Detroit Lions sign WR Kaelin Clay to Practice Squad

Lions bring in rookie 6th round pick Kaelin Clay to the practice squad. He was one of the pre-draft visit to Detroit in March. He could have a future as the kick returner

Here is a tribute:

Clay at practice on 9/23

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Welcome to Detroit

Reactions to Detroit Lions loss at San Diego

Observations from week # 1

Joe Lombardi is not a good coordinator, He makes little if any adjustments during a game. He fails to design plays to get his best players the ball.

Disappointed by DC Teryl Austin. No adjustment to Keenan Allen.

Stephen Tulloch was awful. He struggled vs. the pass in 2014 but he was a major liability.

DeAndre Levy was a much bigger loss than Suh. Lost without him.

James Ihedigbo is awful. Cannot cover or tackle in space. Isa Abdul Quddus is waiting in the wings.
Glover Quin is good.

D-Line was fine. Tyrunn Walker is a load. Gabe Wright and Jermelle Cudjo played well.

If Darius Slay is hurt The Lions are in major trouble. Josh Wilson will have to move outside and Diggs will play the slot. Nevin Lawson would be the primary back up.

Matthew Stafford has not progressed. Still makes one stupid play a game that cost us.

Where is Calvin?

Ameer is real

The Lions are staring 0-5 in the face.

Detroit Lions sign QB Ricky Stanzi and WR Saalim Hakim to practice squad

Lions sign Ricky Stanzi to the practice squad. He will serve as the third QB for the 2015 season. He is a veteran of the Chiefs, Jags, Giants and Texans. He has never appeared in an NFL regular season game.

Stanzi in the 2015 preseason with NYG

542/907/30 7.377 yards 56 td at Iowa

Lions sign WR Saalim Hakim for the practice squad. He has spent time with the Las Vegas Locomotives, Cowboys, Saints and the Jets.

19 games in NY
13 Kor 279 yards 1 rec 45 yards

Welcome to Detroit

Bold Predictions for the 2015 Season

Every year I make some bold predictions, here they are:

Now that they Lions have only two QB they both will get hurt.

Ameer Abdullah will get hurt.

Zach Zenner wont do anything.

Corey Robinson will end up starting at Right Tackle.

The Lions will have to sign someone off the street to return kicks.

Anytime the opponent has a run over 4 yards the announcer will talk about how bad the Lions miss Suh. Even if its a sweep.

Josh Wilson will end up starting at CB.

James Ihedigbo will be benched.

Sam Martin will shank an important punt.

The Lions will be the first team to lose because of a missed extra point.


Season Predictions: 7-9

At San Diego L 21-20 on an missed extra point
At Minnesota L Adrian Peterson will run for over 200 yards.
Denver W Defend the Den
at Seattle L
Arizona L we never beat them.
Bears W unless they start Jimmy Clausen
Vikings W
At Chiefs W
At Packers L 1991
Raiders W I went to the Monday night game BO vs. Barry
Eagles L Too much Brent Celek
Packers L
at Rams L Nick Fairley has 6 sacks
At Saints L We always lose in NOLA
49ers W Caldwell fights Tomsula
at Bears W

Detroit Lions place CB Alex Carter on Short term IR, Re-sign Jermelle Cudjo

Lions place Rookie CB Alex Carter, a 3rd round pick, to short term injured reserve. He will not be able to play until at least week 10 vs. Green Bay. Carter missed most of the spring with commitment to school at Stanford and injured his ankle prior to camp and has very limited practice time. Many including this blog questioned taking him in third round. It is likely his rookie season will be a washout.

Here is a tribute:

A rare glimpse of Carter on the field.

As the this blog predicted, Jermelle Cudjo was brought back for a spot in the rotation on the defensive line. Caraun Reid is hurt and his status is in question for the early part of the season.

Cudjo re-signed after a strong preseason

2015 Detroit Lions practice squad

The following players have been tp the practice squad:

WR Andrew Peacock
2nd year UDFA 2014
10 rec 90 yards preseason

CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste
2nd year
4 games New Orleans Saints

C Braxton Cave
3rd year

DT Kerry Hyder
2nd year

S Isaiah Johnson
UDFA rookie

TE Casey Pierce
UDFA Rookie

DE Larry Webster
2nd year
4th round pick 2014

George Winn
3rd year
12 games 19 carries 73 yards

Detroit Lions cut to 53

The 53 man roster has been established. I like that Brandon Copeland made the squad. He can play special teams and Sam. He might be what Kyle Van Noy should of. Surprised they kept Robinson.I think they could IR Carter and recall Cudjo.


The following have been release, cut, or waived:

DE Corey Wooton
Injured Reserve

FB Emil Igwenagu

DT Jermelle Cudjo
7 tackles 2 sacks preseason

LB Julian Stanford
18 games 5 tackles

C Braxston Cave
Practice Squad Eligible

C Joe Madsen
Practice Squad Eligible

OT/DE Xavier Proctor
Practice Squad Eligible

OG Torrian Wilson
Practice Squad Eligible

WR Jeremy Ross
26 games 15 starts
29 rec 377 yards 2td
38 Kor 1024 yard 1 td
47 pr 527 yards 1 td

QB Kellen Moore
practice squad eligible

S Brian Suite UDFA
practice squad eligible
2 tackles preseason

WR Greg Salas
10 rec 138 yards 1 td preseason

DE Larry Webster
practice squad eligible
10 tackles preseason

OG Al Bond UDFA
Practice squad eligible

DT Kerry Hyder
practice squad eligible
5 tackle 3 fr preseason

S Isaiah Johnson UDFA
practice squad eligible8 tackles 2 PBU Preseason

TE Casey Pierce
practice squad eligible
3 rec 21 yards preseason

DT Jerel Worthy
4 tackles 1 sack

RB George Winn
12 games
19 att 73 yards 2 tackles

TE Joseph Fauria
23 games 2 starts
24 rec 281 yards 8 td

Detroit Lions release Joseph Fauria and Kellen Moore

Lions release 3 rd year veterans TE Joe Fauria and QB Kellen Moore.

Fauria an UDFA in 2013 expolded on to the scene as a rookie with 7 touchdowns but an ankle injury ended his season in 2014. I believe the Lions do not trust Fauria with his story of how he hurt his ankle. He did not have surgery in the off season and the injury lingered into training camp.

Here is a tribute:

Fauria played 23 games with 2 starts in Detroit
24 rec 281 yards 8td

Lions cut QB Kellen Moore. A 3rd year udfa who has not played in an NFL game. HE has been the third QB the past two years. He is practice squad eligible and could be re-signed after some injury issues resolve themselves.

Moore 135/224/4 1350 yards 9td
preseason

Good luck men

Detroit Lions cut 3 to reach the 75 player limit

The Lions cut the following players to reach the 75 player limit.

LB Justin Cherocci
udfa rookie

TE Jacob Maxwell
2 rec 8 yards preseason

WR Andrew Peacock
10 rec 90 yards preseason

Good Luck men