DWinzit Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Lions released Kevin Jones. A stunner, but Jones has undergone surgery for a Lisfranc foot fracture and a torn ACL the last two offseasons. He's uncertain to be ready for the 2008 season and may not be "100%" until 2009. He will make an interesting pickup, but is looking at a backup role this year. It's possible the Lions will re-sign him at a reduced rate, but more likely Tatum Bell, Brian Calhoun, and a highly picked rookie to be named later will take over the Lions backfield. Source: Profootballtalk.com Lions released DE Kalimba Edwards. The Lions gave Edwards a huge contract two seasons ago in hopes that he'd develop into something more than a situational pass rusher, but it never happened. He was scheduled to make $3.9 million this season. Source: Detroit Free Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilsu Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Didn't see that coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 count down to a thread on either player in the stadium, 5...4....3..2...1 That being said, Kalimba would be worth a look, but obviously not a big contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdlives Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I wonder whether they're gearing up to grab one of those top RB's in the draft or anticipating a shot at Shaun Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I think Jones is more interesting. If some team doesn't need him NOW, but wants to think ahead to 09. He probably could come pretty cheap if that team is willing to let him fully heal before pushing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamshatterer Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 VM+I due to injury for Jones??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I still remember the hype the Lions got from that draft. Its possible that by TC, all of their first round draft picks between 2002 and 2005 might not be with the team (4 of the 5 picks being top 10). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Kalimba Edwards - cut Boss Bailey - left via FA Charles Rogers - cut Mike Williams - traded Joey Harrington - cut Kevin Jones - cut .... and people moan about our draft record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_cavalierman Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I say we stay in house and allow Chris Wilson to develop. He looked pretty good last year in a limited role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Matt Millen sucks!!! Like, I don't know any Lions fans and I don't much care for Detroit, but honestly Millen makes Casserly and early Cerrato seem like Ron Wolf or young Bobby Beathard. It is absolutely horrific how badly his draft decisions have panned out. His picks are either no-talent bums or they are injury prone. How on earth does he still collect a paycheck??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowland Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Matt Millen's first 5 drafts ('01-'05) with the Lions brought in 12 players in the 1st and 2nd rds. Only 4 (Jeff Backus, Dominic Raiola, Roy Williams, Shaun Cody) are still with the team. Shaun Rogers - traded Joey Harrington- cut Kalimba Edwards - cut Charles Rogers - cut Boss Bailey - leaves via FA Kevin Jones - cut Teddy Lehman - leaves via FA Mike Williams - cut Not getting those top picks to work out really sets you back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Kalimba Edwards - cutBoss Bailey - left via FA Charles Rogers - cut Mike Williams - traded Joey Harrington - cut Kevin Jones - cut .... and people moan about our draft record. I'd rather trade for guys who will at least get your hopes up in FA than draft bust after bust. And we might have add the only WR they drafted (pre-CJ) that panned out- Roy Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 God, the Lions have been a disaster ever since Barry Sanders left. I have more respect for AZ. than detriot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboysSaintsFan Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 ]']I still remember the hype the Lions got from that draft. Its possible that by TC' date=' all of their first round draft picks between 2002 and 2005 might not be with the team (4 of the 5 picks being top 10).[/quote']Kevin Jones was actually Tuna's first choice in the '04 draft to begin with-yeah, as high as he was on Julius, word was that he wanted to trade back INTO the 1st round(after coming out of it with Buffalo) to nab KJ. With that being said-can't see him being any kind of minor upgrade wherever he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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