NFL Labor: Bob McNair’s Words Ring Hollow while NFL Books Still Closed
Published on: 14th April, 2010
According to Houston Texans' owner Bob McNair, the NFL needs a bailout, and NFL teams are running out of money. When asked why teams were not spending on free agents, McNair replied, "Most teams are stressed economically and do not have the money." In today's economy, this is a believable statement, ...Russell Okung: 10 Reasons the Detroit Lions Must NOT Draft the OT
Published on: 13th April, 2010
What should the Detroit Lions do with the second overall pick in 2010? Should the Lions select the best player—Ndamukong Suh—or should the Lions pick the player with the most positional value—offensive tackle Russell Okung? WalterFootball.com has placed themselves firmly in the second camp with an article making the rounds on the ...NFL Trade Rumors: 10 Potential Moves That No One Is Talking About
Published on: 12th April, 2010
Yes, Brandon Marshall, Jason Campbell, and Albert Haynesworth could be getting new addresses this season. We get it. ESPN, NFL.com, Pro Football Talk, etc are keeping the public appraised of every time the agents of one of those men has a hang nail or places a phone call to a ...Albert Haynesworth Interested in Detroit, Lions May be Interested Too
Published on: 6th April, 2010
Albert Haynesworth is available once again. Last time, Haynesworth was interested in heading to the Detroit Lions. This time, Detroit may be just as interested. After the trade between Philadelphia and Washington for Donovan McNabb, it was reported that Washington had tried to include Haynesworth in the deal and Philadelphia would not take ...Rob Sims Drawing Interest from Detroit Lions in Possible Trade
Published on: 31st March, 2010
Seattle guard Rob Sims is in limbo. A restricted free agent with a fourth-round tender placed on him, Sims was asked to stay away from the Seattle practice facility. The Seahawks personnel staff wants to move Sims and doesn't want to risk the chance of any freak injury during a workout. Jason ...Jared Gaither: Detroit Lions a Possible Destination for the Ravens OT?
Published on: 30th March, 2010
Recently, On NFL's Total Access, Jason La Canfora speculated that Jared Gaither is available and that the Washington Redskins—desperate for tackle help—could make a play for the area native. Jared Gaither, currently an offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, could be the long-term answer at the same position for ...Dante Wesley Visiting As Detroit Lions Search for Safety Improvement
Published on: 25th March, 2010
Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer reports that Dante Wesley, a 30-year-old safety, is visiting Allen Park, hoping to catch on with his former special teams coach. Wesley, along with new addition Landon Johnson, were considered special teams aces for Crossman in Carolina. In a recent article, ...Show Me The Money: A Modest NFL Rookie Salary Proposal
Published on: 21st March, 2010
Professional athletes make a lot of money. No matter what is said about salary caps, salary structures, or lack thereof—nothing will change the fact that throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball of any shape or size will make more money than teaching children or putting out house fires. Controlling rookie pay ...Detroit Lions: Stat Guru Says OT Jeff Backus Had a ‘Very Good Year’ in 2010
Published on: 20th March, 2010
Detroit Lions fans hate offensive tackle Jeff Backus. It is a deep-seeded hatred forged over years of inept line play and losing seasons—many of that falling squarely on the shoulders of one of Michigan's one-time favorite sons. In 2001, Jeff Backus and teammate Steve Hutchinson were part of an extremely deep offensive ...Detroit Lions’ Recent Signings Have Third Unit Shaping Up To Be Truly Special
Published on: 20th March, 2010
On March 19, while most NFL eyes were centered on whether or not Adam "Pacman" Jones worked out (he did) and signed with an NFL team (he didn't), the Detroit Lions announced a smaller but still notable addition. Landon Johnson, a seventh-year linebacker out of Purdue, signed a one-year contract with ...Featured Sponsors
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