Brian Price is in this seasons Draft.

Reggie Carter is a 69 OV for the Chiefs., where he is the primary backup to Derrick Johnson. He was a third round pick.

Verner is a 53 OV for the 49'ers where he is their 5th DB. He was a 6th round pick.

[DeToxRox]

Week 8 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Matt Hasselbeck (SEA) 29/41 for 449 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: SS Brodney Pool (BUF) 3 tackles, INT

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Midseason Report

Standings

NFC North

1. Detroit (5-3)
2. Green Bay (4-3)
3. Chicago (3-4)
4. Minnesota (3-4)

NFC South

1. Carolina (6-1)
2. Atlanta (5-2)
3. New Orleans (4-3)
4. Tampa Bay (2-5)

NFC East

1. Philadelphia (5-3)
2. Dallas (5-3)
3. New York (3-4)
4. Washington (3-5)

NFC West

1. Arizona (4-3)
2. Seattle (4-3)
3. San Francisco (3-4)
4. St. Louis (3-5)

AFC North

1. Pittsburgh (7-1)
2. Baltimore (4-3)
3. Cincinnati (3-4)
4. Cleveland (2-5)

AFC South

1. Indianapolis (5-2)
2. Jacksonville (4-3)
3. Tennessee (4-4)
4. Houston (3-4)

AFC East

1. New England (6-1)
2. Buffalo (3-4)
3. Miami (1-6)
4. New York (0-7)

AFC West

1. San Diego (5-3)
2. Kansas City (3-4)
3. Oakland (3-4)
4. Denver (1-6)

League Leaders

Passing Yards

1. Tom Brady (NE) - 2,034
2. Tony Romo (DAL) - 1,978
3. Peyton Manning (IND) - 1,966

9. Matthew Stafford (DET) - 1,731

Passing TD's

1. Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) - 21
2. Tom Brady (NE) - 20
3. Philip Rivers (SD) - 18

9. Matthew Stafford (DET) - 12

Rushing Yards

1. Michael Turner (ATL) - 1,111
2. Steven Jackson (STL) - 906
3. Adrian Peterson (MIN) - 779

8. Kevin Smith (DET) - 588

Rushing TD's

1. Chris Johnson (TEN) - 5
1. Michael Turner (ATL) - 5
1. DeAngelo Williams (CAR) - 5

t2. Kevin Smith (DET) - 4

Receptions

1. Vincent Jackson (SD) - 53
2. Calvin Johnson (DET) - 49
3. Kenny Britt (TEN) - 44

Receiving Yards

1. Calvin Johnson (DET) - 703
2. Vincent Jackson (SD) - 666
3. Terrell Owens (BUF) - 627

Receiving TD's

1. TJ Houshmandzadeh (SEA) - 8
1. Wes Welker (NE) - 8
3. Heath Miller (PIT) - 7

t5 - Calvin Johnson (DET) - 5

Tackles

1. Lofa Tatupu (SEA) - 72
2. Stewart Bradley (PHI) - 71
3. Gary Brackett (IND) - 70

18. Brandon Spikes (DET) - 56

Sacks

1. Jared Allen (MIN) - 10
1. Dwan Edwards (WAS) - 10
3. Luis Castillio (SD) - 9.5

15. Cliff Avril (DET) - 6

INT's

1. Louis Delmas (DET) - 5
2. Patrick Chung (NE) - 4
2. Assante Samuel (PHI) - 4

Offensive Rookie of the Year Race

1. WR Dez Bryant (KC) 14 catches for 207 yards, 3 TD
2. WR Riley Cooper (NYJ) 19 catches for 264 yards, 2 TD
3. TE Jermaine Gresham (MIN) 25 catches for 209 yards, 1 TD
4. WR Naaman Roosevelt (IND) 14 catches for 99 yards, 2 TD
5. TE Ed Dickson (ARZ) 9 catches for 119 yards, 2 TD

Defensive Rookie of the Year Race

1. MLB Pat Angerer (TB) 50 tackles, 3 sacks, INT
2. MLB Brandon Spikes (DET) 56 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT
3. FS Taylor Mays (TB) 22 tackles, 3 sacks, INT
4. CB Sydquan Thompson (JAX) 6 tackles, 3 INT
5. DT Ndmukong Suh (NO) 15 tackles, 4 sacks

[DeToxRox]

Week 9: Detroit Lions (5-3) vs Green Bay Packers (3-4)


Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Green Bay 27 - Detroit 14

Once again Matthew Stafford is held in check, going 13/32 for 138 yards with a TD and no INT. Green Bay was up 27-0 after 3 and we showed some strength battling back but it was far too late.

Kevin Smith ran 15 times for 51 yards with a TD.

Megatron had 7 grabs for 105 yards but couldn't find the endzone. Derrick Williams had 2 grabs for 13 yards with a TD.

Brandon Spikes was a machine on D with 13 solo tackles, an assist and 4 TFL. Darby, Jackson and Sims each had a sack, and Ernie Sims also added an INT but that was just not enough and we fall.

[DeToxRox]

Week 9 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Drew Brees (NO) 24/37 for 279 yards, 5 TD

DEFENSE: FS William Moore (ATL) 7 tackles, 2 INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 10 Players of the Week
Detroit had a bye week

OFFENSE: QB Kyle Orton (DEN) 17/32 for 345 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: FS Tanard Jackson (TB) 7 tackles, 2 INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 11: Detroit Lions (5-4) @ New York Jets (2-7)


Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: B. Johnson
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Detroit 52 - New York 27

This was close for the first half as Josh McCown who is playing for an injured Mark Sanchez was on fire, but then the D got to him with 5 second half sacks and it was no longer close.

Stafford was 12/23 for 229 yards with an astounding 5 TD, along with 2 INT.

Kevin Smith ran 19 times for 71 yards.

Calvin Johnson was great with 4 grabs for 121 yards and 2 TD, while Pettigrew had 5 grabs for 89 yards and 2 TD, and Bryant Johnson added 2 for 23 and a TD.

Outside of Stafford our MVP was easily Brandon Spikes who had 8 solo tackles, 4 assists, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, an INT and a FF that Cliff Avril scooped up and took in for 6. Also having sacks was Grady Jackson with 2, rookie Dexter Davis, Elam and Sims with 1 each. Elam also had an INT.

Just a resounding effort after two bad games.

[DeToxRox]

Week 11 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: WR Donald Driver (GB) 8 catches for 189 yards, 2 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Brandon Spikes (DET) 8 tackles, 2 sacks, INT, 2 FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 12: Detroit Lions (6-4) vs Minnesota Vikings (4-6)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Minnesota 21 - Detroit 16

Stafford was average today, going 17/33 for 176 yards with 2 TD and no INT. He needs to be more consistent if we're going to somehow sneak into the playoffs.

The Vikes D totally shut down Kevin Smith, holding him to 13 carries for just 30 yards.

Calvin continues to be uncoverable with 6 grabs for 98 yards and 2 TD but no one else had more then 19 yards receiving.

Spikes lead our D with 8 solo tackles and we had 5 sacks, with Dexter Davis, Eric King, Abram Elam, Dewayne White and Chuck Darby getting in on the action.

[DeToxRox]

Week 12 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) 23/32 for 297 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: MLB Patrick Willis (SF) 9 tackles, sack, FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 13: Detroit Lions (6-5) vs Philadelphia Eagles (6-5)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Detroit 34 - Philadelphia 10

Matthew Stafford showed amazing poise in a battle that could help determine an NFC Wildcard slot, as he was 22/36 for 255 yards with 3 TD - 1 INT. It helped supplement our run game which went AWOL again, as Smith was held to 39 yards on 12 carries.

Once again though, it was all Calvin Johnson, as he had 9 grabs for 120 yards with 2 TD. Brandon Pettigrew was also spectacular with 5 grabs for 72 yards and a TD.

On D Spikes had 9 solo tackles with an assist, Ernie Sims had a sack, and Louis Delmas had a pick 6 in the fourth quarter to put the game fully out of reach.

This was an absolutely huge game.

[DeToxRox]

Week 13 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: TE Jason Witten (DAL) 10 catches for 196 yards, 3 TD

PIT: MLB James Farrior (PIT) 7 tackles, 2 sacks, FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 14: Detroit Lions (7-5) vs New England Patriots (11-1)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

New England 29 - Detroit 19

Matthew Stafford went toe to toe with Tom Brady, going 28/39 for 359 yards with 2 TD and 1 INT, but Brady was just a tad better, throwing for 340 yards with 3 TD. The Pats D came up with stops when they needed them and we couldn't do much to slow them down.

For the 2nd time all season we had two 100 yard receivers, as Derrick Williams had 9 grabs for 128 yards, and Calvin Johnson brought in 7 grabs for 113 yards and a TD. Also scoring was Bryant Johnson.

On D, Spikes had 6 solo tackle,s 2 assists, 3 TFL and a sack, while Louis Delmas had 9 solo tackles and an INT. We just didn't get enough pressure on Brady to cause more havoc though and we fall the leagues best team by 10 as a result.

[DeToxRox]

Week 14 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Matt Schaub (HOU) 26/36 for 356 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: FS LaRon Landry (WAS) 5 tackles, sack, 2 INT

[DeToxRox]

Week 15: Detroit Lions (7-6) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-10)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Tampa Bay 31 - Detroit 19

Ugly, ugly, ugly. Stafford was 17/41 for 315 yards with 2 TD and an INT. A lot of yards but it was all big plays as we got down in a hole early and couldn't claw our way out.

Calvin Johnson was held to 1 catch for 16 yards, but Derrick Williams had 4 for 83 and a TD and Dennis Northcutt had 2 for 40 and a TD.

Brandon Spikes added 10 solo tackles, 2 assists and a TFL, and Julian Peterson had a sack but that was it for us on D. Just terrible to get handled like this vs a really bad team.

[DeToxRox]

Week 15: Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Donovan McNabb (PHI) 19/30 for 311 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: FS Jarrard Page (HOU) 1 tackle, 2 INT, FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 16: Detroit Lions (7-7) @ Minnesota Vikings (6-8)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Detroit 24 - Minnesota 17

Matthew Stafford is again solid, going 23/38 for 280 yards with 2 TD - 2 INT, just enough to give us our 8th win of the year and ensure us of at least a .500 season.

Kevin Smith finally gets off the snide, at least a little bit, with 19 carries for 72 yards, though it's still a far cry from his 100 yard games early in the year.

Calvin Johnson was just a machine today with his best game ever. 13 catches for 177 yards and 2 TD. He is just a flat out stud.

On D, we got to the QB often, as White had 3 sacks, Avril had 2 and Sims and Darby each had one. Sims also added an INT.

[DeToxRox]

Week 16 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Tom Brady (NE) 34/45 for 393 yards, 5 TD

DEFENSE: ROLB Zak Deossie (ATL) 3 tackles, INT, FF

[DeToxRox]

Week 17: Detroit Lions (8-7) @ Chicago Bears (7-8)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Backus
LG: Naeole
C: Murtha
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Jackson
DT: Darby
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Buchanon
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Northcutt
PR: McKnight

Chicago 27 - Detroit 22

Stafford went down with an injury after throwing 2 picks, and though Calvin had 9 grabs for 147 yards, Troy Smith just couldn't get it down when we needed it.

Spikes finishes his rookie year with 9 tackles and 2 TFL. Meanwhile Sims, Peterson and Avril all get sacks, and Peterson and Bullocks also get INT's.

A bummer of a way to end the year but still, 8-8 is a huge improvement over last year and all our best players will just keep getting better.

[DeToxRox]

Week 17 Players of the Week

OFFENSE: QB Drew Brees (NO) 28/40 for 335 yards, 4 TD

DEFENSE: SS Dawan Landry (HOU) 9 tackles, INT, FF

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Wildcard Edition

Indianapolis Colts (8-8) @ San Diego Chargers (10-6)
Colts 39 - Chargers 23

Kansas City Chiefs (9-7) @ Tennessee Titans (9-7)
Titans 27 - Chiefs 10

Atlanta Falcons (9-7) @ Dallas Cowboys (10-6)
Falcons 30 - Cowboys 22

New Orleans Saints (10-6) @ Arizona Cardinals (10-6)
Cardinals 34 - Saints 29

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Divisional Round Edition

Indianapolis Colts (8-8) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (15-1)
Steelers 41 - Colts 9

Tennessee Titans (9-7) @ New England Patriots (15-1)
Patriots 37 - Titans 7

Atlanta Falcons (9-7) @ Carolina Panthers (12-4)
Panthers 31 - Falcons 21

Arizona Cardinals (10-6) @ Green Bay Packers (10-6)
Cardinals 26 - Packers 21

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Conference Championship Edition

New England Patriots (15-1) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (15-1)
Steelers 35 - Patriots 21

Arizona Cardinals (10-6) @ Carolina Panthers (12-4)
Cardinals 29 - Panthers 21

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Superbowl Edition

Superbowl 45

Arizona Cardinals (10-6) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (15-1)
Steelers 17 - Cardinals 6

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Awards Edition

NFL MVP: QB Tom Brady (NE)
O. POTY: QB Tom Brady (NE)
D. POTY: MLB Brandon Spikes (DET)
O. ROTY: WR Dez Bryant (KC)
D. ROTY: MLB Brandon Spikes (DET)
Best LB: MLB Brandon Spikes (DET)

[DeToxRox]

2010 Detroit Lions Stats

QB Matthew Stafford: 56%, 3517 yards, 29 TD - 15 INT

RB Kevin Smith: 252 carries for 939 yards, 5 TD

WR Calvin Johnson: 105 catches for 1590 yards, 14 TD
TE Brandon Pettigrew: 58 catches for 678 yards, 6 TD

MLB Brandon Spikes: 124 solo tackles, 34 assists, 21 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 INT
ROLB Ernie Sims: 75 solo tackles, 35 assists, 14 TFL, 8 sacks, 2 INT
SS Louis Delmas: 76 solo tackles, 24 assists, 5 TFL, 1 sack, 7 INT
DE Cliff Avril: 49 solo tackles, 10 assists, 12 TFL, 9 sacks, 1 INT
DE Dewayne White: 32 tackles, 7 assists, 13 TFL, 8.5 sacks

[DeToxRox]

2010 Retirements

DET DT Grady Jackson
MIA RB Ricky Williams
BAL WR Derrick Mason
TEN QB Kerry Collins

[DeToxRox]

Resignings

- We resign Ernie Sims, Kevin Smith and Cliff Avril to very rich deals locking them up for the rest of their prime. We also lock up a lot of depth guys.

- We let DT Chuck Darby, WR Dennis Northcutt, SS Kelvin Pearson, LE Ikaka Alama-Francis and WR Adam Jennings go.

Going to FA we will need a DT and some WR depth for sure.

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Free Agency Edition

Top 10 FA

1. RE Mathias Kiwanuka (85)
2. CB Orlando Scandrick (84)
3. LT Anthony Collins (84)
4. CB Dwight Lowery (84)
5. QB Matt Hasselbeck (84)
6. WR Earl Bennett (83)
7. CB Chevis Jackson (82)
8. P Brett Kern (81)
9. CB Brandon Carr (80)
10. CB Jonathan Wilhite (80)

- We sign DT Ed Johnson to a 5 year deal worth 27.72 mil with a 10.9 mil bonus.

- We sign SS Michael Huff to a 5 year deal worth 7.90 mil with a 3.15 mil bonus.

- We sign WR Brandon London to a 5 year deal worth 5 mil with a 900 K bonus.

Those three signings officially mark the end of our FA.

- Kiwanuka signs a 6 year, 56.04 mil deal with a 20.94 mil bonus with the Jaguars.

- Scandrick signs a 4 year, 30.36 mil deal with an 11.76 mil bonus with the 49'ers.

- Collins signs a 5 year, 33.65 mil deal with a 13.45 mil bonus with the Jets.

- Hasselbeck signs a 2 year, 16.21 mil deal with a 6.30 mil bonus with the Titans.

- Benett signs a 5 year, 27.75 mil deal with a 10.8 mil bonus with the Ravens.

Most other guys are unsigned at this point, most likely because it was such a top heavy CB FA list. I am sure post draft these guys will sign.

[DeToxRox]

2010 NFL Draft

1. NYJ - RG Mike Pouncey (Florida)
2. TB - ROLB Travis Lewis (Oklahoma)
3. CIN - C Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)
4. OAK - DT Marvin Austin (North Carolina)
5. DEN - ROLB Nigel Bradham (Florida State)
6. BUF - CB Joe Haden (Florida)
7. MIA - WR Damian Williams (USC)
8. CLE - HB Emmanuel Moody (Florida)
9. STL - SS Jermale Hines (Ohio State)
10. DET - DT Lawerence Marsh (Florida) [We trade #15 and our 2nd to the Giants for this pick]
11. WAS - HB Roy Helu (Nebraska)
12. SF - C Krirtofer O'Dowd (USC)
13. JAX - LOLB Colin McCarthy (Miami)
14. BAL - CB Chykie Brown (Texas)
15. STL - RG Alan Pelc (North Carolina)
16. SEA - RT Joe Barksdale (LSU)
17. CHI - LG Chris Stewart (ND)
18. PHI - HB John Clay (Wisconsin)
19. HOU - CB Dominique Franks (Oklahoma)
20. MIN - DE Duke Lemmens (Florida)
21. NO - MLB Rolando McClain (Alabama)
22. KC - FS Will Hill (Florida)
23. DAL - SS Morgan Burnett (GT)
24. SD - DE Pierre Allen (Nebraska)
25. IND - LT Mike Adams (Ohio State)
26. ATL - ROLB Brandon Hicks (Florida)
27. TEN - WR Julio Jones (Alabama)
28. GB - SS Chad Jones (LSU)
29. CAR - MLB Obi Ezeh (Michigan)
30. NE - C Michael Brewster (Ohio State)
31. ARZ - DE Carlos Dunlap (Florida)
32. PIT - RB Noel Devine (WVU)

3rd Round: CB Jimmy Smith (Colorado)
4th Round: LG Mark Boskovich (Cal)
5th Round: CB Amari Spievey (Iowa)
6th Round: WR Dez Briscoe (Kansas)
7th Round: DT Stephen Paea (Oregon State)

[DeToxRox]

Lions Draft Pick Review

DT Lawerene Marsh: 82 OV/A POT
- This kid is a stu who will start on our OL along side FA Ed Johnson from the get go. Our biggest hole has been our DL and Marsh is going to be a force there for years to come. That trade I made paid off dearly.

CB Jimmy Smith: 68 OV/B POT
- Not a good pick but the potential is there. He will be our #3 DB, though Henry and Buchanon are regressing rapidly. Still, for a third round pick this is good value.

LG Mark Boskovich: 64 OV/B POT
- A fourth rounder who will contribute in a year or so. I plan on giving him the entire preseason as a starter and then we'll take it from there. Our OL needs fixing but we need help now, still, this isn't too terrible.

CB Amari Spievey: 60 OV/C POT
- Spievey adds a lot to our return game but he is probably a 4th CB tops. Still, he will make our roster and we'll just go from there.

WR Dezmon Briscoe: 57 OV/C POT
- Briscoe is a big body at 6'3, 200 lbs and with Derrick Williams rapidly improving, he isn't going to be needed right away. Mainly Briscoe will play in a pinch and if he develops he develops. Worth a feeler in the 6th.

DT Stephen Paea: 54 OV/C POT
- Paea is only 287 lbs but he was available and worth the the pick in the 7th round. He will be our 5th DT and now all of a sudden we don't have one DT under 27 years old. This is a good, young group that should flourish in years to come.

[hoopsguy]

Where did WR Benn go in the draft?

[DeToxRox]

First Round Player Ratings

1. NYJ - RG Mike Pouncey - 90 OV
2. TB - ROLB Travis Lewis - 87 OV
3. CIN - C Maurkice Pouncey - 87 OV
4. OAK - DT Marvin Austin - 86 OV
5. DEN - ROLB Nigel Bradham - 83 OV
6. BUF - CB Joe Haden - 84 OV
7. MIA - WR Damian Williams (USC) - 84 OV
8. CLE - HB Emmanuel Moody - 82 OV
9. NYG - SS Jermale Hines - 81 OV
10. DET - DT Lawerence Marsh - 82 OV
11. WAS - HB Roy Helu - 84 OV
12. SF - C Krirtofer O'Dowd - 79 OV
13. JAX - LOLB Colin McCarthy - 79 OV
14. BAL - CB Chykie Brown - 80 OV
15. STL - RG Alan Pelc - 79 OV
16. SEA - RT Joe Barksdale - 80 OV
17. CHI - LG Chris Stewart - 78 OV
18. PHI - HB John Clay - 79 OV
19. HOU - CB Dominique Franks - 76 OV
20. MIN - DE Duke Lemmens - 77 OV
21. NO - MLB Rolando McClain - 77 OV
22. KC - FS Will Hill - 77 OV
23. DAL - SS Morgan Burnett - 77 OV
24. SD - DE Pierre Allen - 76 OV
25. IND - LT Mike Adams - 77 OV
26. ATL - ROLB Brandon Hicks - 76 OV
27. TEN - WR Julio Jones - 77 OV
28. GB - SS Chad Jones - 76 OV
29. CAR - MLB Obi Ezeh - 76 OV
30. NE - C Michael Brewster - 75 OV
31. ARZ - DE Carlos Dunlap - 75 OV
32. PIT - RB Noel Devine - 75 OV

[DeToxRox]

Where did WR Benn go in the draft?

2nd round pick to the Raiders. He is a 75 OV.

[MrBug708]

Brian Price?

[Balldog]

Did Pryor get drafted or return to OSU?

[DetroitDrillSGT]

Gotta keep building, looks like this might be a great year.

[DeToxRox]

Did Pryor get drafted or return to OSU?

Pryor left after his Junior season and was a 6th round pick to the Bengals. He is a 68 OV but had 90 speed which is sick for a QB. His passer ratings just aren't that good though.

[MrBug708]

Brian Price?

Bump? Im assuming 2nd round at worst?

[DeToxRox]

Bump? Im assuming 2nd round at worst?

Whoops I meant to check him as well. He was between a 3rd and a 5th I believe but I'll find out for sure tomorrow.

[chesapeake]

That week 15 home loss to Tampa was a killer. That one really put you on the outside looking in.

[DeToxRox]

That week 15 home loss to Tampa was a killer. That one really put you on the outside looking in.

Yep. Tampa has a lot of talent on D, and adding Lewis in the draft to go along with Mays and co is disgusting. But still no excuses on that one.

[DeToxRox]

Bump? Im assuming 2nd round at worst?

Woops totally forgot this. Price was actually a 4th round pick to the Vikes. He is a 62 OV and right now is only the 3rd DT on the roster behind the Williams Wall.

[DeToxRox]

2011 Detroit Lions Depth Chart

QB

1. Stafford (89)
2. Smith (64)
3. Stanton (48)

RB

1. K. Smith (87)
2. A. Brown (67)
3. J. McKnight (64)

FB

1. C. Jackson (79)

WR

1. C. Johnson (97)
2. D. Williams (81)
3. B. Johnson (71)
4. B. London (67)
5. D. Briscoe (57)

TE

1. B. Pettigrew (92)
2. D. Gronkowski (67)
3. C. Fitzsimmons (68)

LT

1. C. Black (77)
2. T. Williams (60)

LG

1. L. Murtha (74)
2. D. Cook (71)

C

1. D. Raiola (80)
2. D. Gandy (63)

RG

1. S. Peterman (79)
2. C. Naeole (67)

RT

1. G. Cherilus (85)
2. D. Cook (69)

LE

1. C. Avril (79)
2. D. Davis (72)
3. J Wilkerson (71)

RE

1. D. White (82)
2. D. Davis (72)
3. J. Wilkerson (69)

DT

1. L. Marsh (82)
2. E. Johnson (77)
3. L. Cohen (69)
4. S. Hill (68)
5. S. Paea (54)

LOLB

1. J. Peterson (82)
2. D. Levy (67)

MLB

1. B. Spikes (89)
2. G. Guyton (72)
3. D. Ellerbe (66)

ROLB

1. E. Sims (90)
2. D. Levy (67)

CB

1. A. Henry (75)
2. K. Jennings (71)
3. J. Smith (68)
4. M. Huff (66)
5. E King (65)

FS

1. D. Bullocks (76)
2. A. Elam (73)

SS

1. L. Delmas (88)
2. M. Huff (71)

K

1. J. Feely (78)

P

1. N. Harris (73)

KR

1. J. McKnight (97)
2. A. Spievey (92)

PR

1. J. McKnight (97)

- I traded Jeff Backus to Miami for a 6th round pick. He was down to a 72 and Miami needed a RT which Backus will play.

- I traded Maurice Morris to New England who needed a backup for Sproles. I got a 7th out of them for him.

- I traded Philip Buchanon to the Steelers for a 6. He has regressed and they had cap room and needed depth at CB and PR.

[DeToxRox]

2011 NFL Draft Top Prospects
Note: All of this is before scouting

QB

1. Landy Jones (Oklahoma)
2. John Brantley (Florida)
3. Ryan Mallett (Arkansas)
4. Dayne Crist (Notre Dame)
5. Austin Davis (Southern Miss)

RB

1. Trent Richardson (Alabama)
2. Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State)
3. Richard Samuel (Georgia)
4. Marc Tyler (USC)
5. Jamie Harper (Clemson)

FB

1. Chad Diehl (Clemson)
2. DJ Shoemate (USC)
3. David Paulson (Oregon)
4. Matt Dunham (FSU)
5. Taylor Watson (Maryland)

WR

1. Devier Posey (Ohio State)
2. Reuben Randle (LSU)
3. Chaz Powell (PSU)
4. Travis Benjamin (Miami)
5. Junior Hemingway (Michigan)

TE

1. Andrew Jones (Missouri)
2. Kyle Rudolph (Notre Dame)
3. Wilson Youman (Ok. State)
4. Rhett Ellison (USC)
5. Lansford Watson (Maryland)

LT

1. Al Netter (Northwestern)
2. Darrion Weems (Oregon)
3. Mike Remmers (Oregon State)
4. Matt Reynolds (BYU)
5. Bradley Sowell (Ole Miss)

LG

1. Cordy Glenn (Georgia)
2. Johnnie Troutman (Penn State)
3. James Wilson (Florida)
4. Matt Baldwin (Va. Tech)
5. Josh Dworaczyk (LSU)

C

1. David Molk (Michigan)
2. David Snow (Texas)
3. Ben Jones (Georgia)
4. Quinn Barham (Penn State)
5. Jeremiah Hatch (Kansas)

RG

1. Trevor Robinson (Notre Dame)
2. Mickey Okafor (Texas Tech)
3. James Brooks (Va. Tech)
4. Ryan Miller (Colorado)
5. Will Blackwell (LSU)

RT

1. Justin Anderson (Georgia)
2. Marcel Jones (Nebraska)
3. Mark Huyge (Michigan)
4. Tyler Love (Alabama)
5. Nate Potter (Boise State)

LE

1. Marcus Robinson (Miami)
2. Chancey Aghayere (LSU)
3. Jack Crawford (Penn State)
4. Da'Quan Bowers (Clemson)
5. Michael McAdoo (North Carolina)

RE

1. Eric Lattimore (Penn State)
2. Dravannti Johnson (Texas)
3. Kevion Latham (Penn State)
4. Robert Quinn (North Carolina)
5. Justin Chaisson (Oklahoma)

DT

1. DaJohn Harris (USC)
2. Jaye Howard (Florida)
3. Tydreke Powell (North Carolina)
4. Marcus Forston (Miami)
5. Ethan Johnson (Notre Dame)

LOLB

1. JB Fitzgerald (Michigan)
2. Lorenzo Edwards (Florida)
3. Eddie Pleasant (Oregon)
4. Jake Johnson (Va. Tech)
5. Keenan Robinson (Texas)

MLB

1. Kenny Demens (Michigan)
2. Etienne Sabino (Ohio State)
3. Austin Box (Oklahoma)
4. Chris Galippo (USC)
5. Myschal Kendricks (Cal)

ROLB

1. Tariq Allen (Texas)
2. Jordan Campbell (USC)
3. Brandon Herron (Michigan)
4. Emmanuel Acho (Texas)
5. Manny Abreu (Rutgers)

CB

1. Patrick Peterson (LSU)
2. Devon Torrence (Ohio State)
3. BJ Scott (Alabama)
4. Janoris Jenkins (Florida)
5. Tavon Wilson (Illinois)

FS

1. Harrison Smith (Notre Dame)
2. Nolan Brewster (Texas)
3. Clint Floyd (Arizona State)
4. Robby Green (Alabama)
5. Terrance Parks (FSU)

SS

1. George Iloka (Boise State)
2. Nate Oliver (Ohio State)
3. Cyhl Quarles (Wake Forest)
4. Jarrell Young (USF)
5. Cameron Collins (Oregon State)

[DeToxRox]

Week 1: Detroit Lions (0-0) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 27 - Tampa Bay 7

We start the season in style with a thorough drubbing off the Bucs, the same team that helped keep us out of the playoffs last season with an upset in Detroit.

Stafford was 20/29 for 189 yards with 3 TD. He was efficient though the big plays evaded him for the most part, it didn't matter.

Kevin Smith ran 16 times for 52 yards. Not exactly amazing but all things considered a solid days work.

Calvin Johnson continues to evolve into the best WR in football as he caught 7 balls for 67 yards and he had all 3 touchdowns. Not really going to be able to argue that Stafford to Megatron is becoming the best QB - WR combo in football.

On the OL the only bad news was new LT Ciron Black allowed 3 sacks. That isn't going to cut it, but he is our best option there so I guess for now we tolerate it but let's hope it was first game jitters.

On D, we made up for those sacks by netting 8.5 sacks of our own which is just amazing. Ernie Sims had 3, Wilkerson, a FA pickup to add depth had 2, while Huff, Avril, Johnson and White all had 1. Actually White had 1.5 if we want to be specific.

Guyton and Spikes would lead the way with 7 solo tackles and an asisst, while rookie DT Lawrence Marsh had 2 solo tackles and 3 assists. His penetration the DL has really helped open things up.

Also of note was Daniel Bullocks had an INT.

[DeToxRox]

Week 2: Detroit Lions (1-0) vs Chicago Bears (0-1)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 14 - Chicago 6

Matthew Stafford didn't have a very good game by the numbers, completing 15 of 31 for just 135 yards, but he does throw 2 TD with 0 INT, and we rely on a heavy dose of Kevin Smith to pick up the 14-6 win.

Kevin Smith stole the show, running 20 times for 133 yards, though he didn't find the endzone, he kept moving the sticks and wearing down the defense past the point of exhaustion.

Calvin Smith was solid again with 5 grabs for 50 yards and a TD, while Bryant Johnson added 4 for 25 with a TD. No one else did a whole lot but we didn't need it.

Also of note, no sacks allowed by the OL

Meanwhile our D kept getting in Cutler's face, getting 2 sacks from Cliff Avril, plus one each from Dexter Davis and Ed Johnson. Brandon Spikes would provide 11 solo tackles with 6 assists, and Peterson would add 8 solo tackles himself.

[DeToxRox]

Week 3: Detroit has a bye

[DeToxRox]

Week 4: Detroit Lions (2-0) @ Atlanta Falcons (2-1)
Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Atlanta 45 - Detroit 21

This years battle of Matt's was not a contest. Matt Ryan throws for 350 yards and an astounding 6 TD as the Falcons just flat out roll us in our first away game of the season.

Matthew Stafford was 16/31 for 220 yards with 2 TD - 2 INT in a losing effort.

Kevin Smith was held to 19 yards on just 11 carries. Talk about humbling.

Meanwhile Derrick Williams was our leading WR with 5 grabs for 98 yards and a TD, while Pettigrew had 2 for 34 yards and a TD. Calvin was held to just 3 grabs for 44 yards.

On D, Levy had a sack and Bullocks a pick, but that was our only big plays on D. Sims and Peterson lead the way with 8 solo tackles.

[DeToxRox]

Week 5: Detroit Lions (2-1) @ Kansas City Chiefs (1-3)
Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 30 - Kansas City 17

Matthew Stafford struggled to find consistency in the passing game, going only 17/37 for 214 yards, but he did find Megatron twice for TD's, while throwing one pick.

Thankfully for him Kevin Smith brought his A game as he carried 29 times for a career high 174 yards and 2 TD vs a very bad Chiefs defense. He just kept gashing the line and getting to the second level of defenders, routinely bowling them down in the process.

Calvin Johnson would haul in 6 balls for 96 yards and 2 TD, including a beautiful 61 yard bomb that Stafford faked off the CB and Calvin blew by the safety on.

Our D gave up a lot of yardage but managed to sack QB Alex Smith (Filling in for an injured Matt Cassell) six times, with Avril netting 2 sacks, Johnson, Peterson, Huff and Marsh also getting one each. Marsh's sack was his first of his career.

Brandon Spikes would lead us with 8 solo tackles and 2 assists, and Ernie Sims had 4 solo tackles, 3 assists, 2 TFL and an INT.

This was a nice road win even though it was against a weak team.

[DeToxRox]

Week 6: Detroit Lions (3-1) @ Carolina Panthers (3-2)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 14 - Carolina 9

Matthew Stafford goes 27/37 for 211 yards with 2 TD - 1 INT and the defense brings their best game in a long, long time, limiting Carolina to 3 Mason Crosby FG's to give us the big time 14-9 win.

Kevin Smith once again was stellar, carrying 17 times for 103 yards. He didn't score this week but averaging 6 yards a carry, he made his mark.

Calvin Johnson would haul in 7 balls for 93 yards but not score for the first time all year. Instead it was Brandon Pettigrew who had 5 grabs for 42 yards and 2 TD.

On the defensive side of things, Peterson and White both had sacks, and Peterson and Elam would lead the way with 6 solo tackles. No INT or anything but we just didn't give Carolina anything and we move to 4-1.

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Week 7: Detroit Lions (4-1) vs Green Bay Packers (1-4)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Green Bay 27 - Detroit 15

The Packers D held us to 5 FG, as Stafford was just 17/28 for 183 yards with no TD and no INT, but what is truly sad is we lost despite 224 yards on 20 carries from Kevin Smith, who also did not score. 224 yards from your RB and you lose? Unreal.

Calvin had 4 grabs for 61 yards to lead our receivers, but was held out of the endzone for the second straight game.

Meanwhile our D allowed Rodgers to throw for 4 TD and over 300 yards and we didn't get a pick for yet another game. The lack of turnovers is distressing. We did get 4 sacks, with 1 each from Johnson, Marsh, Sims and Peterson.

Delmas lead us with 11 solo tackles, while Spikes added 9 solo tackles himself.

[DeToxRox]

Week 8: Detroit Lions (4-2) @ Chicago Bears (4-2)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 17 - Chicago 9

Matthew Stafford was solid as usual going 20/33 for 211 yards with 2 TD - 1 INT as he picked apart the Bears with short passes and found big plays when he needed them.

Kevin Smith forgot his Superman cape today running 16 times for 48 yards after three great games in a row but it's too be expected. He is still a top 10 back in the NFL.

Calvin got back in the endzone, catching 5 balls for 73 yards with that TD. Bryant Johnson would also score a TD and Pettigrew added 7 grabs for 58 yards.

Our D was once again great, though it again didn't force any turnovers which is disconcerting. Guyton had 10 solo tackles as Spikes missed some of the game with an injury but he is fine for next week. Sims would add 8 tackles and Avril added our only sack.

A good win to bounce back from the Packer loss.

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Mid-season Report

Standings

NFC North

1. Detroit (5-2)
2. Chicago (4-3)
3. Minnesota (3-4)
4. Green Bay (3-4)

NFC South

1. Atlanta (5-2)
2. Carolina (4-4)
3. Tampa Bay (3-4)
4. New Orleans (3-4)

NFC East

1. Philadelphia (4-3)
2. Dallas (3-3-1)
3. New York (3-5)
4. Washington (1-6)

NFC West

1. Arizona (4-3)
2. St. Louis (4-3)
3. San Francisco (4-4)
4. Seattle (3-4)

AFC North

1. Pittsburgh (6-2)
2. Cincinnati (5-2)
3. Cleveland (3-4)
4. Baltimore (0-7)

AFC South

1. Jacksonville (6-1)
2. Tennessee (4-3)
3. Houston (2-4)
4. Indianapolis (2-5)

AFC East

1. Buffalo (5-2)
2. New England (5-2)
3. New York (3-4-1)
4. Miami (3-5)

AFC West

1. San Diego (4-3)
2. Oakland (4-3)
3. Denver (4-4)
4. Kansas City (2-6)

Notable Injuries

- Wes Welker is out 7 weeks with a Dislocated Hip
- Randy Moss is out 8 weeks with Fractured Toe
- Roddrick Muckelroy is out 4 weeks with a Broken Collarbone
- Donnie Avery is out for the season with a Fractured Shoulderblade
- Drew Brees is out 7 weeks with a Fractured Foot
- Ryan Clady is out for the season with a Torn Groin
- Joe Thomas is out for the season with a Torn Groin
- Brady Quinn is out for the season with a Broken Femur
- Matt Ryan is out 7 weeks with a Dislocated Hip

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Week 9: Detroit Lions (5-2) vs Philadelphia Eagles (4-3)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 27 - Philadelphia 21

Stafford wasn't overly impressive at all, with 186 yards and a TD and an INT, but our D holds them to 5 FG so it doesn't quite matter.

Kevin Smith runs 10 times for 60 yards, and our FB Cory Jackson drives home a 1 yard TD for his first TD of the season.

Calvin had 5 grabs for 44 yards, while Pettigrew had 5 for 43 and a TD. He is quietly becoming one of the 5 or 6 premier TE's in the NFL.

Meanwhile our D breaks out with a 3 INT night, with one each from Jennings, Henry and Sims plus we get sacks from Ed Johnson and Henry. Delmas, Sims and Spikes would also all notch 9 solo tackles.

Also to note, our rookie DB Amari Spievey returned a kickoff 94 yards for a TD which was absolutely huge. That kid can play.

[DeToxRox]

Week 10: Detroit Lions (6-2) vs Minnesota Vikings (3-5)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 41 - New Orleans 24

We decided to be more aggressive today, and Stafford responded going 17/26 for 159 yards and 2 TD in three quarters of work. We were up by 28 in the fourth when Troy Smith came in, only to go 7/10 for 96 yards a TD of his own. This was a thorough beating.

Kevin Smith struggled to run vs a stout Vikes DL, only gaining 36 yards on 17 carries, but it just didn't matter today.

Calvin was his usual steady self with 9 grabs for 80 yards and a TD. Pettigrew would add 3 grabs for 35 yards and a TD and Brandon London would have 2 grabs for 48 yards and a TD from Troy Smith.

On D, Ernie Sims had a sack, and Jennings and Spikes had INT. Jennings was actually a pick six. Delmas, Spikes and Peterson each had 8 solo stops.

Also Joe McKnight had a 59 yard PR for a TD. Our return game is just lethal.

[DeToxRox]

Week 11: Detroit Lions (7-2) vs New Orleans Saints (3-6)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 16 - New Orleans 7

Matthew Stafford overcomes a 3 INT night to get the 16-7 vs a Drew Brees-less Saints on Monday Night Football.

Stafford was 22/40 for 291 yards and a TD, as well as those 3 INT, but with Kellen Clemens running the Saints offense the INT's meant little as they just kept sputtering and giving us the ball right back.

Kevin Smith bounced back with 21 carries for 149 yards in his best game in a few weeks. He just shredded the Saints front seven.

Calvin Johnson had his best game of the season with 9 grabs for 161 yards and a TD. Also of note was Dez Briscoe catching 3 balls for 28 yards. Not bad for a rookie buried on the depth chart. Eight different Lions would catch passes today.

On D we had an astounding 8 sacks, with Avril, Johnson and White picking up 2 each, plus Spikes and Peterson grabbing one.

Rookie DB Jimmy Smith would add his first career INT and Peterson added another one to his belt as our D is slowly picking up their aggression and causing turnovers.

Spikes lead us in tackles with 11, with Delmas next at 7.

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Week 12: Detroit Lions (8-2) vs San Diego Chargers (7-3)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 27 - San Diego 13

Matthew Stafford has his best game of the year, going 21/26 for 233 yards and 3 TD as we just bowl over the Chargers D en route to our first winning record in over a decade.

Kevin Smith was held to just 14 yards on 11 carries but the Chargers D couldn't handle our passing game and paid dearly for it.

Brandon Pettigrew was our leading receiver with 7 grabs for 102 yards and a TD. Calvin would add 4 grabs for 48 yards and a TD, and Bryant Johnson would also score en route to the win.

On D we didn't have any INT but we had 5 sacks, with Davis, Sims, Peterson, White and Marsh each grabbing one. Sims and Spikes would also each add 6 solo tackles.

This was by far our best win as we have feasted on bad teams but finally win one vs a good team.

[DeToxRox]

Week 13: Detroit Lions (9-2) @ Oakland Raiders (4-7)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Oakland 33 - Detroit 24

Matthew Stafford plays awfully, even though he threw for over 300 yards, and we lose to a bad Oakland team 33-24. Stafford was 19/47 for 314 yards with 1 TD - 2 INT. Just no consistency and we paid dearly.

Once again Kevin Smith was stuffed with 24 yards on 16 carries. Our OL is either wearing down, or Smith is, because that's two in a row with under 2 ypc. That won't cut it.

Calvin was his usual self, grabbing 8 for 125 and a TD. Derrick Williams had his first good game of the year with 4 for 78 and Brandon London had 2 for 44 but it wasn't enough.

Guyton and Bullocks had INT; Bullocks taking his back for a TD, and Avril had 1.5 sacks, but that was it on D. Spikes did have 10 solo tackles in the losing effort.

[DeToxRox]

Week 14: Detroit Lions (9-3) vs Denver Broncos (5-7)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Denver 20 - Detroit 12

Stafford goes 17/38 for 123 yards and a TD which tells you all you need to know. We probably pushed it trying to throw more then it was working better pounding the rock, but live and learn.

Kevin Smith only rushes 11 times for 31 yards so expect things to change next week as we've lost two should wins in a row.

Calvin was totally dominated, grabbing 1 ball for 14 yards. Pettigrew had 5 for 28 and Williams had 4 for 22 with a TD. Just can't have that from your leading WR.

On D, White and Johnson had 2 sacks, and Wilkerson and Peterson each had a sack but we had no INT which sucks. Spikes lead the way with 10 solo tackles.

[DeToxRox]

Week 15: Detroit Lions (9-4) @ San Francisco 49'ers (6-7)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Spikes
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

San Francisco 19 - Detroit 13

Ugh. This one was awful. All we need is one more win and we clinch a playoff spot but we just don't want it. Oh and of course, Brandon Spikes goes down for the year with a Torn Pec. We hadn't had a major injury all year and this happens. Just not good.

Stafford was 18/33 for 257 yards and a TD - INT. He needs to work on his accuracy because lately it has not been very good at all.

Smith does manage to gain 80 yards on 15 carries, so hopefully there will be more of that in the future. We need him badly now to control the clock for us.

Derrick Williams had the best game of any Lions WR all year with 8 grabs for 188 yards and a TD. Calvin only managed 2 for 28 so this was huge, but obviously not huge enough.

On D, Sims and Marsh get sacks and Delmas has 10 solo tackles but it isn't enough.

Just a terrible day.

[DeToxRox]

Week 16: Detroit Lions (9-5) @ Minnesota Vikings (7-7)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Guyton
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Detroit 22 - Minnesota 14

We clinch at least the Wildcard with a big 22-14 win in Minnesota as Matthew Stafford leads us to 13 points in the 4th to give us the victory.

Stafford was 17/24 for 199 yards and 2 TD in the winning effort, coming back from a 1st quarter injury in the process. In his absence Troy Smith threw 2 picks so it was a must he return.

Calvin rebounded from some weak games to catch 8 balls for 100 yards and a TD while Dan Gronkowski would catch his first career TD as well.

On D, Avril had a sack, Jennings a pick and Ellerbe had 7 solo tackles. A very good all around defensive effort.

We're now tied with Chicago at 10-5. Should we win next week I do believe we win the North because of the tiebreakers. So Chicago's only hope is a win and we lose.

[DeToxRox]

Week 17: Detroit Lions (10-5) @ Green Bay Packers (7-8)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Guyton
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Green Bay 24 - Detroit 5

I won't even get into it. We were God awful and of course the Bears won and get a bye, and now we're stuck playing the f'ing Falcons who have a full team now and already tooled us once. Don't like our chances here.

[DeToxRox]

Wildcard: Detroit Lions (10-6) @ Atlanta Falcons (9-7)

Detroit Lions Starting Lineup

QB: Stafford
RB: Smith
FB: Jackson
WR1: C. Johnson
WR2: Williams
TE: Pettigrew
LT: Black
LG: Murtha
C: Raiola
RG: Peterman
RT: Cherilus

LE: Avril
DT: Marsh
DT: Johnson
RE: White
LOLB: Peterson
MLB: Guyton
ROLB: Sims
CB1: Henry
CB2: Jennings
FS: Bullocks
SS: Delmas

K: Feely
P: Harris
KR: McKnight/Speivey
PR: McKnight

Atlanta 40 - Detroit 12

We're just not good enough and we get run out of the stadium. Again this one isn't one I want to even talk about. A lot of things need to be changed and we need to add talent to our OL and Secondary.

[DeToxRox]

Around the NFL: Wildcard Edition

Denver 24 - Cincinnati 20
Pittsburgh 28 - Tennessee 10
Green Bay 22 - Arizona 17
Atlanta 40 - Detroit 12

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Around the NFL: Divisional Playoffs

Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) @ New England Patriots (12-4)
New England 17 - Pittsburgh 6

Denver Broncos (9-7) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (10-6)
Jacksonville 37 - Denver 23

Green Bay Packers (9-7) @ Chicago Bears (11-5)
Chicago 20 - Green Bay 16

Atlanta Falcons (9-7) @ Dallas Cowboys (10-5-1)
Dallas 23 - Atlanta 20 (OT)

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Around the NFL: Conference Title Games

Jacksonville Jaguars (10-6) @ New England Patriots (12-4)
Patriots 31 - Jaguars 0

Dallas Cowboys (10-5-1) @ Chicago Bears (11-5)
Chicago 39 - Dallas 36

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Around the NFL: Superbowl Edition

Superbowl 47

Chicago Bears (11-5) vs New England Patriots (12-4)
New England 35 - Chicago 33

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Around the NFL: Awards Edition

NFL MVP: QB Tony Romo (Dallas)
NFL O. POTY: HB Michael Turner (Atlanta)
NFL D. POTY: SS Brandon Merriweather (New England)
NFL O. ROTY WR Damian Williams (Miami)
NFL D. POTY: SS Morgan Burnett (Dallas)

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Around the NFL: Retirements

- Chris Naeole (DET)
- Jared DeVries (DET)
- Terrell Owens (BUF)
- Brian Dawkins (DEN)
- Ronde Barber (TB)
- Kurt Warner (ARZ)
- Jason Taylor (MIA)
- Mike Vrabel (KC)
- Donald Driver (GB)
- Al Harris (GB)
- Jon Runyan (STL)

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Around the NFL: Detroit resignings

- We bring back Derrick Williams, DeAndre Levy, Sammie Lee Hill, Anthony Henry and several other depth guys. The top 3, Williams, Levy and Hill were guys I wanted and everyone else was gravy.

- We let Dewayne White, Kelly Jennings, Aaron Brown, Jimmy Wilkerson, Bryant Johnson and Drew Stanton go to FA.

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Around the NFL: Free Agency

Top FA

1. WR Devin Thomas (87)
2. CB Sheldon Brown (85)
3. WR Jarrett Dillard (84)
4. RT Jamon Meredith (84)
5. CB Ladarius Webb (84)
6. CB D.J Moore (83)
7. C Matt Birk (83)
8. WR Juaquin Iglesias (83)
9. TE Daniel Graham (83)
10. RT Ryan Diem (81)
11. QB Chad Henne (79)

- Detroit signs CB Donald Washington (78) to a 4 year, 25 mil deal with a 10 mil bonus. We need a #1 CB and he can be it for now. We still need 1 more through the draft. This is our only FA signing as we have a lot of picks, though they're later ones and I wanna let the rookies get a crack.

- Devin Thomas signs with the Jags, 6 years/42.95 mil, 16 mil bonus

- Sheldon Brown to the Falcons, 3 years/23.82 mil, 9.24 mil bonus

- Jarrett Dillard to the Giants, 5 years/29.5 mil, 11.05 mil bonus

- Jamon Meredith to the Cards, 4 years/28.56 mil, 11.32 mil bonus

- Ladarius Webb to the Packers, 4 years, 30.36 mil, 11.76 mil bonus

- DJ Moore to the Packers, 4 years, 28.8 mil, 11.52 mil bonus

- Chad Henne to the Seahawks, 5 years/31.3 mil, 12.5 mil bonus

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Around the NFL: NFL Draft

First Round

1. CLE - DE Chancey Aghayere (LSU)
2. WAS - CB Patrick Peterson (LSU)
3. IND - DT Jaye Howard (Florida)
4. NO - WR Chaz Powell (Penn State)
5. TB - HB Trent Richardson (Alabama)
6. NYJ - SS George Iloka (Boise State)
7. HOU - CB Robert Blanton (Notre Dame)
8. OAK - RT Justin Anderson (Gerogia)
9. BUF - LOLB Lorenzo Edwards (Florida)
10. KC - HB Richard Samuel (Georgia)
11. SEA - FS Harrison Smith (Notre Dame)
12. CIN - HB Marc Tyler (USC)
13. MIA - DE Jack Crawford (Penn State)
14. STL - HB Jamie Harper (Clemson)
15. CAR - DE Da'Quan Bowers (Clemson)
16. NYG - DE Eric Lattimore (Penn State)
17. PHI - MLB Chris Gallipo (USC)
18. SF - CB Aaron Williams (Texas)
19. MIN - MLB Kenny Demens (Michigan)
20. SD - LG James Wilson (Florida)
21. BAL - RT Marcel Jones (Nebraska)
22. DET - RG Trevor Robinson (Notre Dame)
23. TEN - C David Snow (Texas)
24. ARZ - RT Mitchell Schwartz (Cal)
25. GB - HB Chris Rainey (Florida)
26. PIT - CB BJ Scott (Alabama)
27. ALT - DT DaJohn Harris (USC)
28. DEN - WR Devier Posey (Ohio State)
29. JAX - HB Jermie Calhoun (Oklahoma)
30. DAL - LT Peter Konz (Wisconsin)
31. CHI - WR Reuben Randle (LSU)
32. NE - FS Robby Green (Alabama)

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Around the NFL: Detroit Lions Draft

#22 - RG Trevor Robinson - 79/A: He will start at RG from the get go. We now have a young OL with Black/Murtha/Raiola/Robinson/Cherilus. This should be a great pick for us.

#54 - DE Justin Chaisson - 72/B: He will be backing up Cliff Avril, as our now 3rd year DE Dexter Davis will start at LE. Chaisson was a good pick where we got him, and should turn into a steal.

#97 - HB Stephfon Green - 65/B: We traded down from our 3rd rounder to Cleveland for their 4th and 5th, we also gave up a 7th. Green is a balanced back who is as good as Aaron Brown, who we let go, with better potential, and he is cheaper. This was a solid pick here.

#118 - CB Jeremy Brown: 62/B. The potential for Brown is amazing for where he was picked. He will start off as our 5th DB, behind Washington, Henry and Smith. He will battle with Spievey for the 4th DB duties but we have some good young players here, but nothing special yet.

#129 - WR Jonathan Baldwin: 60/C. We needed a WR and I wasn't going to sign one when we have Calvin and Williams. Baldwin is 6'5" which is mainly why I took him. I suspect he'll be a good red zone thread in the future but for now he is our 4th WR.

#150 - RG Jaymes Brooks: Was cut after signing. Busted pick.

#167 - ROLB Alex Hrebec: Was cut after signing. Busted pick.

#182 - FS Clint Floyd: Was cut after signing. Busted pick.

#186 - K Philip Welch: Was cut after signing. Busted pick.

#197 - QB Kellen Moore: 52/F. He was better then Drew Stanton and we needed a 3rd QB, but that's all he will ever be.

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2013 NFL Draft Prospects
All prospects are rated prior to being scouted

QB

1. Cody Green (Nebraska)
2. Ju Ju Clayton (Virginia Tech)
3. Tate Forcier (Michigan)
4. Matt Barkley (USC)
5. Star Jackson (Alabama)

RB

1. Bryce Brown (Tennessee)
2. Jamaal Berry (Ohio State)
3. Carlton Thomas (Ohio State)
4. Vincent Smith (Michigan)
5. Jeremy Smith (Oklahoma State)

FB

1. TJ Pridemore (Florida)
2. Mike Marrow (Alabama)
3. Richard Watson (Georgia Tech)
4. James Georgiades (Ohio State)
5. Kyler Reed (Nebraska)

WR

1. Andre Debose (Florida)
2. Brice Butler (USC)
3. Omarius Hines (Florida)
4. DeJuan Miller (Colorado)
5. TJ Lawerence (Florida)

TE

1. TE Logan Thomas (Va. Tech)
2. Beau Reliford (Florida State)
3. Blake Ayles (USC)
4. Nic Dilillio (Ohio State)
5. Cory Harkey (UCLA)

LT

1. Matt Romnie (Notre Dame)
2. DJ Fluker (Alabama)
3. Patrick Omameh (Michigan)
4. Jatavious Jackson (USF)
5. Peters Drey (Purdue)

LG

1. Mark Buchanan (Texas)
2. Omoregie Uzzi (Georgia Tech)
3. Graham Pocic (Illinois)
4. Khaled Holmes (USC)
5. Barrett Jones (Alabama)

OC

1. Sam Robey (Florida)
2. Tevita Stevens (Utah)
3. Rocko Khoury (Michigan)
4. Brad Bednar (Miami of Ohio)
5. Ben Habern (Oklahoma)

RG

1. Derek Tuimauga (Utah)
2. Stephen Good (Oklahoma)
3. Matt Summers-Gavin (Cal)
4. Ricky Barnum (Michigan)
5. Kevin Zeitler (Wisconsin)

RT

1. Cameron Kaufhold (Baylor)
2. Zach Waller (Boise State)
3. Mark Arcidicano (Penn State)
4. RJ Dill (Maryland)
5. Alex Hurst (LSU)

LE

1. RJ Washington (Oklahoma)
2. Alex Okafor (Texas)
3. Kapron Lews Moore (Notre Dame)
4. Nick Perry (USC)
5. Anthony LaLota (Michigan)

RE

1. Devon Kennard (USC)
2. Sam Montgomery (LSU)
3. William Green (Florida)
4. Wes Horton (USC)
5. Craig Roh (Michigan)

DT

1. Will Campbell (Michigan)
2. Kerry Murphy (Alabama)
3. AJ Francis (Maryland)
4. Blake Steinkuhler (Nebraska)
5. Montori Hughes (Tennessee)
6. John Drew (Duke)

LOLB

1. Darius Fleming (Notre Dame)
2. Anthony McDonald (Notre Dame)
3. Jaydan Bird (Oklahoma)
4. CJ Holton (Miami)
5. Josh Kadu (Oregon)

MLB

1. Jon Bostic (Florida)
2. Michael Lanaris (USF)
3. BJ Machen (Georgia Tech)
4. Vontaze Burfict (Arizona State)
5. Will Compton (Nebraska)

ROLB

1. Mati T'eo (Notre Dame)
2. Sean Fisher (Nebraska)
3. Ryan Roberson (Texas)
4. Michael Yancich (Penn State)
5. Nick Clancy (Boston College)

CB

1. Brian Baucham (USC)
2. Travis Howard (Ohio State)
3. Aaron Hester (UCLA)
4. Marlon Pollard (UCLA)
5. JT Floyd (Michigan)

FS

1. Vlad Emilien (Michigan)
2. Drew McCallister (USC)
3. Kevin Claxton (Wisconsin)
4. Brandon Smith (Michigan)
5. Matt Tucker (Arizona State)

SS

1. Keelan Johnson (Arizona State)
2. Robert Lester (Alabama)
3. Patrick Kivelhan (Rutgers)
4. Deon Reed (Cincinnati)
5. Dee Finley (Florida)

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2012 - 13 NFL Best

QB

1. Peyton Manning (IND) - 98
2. Tom Brady (NE) - 97
3. Aaron Rodgers (GB) - 97
4. Carson Palmer (CIN) - 97
5. Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) - 95

HB

1. Adrian Peterson (MIN) - 98
2. DeAngelo Williams (CAR) - 95
3. Michael Turner (ATL) - 95
4. Matt Forte (CHI) - 95
5. Chris Johnson (TEN) - 94

FB

1. Jonathan Dwyer (TB) - 98
2. Matt Clapp (OAK) - 97
3. Brody Eldridge (MIA) - 94
4. Le'ron McClain (BAL) - 94
5. Stanley Havili (NYJ) - 93

WR

1. Larry Fitzgerald (ARZ) - 99
2. Andre Johnson (HOU) - 98
3. Calvin Johnson (DET) - 98
4. Steve Smith (CAR) - 97
5. Randy Moss (NE) - 96

TE

1. Jermaine Gresham (MIN) - 99
2. Tony Gonzalez (ATL) - 98
3. Jason Witten (DAL) - 98
4. Jon Carlson (SEA) - 94
5. Chris Cooley (WAS) - 93

LT

1. Michael Roos (TEN) - 97
2. Jason Peters (PHI) - 96
3. Jake Long (MIA) - 95
4. Joe Thomas (CLE) - 95
5. Walter Jones (SEA) - 92

LG

1. Steve Hutchinson (MIN) - 98
2. Logan Mankins (NE) - 93
3. Kris Dielman (SD) - 93
4. Sergio Render (CIN) - 92
5. Ben Grubbs (BAL) - 91

C

1. Nick Mangold (NYJ) - 95
2. Jason Brown (STL) - 94
3. Maurkice Pouncey (CIN) - 93
4. Andre Gurode (DAL) - 91
5. Alex Mack (CLE) - 91

RG

1. Mike Pouncey (NYJ) - 96
2. Chris Snee (NYG) - 96
3. Jahri Evans (NO) - 94
4. Davin Joseph (TB) - 92
5. Harvey Dahl (ATL) - 91

RT

1. Jason Smith (STL) - 95
2. Jeff Otah (CAR) - 95
3. David Stewart (TEN) - 94
4. Eugene Monroe (JAX) - 94
5. Andre Smith (CIN) - 93

LE

1. Justin Tuck (NYG) - 95
2. Darnell Dockett (ARZ) - 94
3. Robert Mathis (IND) - 91
4. Tyson Jackson (KC) - 90
5. BJ Raji (GB) - 88

RE

1. Jared Allen (MIN) - 98
2. Mario Williams (HOU) - 96
3. Julius Peppers (CAR) - 94
4. Osi Umenyiora (NYG) - 94
5. Patrick Kerney (SEA) - 92

DT

1. Kevin Williams (MIN) - 97
2. Sedrick Ellis (NO) - 93
3. Vince Wilfork (NE) - 93
4. Tommie Harris (CHI) - 93
5. Albert Haynesworth (WAS) - 92

LOLB

1. Aaron Curry (SEA) - 96
2. Aaron Kampman (GB) - 95
3. LaMarr Woodley (PIT) - 93
4. Shaun Phillips (SD) - 92
5. Roddrick Muckelroy (OAK) - 91

MLB

1. Patrick Willis (SF) - 98
2. Jerod Mayo (NE) - 95
3. Jon Beason (CAR) - 95
4. Brandon Spikes (DET) - 92
5. Ray Lewis (BAL) - 92

ROLB

1. DeMarcus Ware (DAL) - 98
2. James Harrison (PIT) - 97
3. Lance Briggs (CHI) - 95
4. Keith Bulluck (TEN) - 94
5. Joey Porter (MIA) - 93

CB

1. Nnamdi Asomugha (OAK) - 99
2. Darrellle Revis (NYJ) - 96
3. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (ARZ) - 95
4. Assante Samuel (PHI) - 94
5. Corland Ginnegan (TEN) - 93

FS

1. Ed Reed (BAL) - 99
2. Taylor Mays (TB) - 98
3. Michael Griffin (TEN) - 95
4. LaRon Landry (WAS) - 93
5. Nick Collins (GB) - 92

SS

1. Troy Polamalu (PIT) - 99
2. Adrian Wilson (ARZ) - 97
3. Bob Sanders (IND) - 95
4. Larry Asante (JAX) - 88
5. Chris Hope (HOU) - 88

K

1. Rob Bironas (TEN) - 95
2. Josh Brown (STL) - 94
3. Nate Kaeding (SD) - 92
4. Robbie Gould (CHI) - 92
5. Nick Folk (DAL) - 90

P

1. Shane Lechler (OAK) - 98
2. Mat McBriar (DAL) - 94
3. Mike Scifres (SD) - 93
4. Andy Lee (SF) - 92
5. Kevin Huber (CIN) - 91

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2012 Detroit Lions Depth Chart

QB

1. M. Stafford (91)
2. T. Smith (61)
3. K. Moore (52)

RB

1. K. Smith (88)
2. J. McKnight (70)
3. S. Green (65)

FB

1. C. Jackson (82)

WR

1. C. Johnson (98)
2. D. Williams (84)
3. B. London (68)
4. J. Baldwin (60)
5. D. Briscoe (59)

TE

1. B. Pettigrew (92)
2. D. Gronkowski (65)
3. C. Jackson (77)

LT

1. C. Black (81)
2. L. Murtha (75)
3. T. Williams (66)

LG

1. S. Peterman (75)
2. L. Murtha (75)
3. M. Boskovich (66)

C

1. D. Raiola (79)
2. L. Murtha (76)
3. D. Cook (67)

RG

1. T. Robinson (79)
2. L. Murtha (75)
3. D. Cook (70)

RT

1. G. Cherilus (86)
2. L. Murtha (77)
3. T. Williams (65)

LE

1. D. Davis (77)
2. J. Chaisson (72)
3. J. Jarmon (72)

RE

1. C. Avril (81)
2. J. Chaisson (72)
3. J. Jarmon (71)

DT

1. L. Marsh (88)
2. E. Johnson (77)
3. L. Cohen (67)
4. S. Hill (65)
5. S. Paea (56)

LOLB

1. J. Peterson (88)
2. D. Levy (70)

MLB

1. B. Spikes (92)
2. G. Guyton (73)
3. D. Ellerbe (66)

ROLB

1. E. Sims (91)
2. D. Levy (70)

CB

1. D. Washington (79)
2. J. Smith (73)
3. A. Henry (74)
4. J. Brown (62)
5. A. Spievey (62)

FS

1. D. Bullocks (77)
2. A. Elam (70)

SS

1. L. Delmas (88)
2. M. Huff (70)

K

1. J. Feely (78)

P

1. N. Harris (73)

KR

1. J. McKnight (99)
2. J. Brown (98)

PR

1. J. McKnight (99)

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Week 1: Detroit (0-0) @ Minnesota (0-0)

Minnesota 24 - Detroit 19

Stafford was 12/19 for 121 yards before leaving the game with a minor injury. Troy Smith would then go just 3/13 for 38 yards and our O would not do anything the rest of the game.

Kevin Smith ran 14 times for 70 yards and a TD.

Calvin just had 3 grabs for 29 yards but that is too be expected when Smith comes in like that.

Spikes would go down with injury but not miss any long term time, and in his place Guyton had an astounding 17 solo tackles. Ed Johnson would have 2 sacks and Dexter Davis had 1.5 and Delmas had a pick.

That said it just was not enough.

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Week 2: Detroit Lions (0-1) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)

Detroit 21 - Jacksonville 17

Stafford was 21/42 for 241 yards with 2 TD - 1 INT in what has to be considered an average to above average game for him. He did enough to win but it wasn't his best work.

Kevin Smith ran just 8 times for 32 yards but he did score a TD.

Calvin rebounds from a bad week with 8 grabs for 67 yards and 2 TD. Pettigrew was also big with 4 catches for 69 yards.

Spikes had 9 solo tackles to lead our D on that front, while we managed 8.5 sacks on the Jags, with Delmas having 2, Avril having 2.5, and Bullocks, Sims and Davis all notching one. Delmas would also add an INT.

The one bad spot was Ciron Black has broken his hand and will be out 9 weeks.

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Week 3: Detroit Lions (1-1) vs San Francisco 49'ers (1-1)

Detroit 27 - San Francisco 21

Matt Stafford goes 26/40 for 293 yards with 3 TD - 1 INT as he bounces back nicely from a just okay game last week.

Pettigrew had 8 grabs for 57 yards and 2 TD as he is turning into a quite a safety valve for Stafford. Calvin would have 7 grabs for 84 yards and Derrick Williams had 3 for 44 and a TD. The one bad thing was Dez Briscoe broke his leg and will miss the rest of the year.

On D, Spikes lead all Lions with 9 solo tackles and 4 assists. Ernie Sims would add a sack but no one would pick a pass off on our D.

Still, we move to 2-1 so no real complaints.

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Week 4: Detroit Lions (2-1) vs Carolina Panthers (3-0)

Detroit 31 - Carolina 13

Stafford shows up on Monday Night Football and brings his A game with him, completing 23 of 41 for 271 yards with 3 TD and no INT. His completion % was not that good but he made plays and that's what we need.

Kevin Smith ran 15 times for 67 yards and a TD. He isn't getting the touches he did last year but he's been effective when he does get it.

Calvin would have 7 for 106 and a TD. Derrick Williams had 5 for 71 and a TD, and Kevin Smith added another TD through the air.

Spikes was again our leading tackler with 12 solo tackles, 5 assists, 2 TFL and a sack. Cohen, Davis and Marsh would also notch sacks. Daniel Bullocks would also have an INT.

A good win to take us into our bye.

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Week 6: Detroit Lions (3-1) @ Green Bay Packers (2-2)

Green Bay 27 - Detroit 6

Matt Stafford leaves with a dislocated ankle, making him miss the next game as well, and we get rocked behind less then stellar play from Troy Smith.

Honestly besides 9 tackles, 3 assists with 4 TFL from Brandon Spikes no one did a damn thing in this game.

We'll have to adjust accordingly vs Chicago.

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So I decided to just sim the season as I want to get the created guys in Madden asap.

[DeToxRox]

2012 Notes

- Pats beat the Bears in the Superbowl 35-25.

- Aaron Rodgers won the MVP.

- Jon Beason was D. POTY.

- Chaz Powell was O. ROTY.

- Cyhl Quarles was D. ROTY.