He’s not under contract, yet. But Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, the second overall pick in the 2010 draft, is packing his bags and getting ready to go to Detroit.
How do we know this? Suh said so himself, on his Twitter page.
In his first entry in nearly a week, Suh posted the following message last Monday night: “What a great day
of workouts and relaxing and packing for D twn. PS looking forward to
camp!!”
The Lions open training camp on Friday. And while Suh has said nothing about actually leaving for Detroit or signing a contract when he arrives, he seems to be anxious to get going.
Some teams would use that disclosure as leverage against the player. If, after all, the player is champing (yes, it’s champing not chomping) at the bit to suit up and play, he’ll be likely to take slightly less favorable terms. That’s why many agents don’t allow their clients to come to the town in which the team’s training camp will be conducted until a deal is done or extremely close to it. Other agents will secretly put their clients up in a nearby location, so that they’ll be able to show up and sign the deal and join the team in training camp as soon as the terms are worked out.
Some think that Suh, the only player in the top five not represented by CAA, would be wise to wait for the mega-firm to finalizes deals for the first overall pick (Rams quarterback Sam Bradford) and the third overall pick (Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy). But Suh apparently wants to play football — a refreshing trait given that he’s going to strike it rich; the only question at this point is how rich he’ll strike it.
Yeah, or else he is going camping in Daytona Beach.
Suh wants to go “quarterback hunting”
I love this guy! Wish my Pats had traded up to draft him. But, with these nutty rookie deals, he would have to be paid more than anybody in New England ever gets, including Brady, so….
I don’t know Florio, using the word ‘champ’ in any form to describe the Lions seems wrong. In their case it should be chomping.
Why make the assumption that D twn is Detroit? My guess he’s headed to Disneyworld to see Minnie Mouse.
That’s why the Lions had the best draft, hands down. They got a monster that just wants to play football.
he’s a good kid
OMG, don’t tell me this could be the start of a new trend…..NAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!
I think Suh was the top prospect in this draft, I definitely like him better than Bradford. It seems like he’s a team first player, those Lions need someone like that. That D line over there can be beast this year between Suh and Vandenbosch.
Because of his good attitude and willingness to play, he shouldn’t have to “carry any vets shoulder pads”………..but he probably will because he’s a team player.
CheezWhizard says:
I don’t know Florio, using the word ‘champ’ in any form to describe the Lions seems wrong. In their case it should be chomping.
I agree, but I think Chumping would be a little more appropriate.
Look at any of the twitter sites for most of the unsigned draft picks and they all are heading to their NFL team’s cities this week. Its called anticipating their eventual signing. The NFCN teams all start camp on Friday, so expect signings to happen tomorrow thru Thursday night.
He’s a good kid, I agree. On any other team (with the exception of the Browns), he’d be an All-Pro for years and play in a few Super Bowls. But, unfortunately for him, he was drafted by the Pathetic Detroit Lions. Heck, the idiots in that city will burn their own stadium down just to show they are “street tough”. Isn’t their mayor in jail? Detroit is a crap hole that makes Fallujah look like a vacation destination.
Lets see you say Suh is a chump while your lined up with him. Then I wanna hear you say that pus?
kudos Suh! refreshing to see a top 10 pick not concerned about every last penny he’s going to get. This kid is one of the only shining stars in the bleakness that has become Detroit….
To steelerhypocrite:
Ummmmm….I believe the days of Steeler fans being able to talk shit are dwindling….
The Lions are an improving team with a high talented and high charactered QB.
The Steelers have disgruntled players, an overrated coach/cheerleader, Ben (need I say more) and a division that is becoming more competetive.
Florio, thank you for using “champing” correctly. Too many people don’t use this the right way.
Detroit is putting some things together.
I dont understand why everyone thinks Kyle Vanden Bosch is so good. 3 sacks last year, just over 7 combined the past two years..
31 & slow. . knee problems / he WAS a probowler (why?) , now he’s just an average rush end.
dont be too anxious su ,or a dummy and sign a bad deal because once you get hurt they will cut you and leave you on the side of the curb
smell it haters….All of you hating on the D are just mad cuz we got this guy…..This is refreshing news. We are relevant again!
Predicting a six year $65 million contract. The deal will contain $35 million guaranteed. Which is comparable to what Jason Smith got last year with a slight increase. Detroit in a Superbowl by 2015!
This is for steelerhypocrite. How can you bag on the Lions when the Pirates haven’t had a winning season since 1992?! I have also been to Pittsburgh and it isn’t exactly a place people are putting on their vacation schedules. It actually reminds me of Kosovo in the late 90′s!
This is for steelerhypocrite. How can you bag on the Lions when the Pirates haven’t had a winning season since 1992?! I have also been to Pittsburgh and it isn’t exactly a place people are putting on their vacation schedules. It actually reminds me of Kosovo in the late 90′s!
“How do we know this? Suh said so himself, on his Twitter page.”
Gee – way to set ‘em up and knock ‘em down! Thank you for breaking it to everyone. You can find out things about people via Twitter!
Douche.
steelerhypocrite says:
July 27, 2010 8:31 AM
He’s a good kid, I agree. On any other team (with the exception of the Browns), he’d be an All-Pro for years and play in a few Super Bowls. But, unfortunately for him, he was drafted by the Pathetic Detroit Lions. Heck, the idiots in that city will burn their own stadium down just to show they are “street tough”. Isn’t their mayor in jail? Detroit is a crap hole that makes Fallujah look like a vacation destination.
So are you saying he wont be a all-pro cause we are going to burn the stadium down? Or are you saying your perception of my town will influence the way he plays on the field? Way to use suh as segway (that makes no sense and looks very unintelligent) to bash detroit.
“I’m Stoked this Guy is gonna be a Beast in the middle for many years” and for you SteelerHypocrite the Mayor of Detroit is Dave Bing former NBA Hall of Famer and not in Jail what a Maroon.
SteelerHypocrite atleast I can take my girl out in detroit without fear of being raped by BIG BEN
I am happy to comment Mr. Suh was with the team at our restaurant, Flemings, this evening taking part in what has become a bit of a tradition the night before camp. Finally, some excitement in this proud franchise
Hey, John, that’s a good point you made – but if you take her out in Detroit, you now have the fear of her being raped by about 250,000 men…just saying.