Comments on: Lions re-sign Jeff Backus

By: jamezz23

jamezz23 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:36:09 +0000

The game that Jared Allen went crazy in we threw the ball like 55 times. In baseball you can fail 7 times out of 10 getting a hit and still be an all star. But Backus gave up 3 sacks on 55 drop backs and he got killed for it. It was hard to watch but there is a reason that Allen said Backus is one the best tackle that he has gone against, because those 52 times when Allen don’t get to the qb Backus is probably pushing him around like a rag doll. I’m happy to have him back

By: Soulman45

Soulman45 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:17:25 +0000

Backus is the man till the team can get someone better just have to give him help.

By: vanislebob

vanislebob — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:58:09 +0000

‘Tis better the devil you know…

By: newguy925

newguy925 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:15:26 +0000

McNeil has had trouble passing physicals, has been a turnstile in his own right, and would have cost more.

Backus 2 for $10 mil, probably could cut him next year if they draft a replacement. This is good management of talent vs the cap.

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:00:03 +0000

rockbottom37 says:Mar 17, 2012 9:13 PM

Lions are looking to draft OTMike Adams or Jonathan Martin this could just be a depth move for Lions.
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The Lions might draft Adams or Martin but Backus would still start. Neither are good enough to step right in and start.

By: rockbottom37

rockbottom37 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:13:55 +0000

Lions are looking to draft OTMike Adams or Jonathan Martin this could just be a depth move for Lions.

By: rbell2123

rbell2123 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:03:35 +0000

Should have signed Mcneill. Mayhew stated he wanted to run lions like how patriots are ran. N.E. would not have re-signed an over the hill tackle who almost weekly gets his Quarterback killed…….

By: suhisabeast90

suhisabeast90 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:01:00 +0000

Didn’t even sniff around Levi Brown? I really was hoping this would the year the Lions finally make a serious upgrade on the OL. You can almost guarantee no OL in the first 3 rounds of the draft. Geez, even Millan drafted a few. More receivers and RBs anyone?

By: lks311

lks311 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:00:39 +0000

Price/Value equation folks. Obviously there are better LT in the NFL, but maybe not better than him in FA. And probably not for the money. It’s the devil you know…

By: nflfollower

nflfollower — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:59:51 +0000

A solid OT, routinely voted by his peers as tops at that position in the NFC north. And theres a lot of pass rushers in the north that can make you look bad. But he is getting old, if the right guy is available in the 1st, I’m all for drafting his eventual replacement.

By: hatesycophants

hatesycophants — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:46:58 +0000

Smart to get Jeff back. Those “fans” chattering about this particular component of the o-line know nothing about offensive line play.

Go Lions! Go Badgers!

By: lrak76

lrak76 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:41:28 +0000

How much $$$?

By: jimmylions

jimmylions — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:40:53 +0000

By resigning Backus, and really with all of the contracts he’s put together, Mayhew is sending a message to players who are considering coming to Detroit — come here, play decently, and you can make long term plans to be a Lion.

For that reason, and to for the positive impact this will have in the locker room, I think this was a very good move by Mayhew.

The way Jared Allen made a fool of Backus was painful to watch (and probably more painful for Stafford), but Jared Allen has made a fool of a lot of OL. A lot people said Backus actually played well against Allen that game, even with the 3 sacks.

We could do a lot worse!

By: lionpride10

lionpride10 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:32:10 +0000

What the happened to Marcus McNeil? I guess that they signed Shaun Hill and Backus at the same time because Backus may be the reason we need Hill.

By: noeffinway

noeffinway — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:27:23 +0000

Voted the best left tackle in the NFC North by his peers…….screw the haters.

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:27:03 +0000

Lions “making strides” (in Backus’ own words).

By: aaroncurryisbust

aaroncurryisbust — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:20:36 +0000

Even though he sucks, gotta admire the tenacity. Very respectable career.

By: normdogg

normdogg — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:19:16 +0000

Hooray for us?