Comments on: Report: Lions trying to trade for running back

By: fuchdahbears

fuchdahbears — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:16:05 +0000

I think Leshore’s performance dampened the need for a runner. Plus the 1st two games are fine with out him.

1. Running game won’t be needed as much vs. Rams.

2. Probly won’t run much against the 49er’s anyway.

By: lionsgofrompitytofearin3years

lionsgofrompitytofearin3years — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:28:33 +0000

I’d take Reggie Bush in a second.

By: mthlion

mthlion — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:10:12 +0000

Take whoever the Patriots cut. The Rookie Bolden has good power, but if they cut Danny Woodhead, he is more like Best. Anyone high profile would destroy next years cap. Already too many starters will be free agents next year. Lions have too much Salary in Stafford/CJ/Suh.

By: macarwolf

macarwolf — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:47:54 +0000

Reggie Bush

By: fido1949

fido1949 — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:49:59 +0000

I think a possibility of a waiver wire pickup would be William Powell from Arizona. I have watched him in two games now and he has looked terrific. He also fits the mold of the lightening back like Best.

By: voiceofreason

voiceofreason — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:45:10 +0000

It’s a buyers market now. A month ago, it was not.

By: voiceofreason

voiceofreason — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:44:24 +0000

Mayhew is looking now, instead of earlier, because cuts are coming up. A month ago, available talent was thin in the NFL, now it’s plentiful, as teams are willing to part with players to meet the absurd 53 man limit.

By: lionsgofrompitytofearin3years

lionsgofrompitytofearin3years — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:13:45 +0000

I love all the Bears fans spouting off. It’s hilarious that they think their D is better than the Lions’. Marshall does not make an 8-8 team a super bowl contender. It is just a matter of time before your oline implodes and gets your “star qb” on a cart. Please guys. This isn’t 1985, or 2006 for that matter. Your D sucks and your OL is even worse so spare me.

By: jimmylions

jimmylions — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:44:14 +0000

As several others have said – ain’t no way we’re coughing up 2 first round picks.

I also don’t see Titus Young going anywhere.

In order to pick up a starting RB with a high salary, I think Cliff Avril’s salary would have to be traded. And that would be a major bummer.

By: chi01town

chi01town — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:37:42 +0000

The Lions want something for nothing. They have NO money.. NO real chance of contending for the title…an really nothing else to offer a good running back NOT EVEN a decent locker room full of good guys to play with…. Even the coach is a scumb bag. NOW WHY WOULD A GOOD RB GO TO DETROIT?

By: butkus54

butkus54 — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:39:35 +0000

2 1st round picks for Ben Tate? … I know Mayhew would like to get a good running back before the season starts but I don’t think he’s quite that desperate yet!

By: matzahballz

matzahballz — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:45:53 +0000

Lions fan here. Everyone’s focused on giving up a 2nd rd pick, that was regarding shefters report all it would take for mjd and leshore.

Joique Bell can be a stop gap for two weeks along w/Smith. Merano is not welcome in the D, he’s no dif than what we have already, injured rb.

IMO I agree w/Chris Ivory! All the guy does is move the chains, run/catch and we can get for a lower pick and would be cap friend. He’s just waiting for the chance to start for a squad and explode.

By: billymc75

billymc75 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:50:18 +0000

Cowboys would prob trade Jones to them no problem

By: motorcitym

motorcitym — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:53:23 +0000

dalucks says:
Aug 28, 2012 4:12 PM
Would the Lions be willing to trade 2 1st round draft picks for Ben Tate from the Texans? As a Texans fan, I would hate to see him traded but this is a business and those picks could help build the Texans.
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Jacksonville would never be able to sniff 2 first round draft picks for a top 5 back, and you are assuming Meyhew would give up the future for a back that’s never rushed for 1000 yards?

By: thetokyosandblaster

thetokyosandblaster — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:51:26 +0000

lol

Ok, so anyway:

The Lions wouldn’t offer anything higher than a 4th rounder, and there’s no way that the Jags would take anything less than a 2nd rounder.

And no matter what: The Lions are going to finish no better than 3rd in their division. Just reload for next season.

By: crubenst

crubenst — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:50:40 +0000

3 way deal: Matt Flynn to Arizona. Beanie Wells to Detroit. Nate Burleson to Seattle.

By: motorcitym

motorcitym — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:48:19 +0000

With the holdout of MJD, even if someone traded for him, you’d have to wait till next year to get anything out of him (C. Johnson held out and never returned to form, until late in the year). I’d like to see Ivory in a Lions jersey or Kahlil Bell, two guys that can move the chains and pick up the short yardage.

By: crubenst

crubenst — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:47:31 +0000

Actually, CJ Spiller would be a good target. Less to get him than Freddy Jackson and he fits the mold of Jahvid Best…. I could also see the Cardinals dumping Beanie Wells on the Lions now that Ryan Williams is healthy… Dion Lewis in Philly looks phenomenal…

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:45:56 +0000

sameer1138 says:Aug 28, 2012 3:14 PM

I vote for the 9ers trading Frank Gore to the Lions for a 2nd round pick, and then SF can push forward with Kendall Hunter as the starter.
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You mean a 6th round pick.

By: herbertjablonski

herbertjablonski — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:43:13 +0000

Barry Sanders, JR will be available in 3-4 years.

By: runyan1127

runyan1127 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:30:39 +0000

Peyton hillis might be available with pioli in charge

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:30:35 +0000

People throwing out names like MJD, Gore, Tate, Blount, etc. are kidding themselves (especially the guy looking for TWO number one picks for Tate).

Right or wrong, the days when teams made blockbuster trades for RBs is over.

Mark my words, this will wind up being a waiver wire pick up or a very low round draft picked swapped for someone’s third stringer.

By: EJ

EJ — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:28:15 +0000

I really wouldn’t want Buffalo to do this but, Freddy Jackson for Titus Young and next years 3rd round pick. The Bills have CJ Spiller who has shown when Jackson was on IR that he could handle the job very well. The backfield is crowded in Western, NY with Freddy Jackson(starter), CJ Spiller(starter), Johnny White(Promising backup) and Tashard Choice(Gailey’s Golden Boy). Jackson is a little better than Spiller but is getting older. It might be time for Buffalo to go with Spiller and get what they can for Jackson. 90% of Buffalo would be upset by it, but it might work out in the end.

By: brokentreehousemusic

brokentreehousemusic — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:25:16 +0000

They should look for a veteran role model for Leshoure and develop him after his suspension. Kid has talent and could benefit from being around a guy like Kevin Faulk, Thomas Jones, Ryan Grant or Joseph Addai.

By: brianric

brianric — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:18:52 +0000

well miami has one of the deepest backfields in nfl the lions are deep at reciever can see d thomas and a 3rd going to lions for broyles or young

By: cinobleu

cinobleu — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:18:15 +0000

They should try to get that boy cris ivory from the saints…. The saints got to many rb so the lions better capitalize….

By: dalucks

dalucks — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:12:39 +0000

Would the Lions be willing to trade 2 1st round draft picks for Ben Tate from the Texans? As a Texans fan, I would hate to see him traded but this is a business and those picks could help build the Texans.

By: hpeters77

hpeters77 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:09:40 +0000

stuj04

The Lions should steal Travaris Cadet off of the Saints’ practice squad
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Travaris Cadet is not going anywhere ill take Cadet over Ivory

By: dutchhmaster

dutchhmaster — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:07:57 +0000

Dolphins could probably get a 2nd for Reggie Bush. As a Dolphins fan, I wouldn’t mind that. RB is one of the few positions we have depth at, and it’s not like Reggie will get as to the Super Bowl this year. We are in full rebuild mode.

By: essentialsausage

essentialsausage — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:05:25 +0000

Don’t give up too much, Lions…