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Mark this one down as a bust.  As rumored, the Oakland Raiders have finally released disgruntled quarterback JaMarcus Russell. With the recent addition of Jason Campbell, Russell became expandable.  Since being the first overall selection of the 2007 NFL Draft, Russell has had an average QB rating of 65.2, with 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.  Many former teammates described Russell as lazy , and over weight . One coach even described him as a binge ...

Why the Detroit Lions Need To Sign Darren Sharper

Posted: 29th April 2010 by Zac Jones in NFL
Sure, Sharper is a great player, future Hall of Famer, great in the locker room, and is currently unemployed. Seems like all the reason to get him to sign the dotted line. Right? Well, yes. But the Detroit Lions should consider signing Sharper for another reason. Darren Sharper has made a career killing the Lions, more than any other player, with the exception of a man named Favre. Even when Sharper finally ...

Seattle Seahawks, Now Detroit Seahawks?

Posted: 18th April 2010 by Zac Jones in NFL
  Let me get this started by saying I'm a writer for the Detroit Lions. I was never a fan of the Seahawks until I moved to a little town about 3 hours east of Seattle in the summer of 2009. I fell in love with the state, and the city of Seattle, as well as the amazing Qwest Field. Ever since, I'v supported the Hawks, M's, and even ...
Its finally April and we're on the brink of the 2010 NFL draft. After many early mock drafts, I've come up with my final selections of who I think the Detroit Lions should take in this year's draft. I also gave a look into the player, providing combine stats, and a little bit about the player. So get ready Lions fans, the word "mock" will be gone till next January, ...
Now don't get me wrong. I love what Ndamukong Suh brings to the table: quick feet, strong arms, great ability to get to the quarterback, and most importantly, someone who you can build a defence around. So why do I like free agent Anthony Hargrove better? It's actually quite simple. Anthony Hargrove is a proven tackle in the NFL, coming off his best year statistically ( 42 tackles, ...

Detroit Lions Make First Move: More On The Way?

Posted: 5th March 2010 by Zac Jones in NFL
Detroit gets the free agent season started by making the first moveáFridayámorning. Reports have come in that Detroit has signed wideáreceiver Nate Burleson to a five year, $25 million deal with $11 millionáguaranteed.á The former Seattle Seahawks receiver brought in 63 receptions for 812 yards and three touchdowns last season. That's a far better stat line than Detroit's second receiver Bryant Johnson who onlyácaught 35 passes for aásluggishá417 yards and plenty of ...