Archives for October 2014

‘”It’s nice to have a job and everything but ultimately I want to have a long career,” says the 23-year-old rookie who has been in impressive in his first four games punting for the Buffalo Bills (2-2), who play at Detroit (3-1) on Sunday. “That’s the next step, just trying to solidify a position in the NFL. So, you’re still kind of chasing something.”‘

‘”This gives him a chance to just step back for a moment and look at things that we can work on and correct,” said Marrone. “He’ll have to have some thick skin through this and you’ve got to fight. That’s what usually happens in life. To get what you want, you’re going to have to fight for it. I think that he’ll be able to grow. I think that he’ll be able to handle it well, from my conversation with him. And he’ll be able to continue to grow as a quarterback.”‘

‘”It takes time,” Polian said of Manuel. “He’s not there yet. Whether he’ll get there eventually remains to be seen. On the other hand, I don’t have the slightest doubt that Doug made the right move.”‘

‘”If something happens, at least you went down guns loaded, guns blowing or whatever. Just go out there and let it rip. That’s what I’ve been practicing this last week out there against our defense. Just allowing myself to go out there and make plays naturally.”‘

‘Both Bradham and Williams didn’t participate due to knee injuries. Bills coach Doug Marrone didn’t comment on the chances of either of them playing in Week 5 when the Bills travel to Detroit to take on the Lions.’

‘”In making sure that the team stayed in Buffalo, that is really the final act of Ralph Wilson and the Wilson family’s devotion to this community,” Polian said. “The team belongs in Buffalo and he knew that. He had many chances to move it. I was witness to some of those. He never did. He publicly promised that as long as he was alive the team would stay in Buffalo, and his family, led by Mary, honored his wishes. That’s as it should be. It’s a wonderful, wonderful decision on their part and it shows how much devotion they still have to the community.”‘

Lions coaches, players trade credit for stout defense (Detroit News)

Lions heed Jim Caldwell’s advice, and sleep on it (Detroit News)

Lions’ Reggie Bush might have to be workhorse vs. Bills (Detroit News)

Lions going about week as if Joique Bell won’t play (Detroit Free Press)

Lions WR Golden Tate limited by hamstring injury (Detroit Free Press)

Lions rookie Eric Ebron pushing himself to get through season (Detroit Free Press)

Lions didn’t try draft trade for Sammy Watkins (Detroit Free Press)

Eric Ebron: I’m human, I play fantasy football, too (Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions did not try to trade up for Sammy Watkins after all (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate shows up on practice report with hamstring injury (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions coaches: Reggie Bush can be a workhorse back if needed (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions preparing to play without Joique Bell, who isn’t practicing due to concussion (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions – Eric Ebron fights through zombie-itis (Oakland Press)

James Ihedigbo to appeal $16,000 fine (Oakland Press)

Ebron is better football player than fantasy player (Fox Sports Detroit)

Players Praise Teryl Austin, Appreciate Openness To Player Input In Game Plans (WXYT-FM)

No looking back or ahead for Lions (DetroitLions.com)

Still no Calvin Johnson for Lions (DetroitLions.com)

What makes a good safety duo? (DetroitLions.com)

Darius Slay improving mental aspect of his game (DetroitLions.com)

Reggie Bush can carry the load if need be (DetroitLions.com)

Is Ndamukong Suh really going to leave? (DetroitLions.com)

Levy named NFC Defensive Player of September (DetroitLions.com)

‘More importantly, Manuel vowed “I’m not going to hold myself back” when the next opportunity to start presents itself.’

‘It’s also uncertain whether starting left guard Chris Williams can play because of a back injury that forced him to miss last week’s game.’

‘Bills have also not allowed 90 yards rushing this season after managing feat just three times last year.’

‘Lions 30, Bills 23/’

‘Our pick: Lions.’

‘After Wednesday’s practice, head coach Doug Marrone said the team would continue to evaluate both players but did not have a definite answer as to their availability. Rookie linebacker Preston Brown will step in for Bradham if he can’t play, and a combination of Stefan Charles and Corbin Bryant will replace Williams if he is unable to suit up verus Detroit.’

‘”I think for me, I’m a hard worker anyways so, when this happened obviously I was upset, I was frustrated. But at the same time, be a man. Be a pro. I think I kicked up my work ethic even more, and whatever I need to do,” he said. “You fight every single day. It’s hard, but life is hard. It’s a hard thing to deal with, but life is hard, it’s never going to be easy. And this is a hard business especially when you’re a young guy, but you can’t use that as an excuse. You have to continue to get better every single day, and even though I’m not starting I’m still going to make sure that I’m doing what I need to do.”‘

‘”He preached that as a defense we don’t need or want any weak links,” said Da’Norris Searcy. “That’s the significance of the chain. Everybody links up and says they’re going to be accountable for what goes on in the game. You’re going to know your assignments and know what to do and go out there and compete and play your hardest for the guy next to you.”‘