Detroit Lions

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Anderson, Adam P/K Detroit Lions 235000.00
Bailey, Rodney LB Detroit Lions 560000.00
Battle, Andrew LB Detroit Lions 235000.00
Bell, Marcus DT Detroit Lions 900000.00
Benoit, Sarth LB Detroit Lions 235000.00
Bly, Dre' CB Detroit Lions 3800000.00
Bryant, Fernando CB Detroit Lions 2000000.00
Butler, Kelly OL Detroit Lions 385000.00
Carberry, Kevin DE Detroit Lions 235000.00
Cody, Shaun DT Detroit Lions 310000.00
Curry, Donte' LB Detroit Lions 750000.00
DeMulling, Rick OL Detroit Lions 1400000.00
Dickerson, Kori TE Detroit Lions 235000.00
Hall, James DE Detroit Lions 2500000.00
Hamilton, Paris WR Detroit Lions 235000.00
Hanson, Jason P/K Detroit Lions 1350000.00
Harrington, John Joseph QB Detroit Lions 4450000.00
Harris, Nick P/K Detroit Lions 585000.00
Jasmin, Marcus DT Detroit Lions 235000.00
Jones, Kevin RB Detroit Lions 385000.00
Kaleita, Tom OL Detroit Lions 235000.00
Kennedy, Kenoy S Detroit Lions 900000.00 (traded)
Lehman, Teddy LB Detroit Lions 385000.00 (traded)
Lewis, Alex LB Detroit Lions 385000.00
Loverne, David OL Detroit Lions 800000.00
Martinez, Glenn WR Detroit Lions 310000.00
Matthews, Will RB Detroit Lions 235000.00
McGhghy, Matt OL Detroit Lions 235000.00
McGraw, Jon S Detroit Lions 545000.00
McHugh, Sean RB Detroit Lions 385000.00
Newton, Levi OL Detroit Lions 235000.00
Orlovsky, Dan QB Detroit Lions 310000.00
Payne, Brandon CB Detroit Lions 235000.00
Pearson, Dave OL Detroit Lions 235000.00
Pollard, Marcus TE Detroit Lions 965000.00
Raiola, Dominic OL Detroit Lions 2000000.00
Rogers, Charles WR Detroit Lions 757917.00 (traded)
Rogers, Shaun DT Detroit Lions 850000.00
Schlesinger, Cory RB Detroit Lions 770000.00
Smith, Keith CB Detroit Lions 385000.00
Stickdorn, Clint OL Detroit Lions 235000.00
Swancutt, Bill DE Detroit Lions 310000.00
Valenzuela, Robby DT Detroit Lions 310000.00
Vines, Scottie WR Detroit Lions 385000.00 (traded)
Wilkinson, Dan DT Detroit Lions 2400000.00
Williams, Mike WR Detroit Lions 310000.00 (traded)
Williams, Roy E. WR Detroit Lions 385000.00
Wilson, Stanley CB Detroit Lions 310000.00 (traded)
Woody, Damien OL Detroit Lions 1750000.00

Total Cap: 38.573 Mil


Detroit Lions Free Agents:
Andre' Goodman CB UFA
Artose Pinner RB RFA
Bracy Walker S UFA
Brock Gutierrez C UFA
Casey Fitzsimmons TE RFA
Cory Redding DE RFA
Earl Holmes LB UFA
James Davis LB RFA
Jared DeVries DE UFA
Jeff Backus OT UFA (Franchise Player)
Jeff Garcia QB UFA
Kalimba Edwards DE UFA
Kevin Johnson WR UFA
Kyle Kosier OG UFA
Nate Wayne LB UFA
Paul Smith FB UFA
R.W. McQuarters CB UFA
Shawn Bryson RB UFA
Terrence Holt S RFA Tendered (300,000) 5th Round Choice
Troy Edwards WR UFA
Tyrone Hopson OG UFA
Vernon Fox S UFA
Wali Rainer LB UFA
Eddie Drummond WR UFA

 

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So everyone is aware, I am considering doing a franchise and trade with OT Jeff Backus if anyone is interested... send me some offers and Ill get back to you

 

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Draft Picks

1(9)
3(76)
5(136)
5(150)
6(169)

Im looking to package my 2 5ths and 1 6th for a 4th or so.. PM if interested

 

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Name Position Salary (millions)
Drew Brees QB 6.1
Dan Orlovsky QB 0.31

Kevin Jones RB 0.385
Thomas Jones RB 2
Lorenzo Neal FB 0.77

Michael Clayton WR 0.55
Donald Driver WR 1.36
Glenn Martinez WR 0.31
Eric Parker WR 0.545

Kori Dickerson TE 0.235

Dave Pearson OL 0.235
Damien Woody OL 1.75
Levi Jones OL 0.795
Willie Anderson OL 4.75
Jeff Backus OL 4.8
Kelly Butler OL 0.385
David Loverne OL 0.8

Robby Valenzuela DT 0.31
Shaun Rogers DT 0.85
Shaun Cody DT 0.31
Marcus Bell DT 0.9
Michael Haynes DE 0.61
Bill Swancutt DE 0.31
James Hall DE 2.5

Boss Bailey LB 0.56
Dan Morgan LB 0.545
Steve Foley LB 0.775
Donte Curry LB 0.75
Sarth Benoit LB 0.235
Andrew Battle LB 0.235

Dre Bly CB 3.8
Lito Sheppard CB 0.61225
Keith Smith CB 0.385
Marcus Coleman S 1.785
Brandon Payne CB 0.235
Jon McGraw S 0.545

Nick Harris P 0.585

Round 1 Pick 27 0.5
Round 1 Pick 30 0.5
Round 2 Pick 50 0.4
Round 3 Pick 76 0.3
Round 4 Pick 97 0.25


Total 44.86725 Mil
Cap Space: 6.13275 Mil

 

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Free Agent Signings

TE Dan Campbell 300K
K Paul Edinger 300K
LB Nate Webster 500K
LB Rob Morris 500K
S Shaun Williams 250K
WR/KR Eddie Drummond 300K
DE Kimo von Oelhoffen 950K
TE Reggie Kelly
CB Dante Wesley
OL Tom Nutten
DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu
OL Tonui Fanoti
RB Moe Williams
QB Tim Rattay

 

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Pre Draft Roster

Detroit Lions Roster (Millions)
Drew Brees QB 6.1
Dan Orlovsky QB 0.31
Tim Rattay QB 0.55

Moe Williams RB 0.3
Kevin Jones RB 0.385
Thomas Jones RB 2
Lorenzo Neal FB 0.77

Michael Clayton WR 0.55
Eddie Drummond WR 0.3
Donald Driver WR 1.36
Troy Walters WR 0.25
Eric Parker WR 0.545

Dan Campbell TE 0.3
Reggie Kelly TE 0.25

Orlando Brown OL 0.25
Damien Woody OL 1.75
Levi Jones OL 0.795
Willie Anderson OL 4.75
Jeff Backus OL 4.8
Kelly Butler OL 0.385
Tonui Fanoti OL 1.1
Tom Nutten OL 0.3

Robby Valenzuela DT 0.31
Shaun Rogers DT 0.85
Shaun Cody DT 0.31
Ma'ake Kemoeatu DT 2.6
Aaron Schobel DE 2
Michael Haynes DE 0.61
Kimo Von Oelhoffen DE .95

Boss Bailey LB 0.56
Dan Morgan LB 0.545
Steve Foley LB 0.775
Nate Webster LB 0.5
Rob Morris LB 0.5
Sarth Benoit LB 0.235
Andrew Battle LB 0.235

Dre Bly CB 3.8
Lito Sheppard CB 0.61225
Donald Strickland CB 0.55
Brandon Payne CB 0.235
Dante Wesley CB 0.25
Terrence Holt S 0.65
Shaun Williams S 0.25
Jermaine Phillips S 1.35
Marcus Coleman S 1.785

Paul Edinger K 0.3
Todd Sauerbrun P 0.25

Round 1 Pick 27 0.5
Round 1 Pick 30 0.5
Round 3 Pick 70 0.3
Round 3 Pick 76 0.3
Round 5 Pick 155 0.25

Total 50.96225 Mil
Cap Space 0..03775 Mil

Starters in Bold
Draft Salaries Listed (Will Be Updated)

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QB-Drew Brees
RB-Kevin Jones/Thomas Jones
FB-Lorenzo Neal
WR-Donald Driver
WR-Michael Clayton
WR-Eric Parker
OT-Jeff Backus
OG-Tonui Fanoti
OC-Damien Woody
OG-Levi Jones
OT-Willie Anderson

DE-Aaron Schobel
DT-Ma'ake Kemoeatu
DT-Shaun Rogers
DE-Kimo Von Oelhoffen
OLB-Steve Foley
MLB-Dan Morgan
OLB-Boss Bailey
CB-Dre Bly
CB-Lito Sheppard
S-Marcus Coleman
S-Jermaine Phillups

K-Paul Edinger
P-Todd Sauerbrun

 

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Draft Picks

Round 1 Pick 27 0.5--- Manny Lawson, DE
Round 1 Pick 30 0.5---DeMeco Ryans, LB
Round 3 Pick 70 0.3---Alan Zemaitis, CB
Round 3 Pick 76 0.3---Rodrique Wright,DT
Round 5 Pick 155 0.25---Brandon Williams, WR

 

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Roster

2006-2007 DETROIT LIONS

NUMBER-NAME-POSITION-SALARY(millions)
15-Drew Brees QB 6.1
6--Dan Orlovsky QB 0.31
7--Tim Rattay QB 0.55

43-Moe Williams RB 0.3
34-Kevin Jones RB 0.385
20-Thomas Jones RB 2
41-Lorenzo Neal FB 0.77

80-Michael Clayton WR 0.55
18-Eddie Drummond WR 0.3
87-Donald Driver WR 1.36
86-Troy Walters WR 0.25
85-Eric Parker WR 0.545
83-Brandon Williams WR 0.25

82-Ed Nelson TE 0.25
89-Dan Campbell TE 0.3
88-Reggie Kelly TE 0.25

67-Orlando Brown OL 0.25
65-Damien Woody OL 1.75
77-Levi Jones OL 0.795
71-Willie Anderson OL 4.75
76-Jeff Backus OL 4.8
79-Kelly Butler OL 0.385
66-Tonui Fanoti OL 1.1
61-Tom Nutten OL 0.3
63-Quinn Ojinnaka OL .25

92-Shaun Rogers DT 0.85
75-Shaun Cody DT 0.31
99-Ma'ake Kemoeatu DT 2.6
93-Rodrique Wright DT 0.3
72-Aaron Schobel DE 2
90-Kimo Von Oelhoffen DE 0.95
91-Manny Lawson DE 0.5
96-Michael Haynes DE 0.61

97-Boss Bailey LB 0.56
54-Dan Morgan LB 0.545
56-Steve Foley LB 0.775
52-DeMeco Ryans LB 0.5
55-Nate Webster LB 0.5
59-Rob Morris LB 0.5
50-Monty Beisel LB 0.25

32-Dre Bly CB 3.8
23-Lito Sheppard CB 0.61225
33-Donald Strickland CB 0.55
35-Keith Smith CB .25
30-Alan Zemaitis CB 0.3
38-Dante Wesley CB 0.25
42-Terrence Holt S 0.65
28-Shaun Williams S 0.25
24-Jermaine Phillips S 1.35
42-Marcus Coleman S 1.785

13-Paul Edinger K 0.3
1--Todd Sauerbrun P 0.25


Roster Size: 53 Players
Total Salary 50.94725Million
Cap Space 0.05275 Million

 

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Depth Chart

DETROIT LIONS
The entire Detroit Lions recieved a much needed facelift over the offseason. Out are many of the locker room cancers and underachievers. In, are a group of intense competitors who look to make a run at Miami next January.The Lions realized that much of the game is won in the trenches and their roster is indicative of it.

OFFENSE
This offense is designed to be strong in both running and passing. Due to the extremely strong offensive line and the pro bowl caliber fullback, tight ends will rarely be used and 3 wide reciever sets will be frequent.

The quarterback situation has changed drastically with aging veteran Jeff Garcia let go and draft bust Joey Harrington traded. The Lions acquired pro bowl QB Drew Brees to infuse the offense with explosiveness. Veteran Tim Rattay was signed to backup Brees incase injuries occur. Dan Orlovsky has the tools to be a future starter and will be tutored to do so.
QB- Drew Brees--Tim Rattay--Dan Orlovsky
(6.96 Million)

As many teams are finding out, a 2 back system is necessary over a grueling 16 game season. The Jones brothers both provide elite skills at running as well as recieving. Moe Williams was brought in to be the goal line back and provide the team with veteran stability. Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal was acquired through trade to lead the way for the RBs and reduce their pounding. He has a track record for paving the way to 1500 yard rushers, most recently L.Tomlinson.
RB- Kevin Jones--Thomas Jones-- Moe Williams
FB- Lorenzo Neal
(3.455 Million)

The tight ends will not be a major feature in the offense but the Lions have 2 quality veterans who can block as well as recieve. They are able to fill in well when needed. Rookie Ed Nelson, former UConn basketball player, was picked up due to his tremendous potential.
TE- Dan Campbell-- Reggie Kelly-- Ed Nelson (R)
(800k)

Due to the abundance of talent, the Wide Recievers will be featured in the offense more so than the tight ends. The WR corps have the three major components to recieving success: a home run threat (Driver), a premier possesion reciever (Clayton), and a lightning fast slot man (Parker). The depth behind them is solid as well.
WR1- Donald Driver-- Troy Walters
WR2- Michael Clayton-- Eddie Drummond
WR3- Eric Parker-- Brandon Williams (R)
(3.255 Million)

The Offensive line is one of the most talented and powerful in the league. With 4 of the 5 starters having been to recent pro bowls, the talent is undeniable. With such skill, a powerful run game and a well protected QB is almost a sure bet. The depth features men both young and old, all of which have significant experience.
LT- Jeff Backus--Orlando Brown
LG- Tonui Fanoti--Quinn Ojinnaka(R)
C- Damien Woody-- Tom Nutten
RG- Levi Jones-- Quinn Ojinaaka(R)
RT- Willie Anderson-- Kelly Butler
(14.38 Million)

DEFENSE
This defense is special due to the fact that it has the personel to run either a 3-4 or a 4-3, depending on the situation.

The Lions signed Kemoeatu to play along side Pro Bowler Shaun Rogers in the 4-3 or to give him a breather at the important nose tackle position in the 3-4. The roster has both larger DE (Vol Oelhoffen) as well as speed rushers (Lawson) so there is not a weak position in either formation. THe defensive line is a dangerous unit, much like the OL.
DE- Aaron Schobel-- Michael Haynes
DT- Ma'ake Kemoeatu--Rodrique Wright(R)
DT- Shaun Rogers-- Shaun Cody
DE- Kimo Von Oelhoffen-- Manny Lawson(R)
(8.12 Million)

Like previously discussed, the Linebackers are a versatile group. The solid MLB, Dan Morgan was acquired through trade to lead this group. Teamed with tremendous athletes such as Boss Bailey, Steve Foley and youngster DeMeco Ryans, Morgan has a group that can blitz from any and all angle, creating nightmares for opposing offenses.
OLB- Steve Foley-- DeMeco Ryans(R)--Monty Beisel
MLB- Dan Morgan--Rob Morris
OLB- Boss Bailey-- Nate Webster-- Monty Beisel
(3.63 Million)

Previously a weakness, the defensive backfield is now a strength. The Lions found a pro bowler to start opposite of all star CB Dre Bly in former eagles CB Lito Sheppard. With such a duo, there is no good side of the field to throw to. There is several young reserves such as Keith Smith, Alan Zemaitis and Donald Strickland who have the potential to be solid starters in the future. For now, however they will be relegated to nickel and dime packages. As for the safety spots, the Lions upgraded underachiever Kenoy Kennedy with Tampa Bay intimidator Jermaine Phillups. Terrence Holt, an athletic FS was able to be resigned. Behind them are former starters Marcus Coleman and Shaun Williams who will be able to step into the starting lineup and not miss a beat if needed.
CB1- Dre Bly--Dante Wesley--Keith Smith
FS- Terrence Holt-- Marcus Coleman
SS- Jermaine Phillups--Shaun Williams
CB2- Lito Sheppard--Alan Zemaitis(R)--Donald Strickland
(9.79725 Million)

SPECIAL TEAMS
The special teams cut Jason Hanson and his large salary for a more youthful leg in Paul Edinger. With his unorthodox style, Edinger has tremendous power and decent accuracy in the clutch. Punter Todd Sauerbrun has a tremendous leg who can consistently give the Lions a victory in the field position battle. Both were viewed as solid veteran additions.
K- Paul Edinger
P- Todd Sauerbrun
(550k)

Pro Bowler Eddie Drummond will continue to electrify the return game and provide stability in an important aspect to the game.If needed, slot reciever Troy Walters can step in for Drummond.
KR- Eddie Drummond--Troy Walters
PR- Eddie Drummond

Roster Size: 53 Players
Total Salary: 50.94725 Million
Cap Space: 0.05275 Million