New Madden Franchise - Detroit Lions Thread - Page 3

**Dogphins** · 12-22-2012, 06:09 AM

LIONS TRADE DEALINGS

DETROIT SNAGS MANUWAI IN TRADE

The Detroit Lions have done a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in which they receive LG Vince Manuwai and a 5th round draft pick in return for a 2nd round draft pick. Detroit are fairly thin along the offensive line, so getting Manuwai was very important for the Lions.

Manuwai should slot right into Detroit's starting lineup and improve the offensive line for Detroit.

**Dogphins** · 12-22-2012, 08:38 PM

LIONS TRADE DEALINGS

DETROIT AND NEW ENGLAND FINALISE TRADE FOR WATSON

It has cost the Lions 2 draft picks, but they have got the man they wanted in a trade completed today with the Pats, that sees TE Ben Watson and a 5th round draft pick go to Detroit in return for a 3rd and 7th round draft pick.

OC Mike Martz was visibly happy with the trade going through earlier today, as Watson is a stellar TE and is a very good blocker as well. "He'll make an immediate impact on the team and he is also a great team player and a well respected person" Martz said in the news conference.

Detroit's offence is starting to become quite talented indeed now, however it is also the defense that needs improving, so look for Detroit's next few acquisitions to be with the defense.

--- BREAKING NEWS ---

This just in from the Lions camp, it has just come through that Punter Leo Araguz has just announced his retirement after 10 years in the league. Araguz retires at age 39 and will be missed by the Detroit organisation and a replacement will needed to be found either in the draft or free agency.

**Dogphins** · 12-26-2012, 04:49 AM

LIONS TRANSACTIONS

RELEASES

The Detroit Lions have announced today that the following players have been released:

MLB, Paris Lenon
RE, James Hall
CB, Dre' Bly
Ce, Eugene Amano

**Dogphins** · 12-29-2012, 11:38 PM

LIONS TRANSACTIONS

DETROIT IMPROVE DEFENSE

The Detroit Lions have improved their defense during the free agency period, by signing two ex Broncos; CB Darrent Williams and LOLB D.J. Williams. The Lions have also signed Punter Jason Baker (ex-Baltimore), after Leo Araguz announced his retirement a few weeks ago.

Darrent Williams signed a 3 year contract, worth $12.90M, while D.J. Williams also signed a 3 year contract, worth $12.15M. Baker signed a 2 year contract, worth $1.70M.

**Dogphins** · 01-01-2013, 06:28 AM

LIONS TRANSACTIONS

DRAFT PICKS - SIGNED

The following are Detroit's draft picks that were signed today:

Pick #14 - Karl Allen (DT): 23, 6'4, 282lbs

Pick #110 - Jake Young (LT): 22, 6'7, 310lbs

Pick #142 - Adam Beal (Ce): 22, 6'2, 300lbs

**Dogphins** · 01-04-2013, 06:57 AM

LIONS PRE-SEASON: WEEK 1

25
at

38

Scoring

1st Quarter

Det: 5 yard TD pass, Hasselbeck to Williams
Cin: 51 yard FG, Graham

2nd Quarter

Det: 5 yard TD pass, Hasselbeck to Wrighster
Cin: 96 yard kick return TD, Jones

3rd Quarter

Cin: 5 yard TD run, Morris
Det: 20 yard TD pass, Warfield to Baker
Det: 31 yard TD pass, Warfield to Drummond

4th Quarter

Cin: 52 yard TD pass, Wright to Morales (2 point conversion)
Det: 70 yard TD pass, Whitehurst to Drummond
Det: 25 yard FG, Edinger

Stats: Detroit

Total Offence: 393 yards
Rushing Yards: 114
Passing Yards: 279
1st Downs: 13
Kick Return Yards: 127
Total Yards: 520
Giveaways: 2
Takeaways: 3
3rd Down Conversion: 5/7
T.O.P: 14:49

M. Hasselbeck (QB): 8/16, 139 passing yards, 2 TD’s, 2 int, 50% completion, 79.9 passer rating
O. Warfield (QB): 3/3, 75 passing yards, 2 TD’s, 100% completion, 158.3 passer rating
K. Jones (RB): 11 att, 64 rushing yards, fumble
E. Drummond (WR): 2 rec, 101 receiving yards, 2 TD’s
B. Watson (TE): 3 rec, 65 receiving yards
C. Baker (TE): 2 rec, 44 receiving yards, TD
R. Williams (WR): 2 rec, 14 receiving yards, TD
M. Williams (RT): 4 blocks
P. Sirmon (MLB): 5 tackles, big hit
D. Williams (CB): 3 tackles
N. Means (LE): 3 tackles, 2 sacks
R. Simon (DT): 3 tackles, sack
A. Woolfolk (CB): tackle, int, deflected pass

"OK, well I know this is just the first game of the pre-season, but already there’s some good signs...we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves though. The guys are still learning the plays, the formations, the timings...umm, the guys are shaking off the rust but I was impressed with the offence tonight. Our line held up really well, rotating through the entire list, I think they gave up just the one sack.....so that is quite promising. The negatives...our defense still needs a lot of work...umm...and although they tightened up towards the end of the second quarter and pretty much for the rest of the game, again, there’s a lot of rust there, it’ll just take some time and we’ll work on that. I was happy with the 3 turnovers, not so happy with the special teams allowing that kick return touchdown...again, we’ll work on that...(asked about Andre Woolfolk’s injury)...he’s fine...he just landed awkwardly after taking that interception, so we took him off for the remainder of the game just for precautionary reasons....Andre is fine and he’ll play next week."

**Dogphins** · 01-17-2013, 08:55 PM

LIONS TRANSACTIONS

TRADE

The Detroit Lions have announced today that they have finalised a trade with both the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos. Unhappy second year CB Bobby Holt no longer wants to be in Detroit and has pleaded with the Lions to trade him.

Today, Detroit honored his wish. The Lions traded Holt to Denver for a 4th round draft pick and then used their 3rd round draft pick, trading it to Houston for CB Javarris Thomas.

**Dogphins** · 04-02-2013, 06:36 AM

LIONS PRE-SEASON: WEEK 2

19
at

10

Scoring

1st Quarter

Det: 41 yard FG, Edinger

2nd Quarter

Det: 44 yard FG, Edinger
Det: 48 yard FG, Edinger

3rd Quarter

Dal: 77 yard TD run, Barber
Dal: 42 yard FG, Vanderjagt
Det: 10 yard TD pass, Whitehurst to Newsome

4th Quarter

Det: 21 yard FG, Edinger

Stats: Detroit

Total Offence: 223 yards
Rushing Yards: 133
Passing Yards: 90
1st Downs: 9
Kick Return Yards: 72
Total Yards: 295
Giveaways: 3
Takeaways: 4
3rd Down Conversion: 3/12
T.O.P: 16:06

K. Jones (RB): 5 att, 60 rushing yards
B. Alexander (RB): 6 att, 55 rushing yards
E. Drummond (WR): 2 rec, 37 receiving yards
S. Wand (LT): 6 blocks
B. Kelly (CB): 4 tackles, 2 int, deflected pass
P. Sirmon (MLB): 3 tackles, sack
S. Carson (CB): 3 tackles, deflected pass
G. Warren (DT): 3 tackles, sack
E. Sims (ROLB): 2 tackles, 2 sacks
C. Stephens (MLB): tackle, int

"Well....what a contrast in tonight’s game compared to the one last week. Uhhh, the end result which is the win is good, however we won real ugly tonight, where a few players had bad games and need to turn around their form for next week. I was happy with our Backs tonight in their limited time...and the defense were quite solid as well. They were a lot tighter tonight than last week and forced 4 turnovers. No injuries which is great, so now we just take what we can from this game, put it behind us and continue to work on the critical issues on the training field...prepare for next week’s game."

12-22-2012, 06:09 AM	#17
Dogphins Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,284 Reputation: 203 My Mood: : $24599	LIONS TRADE DEALINGS DETROIT SNAGS MANUWAI IN TRADE The Detroit Lions have done a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in which they receive LG Vince Manuwai and a 5th round draft pick in return for a 2nd round draft pick. Detroit are fairly thin along the offensive line, so getting Manuwai was very important for the Lions. Manuwai should slot right into Detroit's starting lineup and improve the offensive line for Detroit. __________________ "Metal brothers raise your hands, together we are strong Spread the Metal through the world, we will carry on Never do what they say, walk against the wind Heavy Metal never dies"

12-22-2012, 08:38 PM	#18
Dogphins Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,284 Reputation: 203 My Mood: : $24599	LIONS TRADE DEALINGS DETROIT AND NEW ENGLAND FINALISE TRADE FOR WATSON It has cost the Lions 2 draft picks, but they have got the man they wanted in a trade completed today with the Pats, that sees TE Ben Watson and a 5th round draft pick go to Detroit in return for a 3rd and 7th round draft pick. OC Mike Martz was visibly happy with the trade going through earlier today, as Watson is a stellar TE and is a very good blocker as well. "He'll make an immediate impact on the team and he is also a great team player and a well respected person" Martz said in the news conference. Detroit's offence is starting to become quite talented indeed now, however it is also the defense that needs improving, so look for Detroit's next few acquisitions to be with the defense. --- BREAKING NEWS --- This just in from the Lions camp, it has just come through that Punter Leo Araguz has just announced his retirement after 10 years in the league. Araguz retires at age 39 and will be missed by the Detroit organisation and a replacement will needed to be found either in the draft or free agency. __________________ "Metal brothers raise your hands, together we are strong Spread the Metal through the world, we will carry on Never do what they say, walk against the wind Heavy Metal never dies"

12-26-2012, 04:49 AM	#19
Dogphins Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,284 Reputation: 203 My Mood: : $24599	LIONS TRANSACTIONS RELEASES The Detroit Lions have announced today that the following players have been released: MLB, Paris Lenon RE, James Hall CB, Dre' Bly Ce, Eugene Amano __________________ "Metal brothers raise your hands, together we are strong Spread the Metal through the world, we will carry on Never do what they say, walk against the wind Heavy Metal never dies"

12-29-2012, 11:38 PM	#20
Dogphins Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,284 Reputation: 203 My Mood: : $24599	LIONS TRANSACTIONS DETROIT IMPROVE DEFENSE The Detroit Lions have improved their defense during the free agency period, by signing two ex Broncos; CB Darrent Williams and LOLB D.J. Williams. The Lions have also signed Punter Jason Baker (ex-Baltimore), after Leo Araguz announced his retirement a few weeks ago. Darrent Williams signed a 3 year contract, worth $12.90M, while D.J. Williams also signed a 3 year contract, worth $12.15M. Baker signed a 2 year contract, worth $1.70M. __________________ "Metal brothers raise your hands, together we are strong Spread the Metal through the world, we will carry on Never do what they say, walk against the wind Heavy Metal never dies"

01-01-2013, 06:28 AM	#21
Dogphins Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,284 Reputation: 203 My Mood: : $24599	LIONS TRANSACTIONS DRAFT PICKS - SIGNED The following are Detroit's draft picks that were signed today: Pick #14 - Karl Allen (DT): 23, 6'4, 282lbs Pick #110 - Jake Young (LT): 22, 6'7, 310lbs Pick #142 - Adam Beal (Ce): 22, 6'2, 300lbs __________________ "Metal brothers raise your hands, together we are strong Spread the Metal through the world, we will carry on Never do what they say, walk against the wind Heavy Metal never dies"

01-04-2013, 06:57 AM	#22
Dogphins Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,284 Reputation: 203 My Mood: : $24599	LIONS PRE-SEASON: WEEK 1 25 at 38 Scoring 1st Quarter Det: 5 yard TD pass, Hasselbeck to Williams Cin: 51 yard FG, Graham 2nd Quarter Det: 5 yard TD pass, Hasselbeck to Wrighster Cin: 96 yard kick return TD, Jones 3rd Quarter Cin: 5 yard TD run, Morris Det: 20 yard TD pass, Warfield to Baker Det: 31 yard TD pass, Warfield to Drummond 4th Quarter Cin: 52 yard TD pass, Wright to Morales (2 point conversion) Det: 70 yard TD pass, Whitehurst to Drummond Det: 25 yard FG, Edinger Stats: Detroit Total Offence: 393 yards Rushing Yards: 114 Passing Yards: 279 1st Downs: 13 Kick Return Yards: 127 Total Yards: 520 Giveaways: 2 Takeaways: 3 3rd Down Conversion: 5/7 T.O.P: 14:49 M. Hasselbeck (QB): 8/16, 139 passing yards, 2 TD’s, 2 int, 50% completion, 79.9 passer rating O. Warfield (QB): 3/3, 75 passing yards, 2 TD’s, 100% completion, 158.3 passer rating K. Jones (RB): 11 att, 64 rushing yards, fumble E. Drummond (WR): 2 rec, 101 receiving yards, 2 TD’s B. Watson (TE): 3 rec, 65 receiving yards C. Baker (TE): 2 rec, 44 receiving yards, TD R. Williams (WR): 2 rec, 14 receiving yards, TD M. Williams (RT): 4 blocks P. Sirmon (MLB): 5 tackles, big hit D. Williams (CB): 3 tackles N. Means (LE): 3 tackles, 2 sacks R. Simon (DT): 3 tackles, sack A. Woolfolk (CB): tackle, int, deflected pass "OK, well I know this is just the first game of the pre-season, but already there’s some good signs...we don’t want to get ahead of ourselves though. The guys are still learning the plays, the formations, the timings...umm, the guys are shaking off the rust but I was impressed with the offence tonight. Our line held up really well, rotating through the entire list, I think they gave up just the one sack.....so that is quite promising. The negatives...our defense still needs a lot of work...umm...and although they tightened up towards the end of the second quarter and pretty much for the rest of the game, again, there’s a lot of rust there, it’ll just take some time and we’ll work on that. I was happy with the 3 turnovers, not so happy with the special teams allowing that kick return touchdown...again, we’ll work on that...(asked about Andre Woolfolk’s injury)...he’s fine...he just landed awkwardly after taking that interception, so we took him off for the remainder of the game just for precautionary reasons....Andre is fine and he’ll play next week." __________________ "Metal brothers raise your hands, together we are strong Spread the Metal through the world, we will carry on Never do what they say, walk against the wind Heavy Metal never dies"

01-17-2013, 08:55 PM	#23
Dogphins Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,284 Reputation: 203 My Mood: : $24599	LIONS TRANSACTIONS TRADE The Detroit Lions have announced today that they have finalised a trade with both the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos. Unhappy second year CB Bobby Holt no longer wants to be in Detroit and has pleaded with the Lions to trade him. Today, Detroit honored his wish. The Lions traded Holt to Denver for a 4th round draft pick and then used their 3rd round draft pick, trading it to Houston for CB Javarris Thomas. __________________ "Metal brothers raise your hands, together we are strong Spread the Metal through the world, we will carry on Never do what they say, walk against the wind Heavy Metal never dies"

04-02-2013, 06:36 AM	#24
Dogphins Moderator Blue Chipper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,284 Reputation: 203 My Mood: : $24599	LIONS PRE-SEASON: WEEK 2 19 at 10 Scoring 1st Quarter Det: 41 yard FG, Edinger 2nd Quarter Det: 44 yard FG, Edinger Det: 48 yard FG, Edinger 3rd Quarter Dal: 77 yard TD run, Barber Dal: 42 yard FG, Vanderjagt Det: 10 yard TD pass, Whitehurst to Newsome 4th Quarter Det: 21 yard FG, Edinger Stats: Detroit Total Offence: 223 yards Rushing Yards: 133 Passing Yards: 90 1st Downs: 9 Kick Return Yards: 72 Total Yards: 295 Giveaways: 3 Takeaways: 4 3rd Down Conversion: 3/12 T.O.P: 16:06 K. Jones (RB): 5 att, 60 rushing yards B. Alexander (RB): 6 att, 55 rushing yards E. Drummond (WR): 2 rec, 37 receiving yards S. Wand (LT): 6 blocks B. Kelly (CB): 4 tackles, 2 int, deflected pass P. Sirmon (MLB): 3 tackles, sack S. Carson (CB): 3 tackles, deflected pass G. Warren (DT): 3 tackles, sack E. Sims (ROLB): 2 tackles, 2 sacks C. Stephens (MLB): tackle, int "Well....what a contrast in tonight’s game compared to the one last week. Uhhh, the end result which is the win is good, however we won real ugly tonight, where a few players had bad games and need to turn around their form for next week. I was happy with our Backs tonight in their limited time...and the defense were quite solid as well. They were a lot tighter tonight than last week and forced 4 turnovers. No injuries which is great, so now we just take what we can from this game, put it behind us and continue to work on the critical issues on the training field...prepare for next week’s game." __________________ "Metal brothers raise your hands, together we are strong Spread the Metal through the world, we will carry on Never do what they say, walk against the wind Heavy Metal never dies"

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