Detroit Lions Insider Archivestag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/lionsinsider/13412008-05-08T21:01:16ZNews, notes, and quotes from Detroit Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceUpdate your RSS feedstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8451442008-04-01T20:47:50Z2008-05-08T21:01:16ZThis blog has moved. The Lions Insider is now a part of MLive's Detroit Lions page. Please look for Tom Kowalski's blog entries at http://www.mlive.com/lions. If you are subscribed to the RSS feed from this blog you'll want to change...MLive.comhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/mlivestaff/index.html
This blog has moved. The Lions Insider is now a part of MLive's Detroit Lions page. Please look for Tom Kowalski's blog entries at http://www.mlive.com/lions. If you are subscribed to the RSS feed from this blog you'll want to change...
Mayo would likely start out at SLBtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8338442008-03-27T19:47:09Z2008-03-28T01:54:39ZAP PhotoJerod Mayo, top, tackles Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Donovan in the 2008 Outback Bowl. Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo is in Detroit for a predraft visit with the Lions and he could potentially be a first-day pick. Because of his versatility,...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
AP PhotoJerod Mayo, top, tackles Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Donovan in the 2008 Outback Bowl. Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo is in Detroit for a predraft visit with the Lions and he could potentially be a first-day pick. Because of his versatility,...
OLB doesn't rank high on priority listtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8244832008-03-24T17:45:42Z2008-03-24T18:15:01ZThere has been a lot of chatter recently about the Detroit Lions considering outside linebackers Keith Rivers (USC) or Jerod Mayo (Tennessee) with their first- or second-round pick in the draft. It makes sense on the surface of it because...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
There has been a lot of chatter recently about the Detroit Lions considering outside linebackers Keith Rivers (USC) or Jerod Mayo (Tennessee) with their first- or second-round pick in the draft. It makes sense on the surface of it because...
Pacman? At least the Lions lookedtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8215662008-03-22T15:41:25Z2008-03-22T15:47:49ZReaders of this site know how much I like to say some stories are agent-driven and this "The Lions are interested in Pacman Jones'' thing is a clear-cut example of that. Yes, the Lions took a look at Jones and...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
Readers of this site know how much I like to say some stories are agent-driven and this "The Lions are interested in Pacman Jones'' thing is a clear-cut example of that. Yes, the Lions took a look at Jones and...
More than 20 teams inquire about KJtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8044922008-03-15T17:55:36Z2008-03-15T18:04:37ZIn a story out of Philadelphia today, former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones said 12 teams inquired about his situation. According to a source close to the situation, that number has now exceeded 20 teams. Most of the clubs...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
In a story out of Philadelphia today, former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones said 12 teams inquired about his situation. According to a source close to the situation, that number has now exceeded 20 teams. Most of the clubs...
Will Kitna like the 'plan' when Stanton is starting?tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8034782008-03-14T23:34:21Z2008-03-15T00:25:50ZSomething struck me when I saw the quotes from Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna on the surprising departure of running back Kevin Jones. "They have a plan,'' said Kitna, who didn't seem too worried that Jones could be replaced. "(Lions...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
Something struck me when I saw the quotes from Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna on the surprising departure of running back Kevin Jones. "They have a plan,'' said Kitna, who didn't seem too worried that Jones could be replaced. "(Lions...
With Pearson in, Kennedy's outtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8031342008-03-14T21:45:08Z2008-03-14T21:48:03ZWith the Detroit Lions signing safety Kalvin Pearson -- after the Bucs refused to match the offer sheet -- veteran Kenoy Kennedy became expendable and he was released Friday. Kennedy's days were numbered when the Lions signed veteran Dwight Smith...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
With the Detroit Lions signing safety Kalvin Pearson -- after the Bucs refused to match the offer sheet -- veteran Kenoy Kennedy became expendable and he was released Friday. Kennedy's days were numbered when the Lions signed veteran Dwight Smith...
Here's why the Lions cut Kevin Jonestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8015792008-03-14T14:05:02Z2008-03-14T14:28:11ZAfter talking to people in and around the organization, the main reason the Detroit Lions released running back Kevin Jones is because of his past injury history and his uncertain short-term future. After suffering a Lisfranc injury to his left...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
After talking to people in and around the organization, the main reason the Detroit Lions released running back Kevin Jones is because of his past injury history and his uncertain short-term future. After suffering a Lisfranc injury to his left...
Jones, Edwards are latest high draft picks to gotag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.8001592008-03-13T22:31:44Z2008-03-14T02:58:26ZAP File PhotoIn a surprise move, the Lions have released starting running back Kevin Jones. Calling the moves "the best interest of our entire football team,'' Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli has released running back Kevin Jones and Kalimba...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
AP File PhotoIn a surprise move, the Lions have released starting running back Kevin Jones. Calling the moves "the best interest of our entire football team,'' Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli has released running back Kevin Jones and Kalimba...
Source: Lions have released Kevin Jonestag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7997942008-03-13T20:54:50Z2008-03-13T22:19:26ZAP PhotoKevin Jones celebrates a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers last December. Jones was released by the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones said he was informed by a member of the team that he...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
AP PhotoKevin Jones celebrates a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers last December. Jones was released by the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones said he was informed by a member of the team that he...
Bucs don't match, Pearson is a Liontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7973962008-03-13T00:59:39Z2008-03-13T01:04:55ZAccording to the Tampa Tribune, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not match the offer sheet safety Kalvin Pearson signed with the Detroit Lions. The Lions signed Pearson, a restricted free agent, to a three-year contract worth $3.5 million. The Bucs...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
According to the Tampa Tribune, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not match the offer sheet safety Kalvin Pearson signed with the Detroit Lions. The Lions signed Pearson, a restricted free agent, to a three-year contract worth $3.5 million. The Bucs...
Bucs have until midnight for Pearson decisiontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7967882008-03-12T21:20:14Z2008-03-12T21:24:59ZContrary to some reports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have until midnight tonight -- not 4 p.m. -- to make a decision on whether they're going to match the offer sheet to safety Kalvin Pearson. Pearson, a restricted free agent, signed...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
Contrary to some reports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have until midnight tonight -- not 4 p.m. -- to make a decision on whether they're going to match the offer sheet to safety Kalvin Pearson. Pearson, a restricted free agent, signed...
Lions must draft RT -- not RB -- in the first round*tag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7923762008-03-11T14:30:47Z2008-03-12T14:39:27ZAP PhotoThe Lions should use their first-round draft pick on a right tackle, such as Pittsburgh's Jeff Otah, according to Lions Insider Tom Kowalski. The game of football has always been about the quarterback and the trenches. The Detroit Lions...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
AP PhotoThe Lions should use their first-round draft pick on a right tackle, such as Pittsburgh's Jeff Otah, according to Lions Insider Tom Kowalski. The game of football has always been about the quarterback and the trenches. The Detroit Lions...
Drafting RB becomes higher prioritytag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7901242008-03-10T17:41:17Z2008-03-10T18:38:04ZThe Detroit Lions are reportedly bringing Tatum Bell back for one more year, a sure indication that the team will target a running back in the first three rounds of the draft. If the Lions had signed a veteran free...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
The Detroit Lions are reportedly bringing Tatum Bell back for one more year, a sure indication that the team will target a running back in the first three rounds of the draft. If the Lions had signed a veteran free...
Kelly signs; Lions' draft focus shiftstag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7870402008-03-08T23:38:08Z2008-03-09T00:35:04ZAP PhotoBrian Kelly, left, makes a tackle during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII. Now that veteran cornerback Brian Kelly has signed (according to ESPN), the Detroit Lions can now shift their...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
AP PhotoBrian Kelly, left, makes a tackle during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII. Now that veteran cornerback Brian Kelly has signed (according to ESPN), the Detroit Lions can now shift their...
Pacman will NOT be a Detroit Liontag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7863462008-03-08T17:15:44Z2008-03-08T17:26:51ZThere is a report from our buddy at PFT that the Detroit Lions are interested in pursuing a trade for cornerback Pacman Jones of the Tennessee Titans. This is one of those situations where the report is true, but not...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
There is a report from our buddy at PFT that the Detroit Lions are interested in pursuing a trade for cornerback Pacman Jones of the Tennessee Titans. This is one of those situations where the report is true, but not...
Lions sign Pearson to offer sheettag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7784042008-03-05T21:13:38Z2008-03-06T14:32:10ZThe Detroit Lions have reportedly signed safety Kalvin Pearson to an offer sheet, potentially giving them seven safeties on the roster. It's something of a puzzling move, considering they just signed veteran safety Dwight Smith -- and the team has...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
The Detroit Lions have reportedly signed safety Kalvin Pearson to an offer sheet, potentially giving them seven safeties on the roster. It's something of a puzzling move, considering they just signed veteran safety Dwight Smith -- and the team has...
Lions re-sign Cason and Fishertag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7772602008-03-05T15:31:12Z2008-03-05T19:30:17ZUpdated: 2:30 p.m. The Detroit Lions re-signed running back Aveion Cason today and are expected to step up their efforts to sign another veteran back, possibly Julius Jones. With T.J. Duckett going to Seattle, the only healthy backs the Lions...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
Updated: 2:30 p.m. The Detroit Lions re-signed running back Aveion Cason today and are expected to step up their efforts to sign another veteran back, possibly Julius Jones. With T.J. Duckett going to Seattle, the only healthy backs the Lions...
Lions' 'adjusted' cap number is misleadingtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7770892008-03-05T14:37:57Z2008-03-05T16:59:29ZThere has been a lot of talk recently about the Detroit Lions "adjusted'' salary cap number and how the team is lagging far behind their competition. That is factually true, but not really accurate. There was a story in SI.com...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
There has been a lot of talk recently about the Detroit Lions "adjusted'' salary cap number and how the team is lagging far behind their competition. That is factually true, but not really accurate. There was a story in SI.com...
Chances of Roy Williams getting traded? One percenttag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/lionsinsider//1341.7739312008-03-04T13:51:23Z2008-03-04T14:35:53ZThere are some rumors out there concerning Detroit Lions receiver Roy Williams and potential trades, including to the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills. Don't believe it. While PFT is one of the most entertaining and informative websites out there, the...Tom Kowalskihttp://connect.mlive.com/user/tkowalsk/index.html
There are some rumors out there concerning Detroit Lions receiver Roy Williams and potential trades, including to the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills. Don't believe it. While PFT is one of the most entertaining and informative websites out there, the...