Other Teams In Division News 2014

[Fritz]

Well, I would say this, at least: the Lions offered that contract they're now suffering under.

And I love it.

As always, the players are saying all the right things, and saying too the right things about "Calm" Jim Caldwell. But I like the fact there is a cloud hanging over Allen Park.

[bobblehead]

There is no reason for Suh to renegotiate. He's due $20million and wont be cut. AND if he finishes the year with the Lions, his franchise tag number for 2015 would be like $24 million. The Lions have absolutely no leverage. They can either cut him, give him a gargantuan payday, or trade him to a team that will.

There really is no reason for him to spread that money out over a new contract. That money, at least in part, is compensation for his play over the last few years. The Lions act like they're trying to be reasonable, but in truth, they are trying to use the same money to pay a guy twice. Very dirty.

Agreed, when a player plays out the high paying years, then demands a new contract I hammer the player (Yea, you marshawn Lynch). In this case he played out the reasonable years, this is his money.

[pbmax]

Finally, the Vikings and their fans are taking preseason camp seriously.

Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph shot after game

[pbmax]

The Good Ship Leo is on course and ready for the season!

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Nick Fairley packing on the pounds, dropping on the depth chart http://wp.me/p14QSB-9xvX

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/nick_fairley_still_in_the_dog.html

[bobblehead]

Quote Originally Posted by '"QB Coach Fred Rodgers (Matt Cavanaugh)"
“When we got in here last year and evaluated him we had a real good conversation with him about certain things that every quarterback should do. We said, ‘Jay it might not be natural, but we want you to try it.’ And he did.

I had a girlfriend in college like that. Time of my life.

[Pugger]

I thought it was kind of funny that the Bears signed Jennings because in the last game of the regular season against the Bears, the Packers benched Jennings because he played so bad.

I hope he starts for the freaking bares.

What are people seeing in this team that makes them think they are going to win the NFCN? I've seen this prediction a few times this offseason.

[pbmax]

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Jerome Simpson faces another three-game suspension http://wp.me/p14QSB-9xOT

[Joemailman]

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Jerome Simpson faces another three-game suspension http://wp.me/p14QSB-9xOT

Isn't he the guy who was arrested for trying to have pot delivered to his house?

[smuggler]

Fairley about to get cut methinks. Playing poorly, way out of shape. They already trimmed his contract for 2015...

[pbmax]

Isn't he the guy who was arrested for trying to have pot delivered to his house?

As funny as that story was, I have no idea of it was Simpson.

Yes he was. And I don't think it was all for personal use.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7003943/marijuana-seized-cincinnati-bengals-receiver-jerome-simpson-home

[denverYooper]

Fairley about to get cut methinks. Playing poorly, way out of shape. They already trimmed his contract for 2015...

What a waste of talent. Maybe he'll improve with a change of scenery.

[Guiness]

What a waste of talent. Maybe he'll improve with a change of scenery.

I guess that's the Lions' MO, even with Millen gone. Draft the same position high in the first round a couple/few years in a row, eventually hit on one. 3 (4?) tries to get Johnson, two to get Stafford, two to get Suh. Maybe they'll start on CBs next, and in 15-20 years they'll have a whole team!