Worst Free Agent Signings

Scott Mitchell QB 1994-1998

He was better than Dante Culpepper, I guess.

Michael Brooks LB

4 Starts 12 tackles

Alonzo Spellman DE 2001

5 games 1 sack 3 tackles

Brendan Stai OG 2001

Basically let Jeff Hartings go so we can start this guy.

Corey Harris S 2002-2003

Two very bad years. 2 Interceptions.

Bill Schroeder WR 2002-2003

26 starts 72 receptions 7 td. Countless alligator arms.

Az Hakim Wr  2002-2004, 2006

Never really made an impact.

Brian Walker S 2002-2004

2 pick, zero return yards.

David Loverne OG 2004-2005

13 starts

Tai Streets Wr 2004

28 catches 1 td.

Fernando Bryant CB 2004-2007

38 starts 2 pick zero return yards.

Damien Woody OG-OT 2004-2007

Got fat, had an affair. Gave up on us.

Kevin Johnson Wr 2005

2 start 17 catches 0 TD

DeMulling runs to the bench

Rick DeMulling OG  2005-2006

12 starts

Corey Bradford Wr 2006

2 starts 14 catches 0 TD

Chuck Darby DT 2008-2009

15 starts 1.5 sacks. Trading Shaun Rogers to start Darby equals 0-16.

Mike Gaines TE 2008

23 catches 1td 2 Fumbles Lost.

Dwight Smith S 2008

41 tackles Zero Picks, Zero Wins.

Philip Buchanon CB 2009

11 starts Zero starts, 1 sack.

Grady Jackson DT 2009

13 starts zero sacks

Bryant Johnson Wr 2009-2010

53 catches 3 td.

C.C. Brown S 2010

46 tackles zero picks.

Dishonorable Mention

Brian Williams LB 2001-2003 4 starts

Stephen Alexander TE 2004

Brock Marion S 2004

Kenoy Kennedy S 2005-2007

Marcus Pollard TE 2005-2006

Jeff Garcia QB 2005

Ross Verba OG 2006

Edwin Mulitalo OG 2007-2008

Shaun McDonald Wr 2007-2008

Jon Wade CB 2010

Lions Ten Best Free Agent Signings

Mike Johnson ILB 1994-1995

Johnson made 250 tackles, had 3 picks and forced 6 fumbles.

Henry Thomas DT 1995-1996

Thomas was signed away from the Vikings and 16.5 sacks in 31 games. He accounted for 115 tackles and 3 forced fumbles.

Ray Roberts OT 1996-2000

Signed away from Seattle, Ray started 77 games.

Mark Carrier S 1997-1999

Started 34 games, had 11 picks and 207 tackles. Gave the Lions a little attitude in the secondary.

James Stewart RB 2000-2003

Signed a five year contract for 25 mil. Rushed for 2890 yards and 15 TD. Caught 80 passes for 4 touchdowns.

Todd Lyght CB 2001-2002

Lyght picked 6 passes and 20 pass defensed.

Earl Holmes LB 2003-2005

281 tackles in 37 games. The Lions have really never replaced him. Hopefully, Levy will be the answer.

Dre Bly CB 2003-2006

19 picks 189 tackels 3 Defensive TD. A playmaker at corner.

Paris Lenon LB 2006-2008

Signed as a backup away from Green Bay, emerged as a starter. He amassed 310 tackles.

Kitna was known to throw his coaches under the bus

Jon Kitna QB 2006-2008

36 starts threw for over 9,000 yards and 49 TD.

Guards since the 1987 strike

I made the bold claim that Rob Sims is the best guard in a generation:

Here is a list of our guards since 1988:

Peterman

Rob Sims         2010    16 starts

Stephen Peterman 2006-2010 51 starts

Dylan Gandy 2009-2010 5 starts

Daniel Loper

Daniel Loper 2009 5 starts

Manny

Manny Ramirez 2007-2009 15 starts

 

Jansen

Jon Jansen 2009 1 start

Damien Cook 2008 4 starts

Edwin Mulitalo 2007-2008 26 starts

Woody before he gave up on us

Blaine Saipiana 2006-2007 5 starts
Damien Woody 2004-2007 45 starts

Frank Davis

 Frank Davis 2006 3 starts

 

DeMulling

Rick DeMulling 2005-2006 12 starts

Ross Verba 2006  7 starts

Kyle Kosier 2005 11 starts

Matt Joyce 2001-2004 24 starts

 

Loverne

David Loverne 2004-2005 13 starts

Eric Beverly 1998 2003 41 starts

Ray Brown 2002-2003 32 starts

Kerlin Blaise 1999-2003 6 starts

Brendan Stai 2001 16 starts

Tony Semple

James Atkins 2000 1 start

Jeff Hartings 1996-2000 72 starts

Tony Semple 1995-2002 47 starts

Tony Ramirez 1997-1999 10 starts

Herley Hempsted 1997 1 starts

Mike Compton 1993-2000 85 starts

Shawn Bouwens 1991-1994 33 starts

Doug Widell 1994-1995 27 starts

David Richards 1993 15 starts

Ken Dallafior 1989-1992 43 starts

Dennis McKnight 1992 2 games





Andolsek



Eric Andolsek 1988-1991 48 starts

Eric Sanders 1986-1992 24 starts

Utley

Mike Utley 1989-1991 17 starts

Scott Barrows 1986-1988 15 starts

Joe Milinichik 1987-1989 16 starts



Defense profiles

Suh

Ndamukong Suh DT 2^nd year 16 starts

Sack    Int                Tack    PD  FF    FR

10

1

20

0

66

3

1

1

17

1

Next Reggie White. Start the bus to Canton.

4.9 million salary

Corey Williams DT 8^th year 16 starts

Sack   Int                     T    PD    FF   

2

1

27

0

37

4

1

Corey played well last year. He is on the wrong side of 30 and has a salary of 4.9 million plus bonus for thru 2012.

Sammie Lee hangs with this guy

Sammie Hill DT 3^rd year 28 games 12 starts

Sacks  Tackles    FR

2.5

56

3

Solid rotational player, could be a starter when Corey Williams leaves.

Andre waxes on

Andre Fluellen DT 4^th Year  38 games 5 starts RFA

2.5 sacks 35 tackles

Solid 4 DT or 5^th DE. Great as a wedge guy on KOR. Maybe trade bait this season.

Straight outta SVSU

Rob Callaway DT 2^nd Year

Spent year Practice Squad. Small school prospect with good size, speed numbers.

KVB banged up but not done

Kyle VandenBosch DE 11^th year 11 starts

4 sacks 49 tackles 2 FF

More of rotational player at this stage. Great mentor in the locker room. Will benefit from reduced work load.

Big money in 2012

Cliff Avril De 4^th Year 41 games 28 starts RFA

Sack   Tack   PD   FF   FR

19

97

8

8

2

20

0

 When healthy an above average pass rusher. Will benefit form Suh and Fairley. Will be a big money free agent in 2012.

A healthy LJ will be a plus

Lawrence Jackson DE 4^th year 11 games

6 sacks 34 tackles 1ff 1fr

Played all year on bum ankle. If healthy could be a weapon and spell KVB.

Barry Turner De 2^nd year 1 game

Picked off of waivers from the Bears during the season. A college teammate of Suh. Has some upside.

Willie needs a good camp

Willie Young DE 2^nd Year 2 games

On bubble. Competition with Turner and Fluellen.

Levy takes it to the house

DeAndre Levy 3^rd Year 27 games 21 starts

Int                    Tackle PD    Ff     FR         

3

46

1

157

9

1

4

Fast rising star in NFL. Once healthy was a stud. Might move to Weak side if Lions sign Tulloch.

From West Point to Detroit

Caleb Campbell OLB 2nd year 3 games

3 tackles

Moved to LB from Safety. Will get a shot to back up the will position.

Torn ACL in preseason

Jordan Dizon OLB 4^th year 28 games

Sack     Tack           FF  FR

1

57

1

3

Former 2^nd round pick, coming off a torn ACL. Probably will be cut.

Palmer could be a starter at Sam

Ashlee Palmer OLB 3^rd Year 16 games 5 starts

1 sack 55 tackles 3 ff

Fierce hitter. Played well in season finale at Sam. Has a NFL Future.

Ended the season on IR

Isaiah Ekejiuba OLB  7^th year 9 games

10 tackles 1 FF

Special teams player with limited upside. Might be cut.

Hope he can come back

Zack Follett OLB 3^rd Year 17 games 2 starts

30 tackles 1 FR

Special teams animal comes off a neck injury. Unlikely to pass physical.

Jack is back

Jack Williams CB 4^th year 1 game

Missed last year and half with a torn ACL. He played 2 plays for the Lions. My favorite Lions player.

practice squad to nickelback

Prince Miller CB 2^nd year 4 games

7 tackles

Picked off of waivers and thrown right in the lineup as a nickel. Played tough. Tendered as ERFA. Will be given a chance

UFL no more

Paul Pratt CB 4^th year 2 games

Former Personal trainer and UFL veteran has stuck with organization for a third season.

Vasher resigned before lockout

Nathan Vasher 8th year 14 games 5 starts

1 int 19 tackles

Played well at Miami. Re-signed before lockout.

Berry picks Jay Cutler

Aaron Berry 2nd Year 1 start

1 int 3 tackles

Starting nickel vs Bears in opener. Had a pick but hurt his shoulder. Gunther loves this guy.

Smith steals an Aaron Rodgers pass

Alphonso Smith CB 3^rd Year 12 games 10 starts

Int                      Tack   PD   FF  FR

5

48

1

39

7

1

1

Ball Hawk, who played a lot with bum shoulder. Better player than what we saw last season.

Delmas hangs with a fellow Bronco

Louis Delmas S 3^rd year 30 starts

Sack   Int                     Tack   PD   FF   FR

3

2

130

1

178

9

2

3

61

1

Great tackler who needs a partner at safety. If healthy he will play in the pro bowl.

Amari picks Aaron Rodgers

Amari Spievey S 2^nd Year 15 games 9 starts

2 int 51 tackles

Converted to S because he could not cover anyone at corner. Solid tackler. Lacks ball skills.

Coleman comes over from Atlanta

Erik Coleman S 8^th year

Signed after he was cut by the Falcons. Lost starting job to William Moore.

Phillips needs to be aggressive

Randy Phillips S 2^nd year 4 games

5 tackles 1FF

Interesting prospect. Physical hitter. Got lost in coverage. Will be given a chance.