Leigh Bodden or Mike Furrey anyone? - The Orange Mane

broncofan7 · 02-09-2009, 02:24 PM

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...five-starters/

LIONS RELEASE FIVE STARTERS
Posted by Mike Florio on February 9, 2009, 4:45 p.m. EST
The on-field accountability for the worst single season in NFL history has begun, despite the irony that the moves are being made by a front office containing folks who have kept their jobs or received promotions despite the presence of their fingerprints on the sunken hull.

Per Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com, the 0-16 Lions have dumped five starters: cornerback Leigh Bodden, safety Dwight Smith, guard Edwin Mulitalo, receiver Mike Furrey, and tight end Dan Campbell.

The Lions also cut tackle Jon Dunn.

The moves put the Lions $35 million under the salary cap, which will give G.M. Martin Mayhew and team president Tom Lewand an opportunity to show what they’ve learned from their front-row seats to the Matt Millen morass.

So when we joke about the Lions possibly drafting receiver Michael Crabtree with the first overall pick, why do we have a weird feeling that the move isn’t nearly as implausible at it might seem?

chaz · 02-09-2009, 02:27 PM

both would provide decent depth but we'd be in trouble if we were counting on consistent production from either.

sirhcyennek81 · 02-09-2009, 02:29 PM

Furrey would be a good pickup, a very Stokely-like player.

sirhcyennek81 · 02-09-2009, 02:35 PM

Furrey in 2006 had 98 receptions for 1086 yards and 6 tds, In 2007 61 receptions for 664 yards 1 td, and in 2008 18 rec for 181 yards and 0 td, but missed a big chunk of the season. Considering the lack of consistency in Detroit, his stats are not that bad.

broncofan7 · 02-09-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chaz

both would provide decent depth but we'd be in trouble if we were counting on consistent production from either.

Leigh Bodden is a very solid #2 CB--younger than Bly and if he would come cheaper I would relish the opportunity to replace Dre' with Leigh.

Regarding Furrey, Stokley is one hit/awkward fall on his head away from retirement. While Furrey certainly isn't a long term solution for our slot WR, he certainly would be excellent depth--adding experience and solid production to our WR corp. He also can play ST's

SportinOne · 02-09-2009, 03:10 PM

Yes, please. Both, please, for all of the reasons listed above!

Hidden in all of this... isn't Dwight Smith a decent cover safety? Could he be any worse than what we already have? And yes, that includes Barrett..

broncofan7 · 02-09-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheChamp

Yes, please. Both, please, for all of the reasons listed above!

Hidden in all of this... isn't Dwight Smith a decent cover safety? Could he be any worse than what we already have? And yes, that includes Barrett..

Smith is a lil' older and flourished in the cover 2. He's not a priority IMHO but to be honest, who wouldn't be an upgrade to our current roster at Safety?

Smiling Assassin27 · 02-09-2009, 03:28 PM

Let's not get impulsive with our cap money, folks.

chaz · 02-09-2009, 03:32 PM

Dwight smith is not anything more than average and can be a pain in the ass off the field...i'd say pass on him. we can do better in the draft or other FA options

chaz · 02-09-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

Let's not get impulsive with our cap money, folks.

crowebomber · 02-09-2009, 03:42 PM

I guarantee there will be at least a half dozen corners of Bodden quality or better, and probably 8-10 WRs as good or better than Furrey once training camp cuts start happening.

SportinOne · 02-09-2009, 04:13 PM

We need two new safeties, that's all i know. And i don't care who they are, they better keep their nose clean.. that goes for anyone we pick up. We need to NOT bring in any thugs, clowns, or a-holes.

By the way, i remember a couple years ago when we played the Browns during the regular season.. i went over to a Browns forum and they were claiming that Leigh Bodden was better than Champ Bailey and that it was just a matter of time before everyone else knew it too..

heheh

GoBroncos DownUnder · 02-09-2009, 05:27 PM

Pick up Furrey, whether he wants to ply WR or go back to Safety, we'll see what happens in pre-season, either way he's a VERY useful/versatile guy to have playing on your team!!!

yerner · 02-09-2009, 05:39 PM

I say no to both. But I don't really no nothing bout bodden.

broncosteven · 02-09-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

Furrey in 2006 had 98 receptions for 1086 yards and 6 tds, In 2007 61 receptions for 664 yards 1 td, and in 2008 18 rec for 181 yards and 0 td, but missed a big chunk of the season. Considering the lack of consistency in Detroit, his stats are not that bad.

You sure your really gay?

sirhcyennek81 · 02-09-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

You sure your really gay?

I ****ed a guy last night, so yes.

Why do you ask?

broncosteven · 02-09-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

I ****ed a guy last night, so yes.

Why do you ask?

Nice stats, how was Spider?

sirhcyennek81 · 02-09-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

Nice stats, how was Spider?

broncofan7 · 02-09-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

I ****ed a guy last night, so yes.

Why do you ask?

What the.................

Killericon · 02-09-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

Furrey would be a good pickup, a very Stokely-like player.

sirhcyennek81 · 02-09-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Killericon

Not seeing what this is supposed to be.

Killericon · 02-09-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

Not seeing what this is supposed to be.

I fixed it.

sirhcyennek81 · 02-09-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Killericon

I fixed it.

Racist?

sirhcyennek81 · 02-09-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by broncofan7

What the.................

What? Its what i do.

Killericon · 02-09-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

Racist?

Yeah, man. Everyone thinks white wide receivers are the same player.The list of terms used to describe wide receivers include:

–”Posession receiver”

–”Team player”

–”Not the most talented guy in the world”

–”Deceptive speed”

–”Gritty”

02-09-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
broncofan7 AKA "THE STANDARD" BQ looks ALMOST as good as I do Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BIG D Posts: 6,022	Leigh Bodden or Mike Furrey anyone? http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...five-starters/ LIONS RELEASE FIVE STARTERS Posted by Mike Florio on February 9, 2009, 4:45 p.m. EST The on-field accountability for the worst single season in NFL history has begun, despite the irony that the moves are being made by a front office containing folks who have kept their jobs or received promotions despite the presence of their fingerprints on the sunken hull. Per Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com, the 0-16 Lions have dumped five starters: cornerback Leigh Bodden, safety Dwight Smith, guard Edwin Mulitalo, receiver Mike Furrey, and tight end Dan Campbell. The Lions also cut tackle Jon Dunn. The moves put the Lions $35 million under the salary cap, which will give G.M. Martin Mayhew and team president Tom Lewand an opportunity to show what they’ve learned from their front-row seats to the Matt Millen morass. So when we joke about the Lions possibly drafting receiver Michael Crabtree with the first overall pick, why do we have a weird feeling that the move isn’t nearly as implausible at it might seem?

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02-09-2009, 02:27 PM	#2
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,456 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	both would provide decent depth but we'd be in trouble if we were counting on consistent production from either.

02-09-2009, 02:29 PM	#3
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,768 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Furrey would be a good pickup, a very Stokely-like player.

02-09-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,768 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Furrey in 2006 had 98 receptions for 1086 yards and 6 tds, In 2007 61 receptions for 664 yards 1 td, and in 2008 18 rec for 181 yards and 0 td, but missed a big chunk of the season. Considering the lack of consistency in Detroit, his stats are not that bad.

02-09-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
SportinOne Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,437	Yes, please. Both, please, for all of the reasons listed above! Hidden in all of this... isn't Dwight Smith a decent cover safety? Could he be any worse than what we already have? And yes, that includes Barrett..

02-09-2009, 03:28 PM	#8
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 11,104 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Let's not get impulsive with our cap money, folks.

02-09-2009, 03:32 PM	#9
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,456 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	Dwight smith is not anything more than average and can be a pain in the ass off the field...i'd say pass on him. we can do better in the draft or other FA options

02-09-2009, 03:42 PM	#11
crowebomber Ring of Famer Old School Sucka Fool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,519 Adopt-a-Bronco: Frank Tripucka	I guarantee there will be at least a half dozen corners of Bodden quality or better, and probably 8-10 WRs as good or better than Furrey once training camp cuts start happening.

02-09-2009, 04:13 PM	#12
SportinOne Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,437	We need two new safeties, that's all i know. And i don't care who they are, they better keep their nose clean.. that goes for anyone we pick up. We need to NOT bring in any thugs, clowns, or a-holes. By the way, i remember a couple years ago when we played the Browns during the regular season.. i went over to a Browns forum and they were claiming that Leigh Bodden was better than Champ Bailey and that it was just a matter of time before everyone else knew it too.. heheh

02-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#13
GoBroncos DownUnder Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ex-Australia - now in Da 'Boig! Posts: 884 Adopt-a-Bronco: AJ Smith!	Pick up Furrey, whether he wants to ply WR or go back to Safety, we'll see what happens in pre-season, either way he's a VERY useful/versatile guy to have playing on your team!!!

02-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#14
yerner Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 3,314	I say no to both. But I don't really no nothing bout bodden.