Archive for October, 2009
Foote: I’d Love to Retire as a Lion
The Lions and linebacker Larry Foote have not discussed a contract extension. They’re 1-5, and it’s early yet. But Foote would like to get something done at some point.
“Which player wouldn’t want an extension?” Foote said Thursday, smiling.
True. But for Foote, it’s more personal. He played at Detroit Pershing and Michigan, and he wants to [...]
Pryor Making an Impact
Rookie defensive tackle Myron Pryor has his seen workload steadily increase as the year has progressed, which owes to his versatility and progression within the Patriots system. Coach Bill Belichick praised Pryor for ability to play in both passing and running situations.
Pryor is “kind of stocky,” Belichick said. But he is deceptively quick and [...]
Rookie Hill ‘makes a difference’ for Lions defense
When the Detroit Lions drafted Sammie Lee Hill in the fourth-round of this year’s NFL draft, there was talk that he might not be able to contribute right away.
It’s a big enough jump to go from playing Division I football to the NFL, let alone starting from the Division II level at Stillman College.
Head coach [...]
Larry Foote hopes for turnaround after bye
Lions linebacker Larry Foote hasn’t seen his team at the bottom of the league often, but he has seen it before.
In 2003, his second year with Pittsburgh, the Steelers went 6-10. Much like the Lions’ 1-5 start this season, the Steelers were 2-4 before their bye week.
“It was brutal,” Foote said. “It’s not fun when [...]
Off The Field: Cullen Jenkins
Favorite TV show…Family Guy
Favorite movies…Vampire in Brooklyn
Favorite music group/artist…Jay-Z
Hobbies…Fishing, vacationing with my family.
First car…A 1984 Grand Marquis when I was in high school.
First job…I worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken when I was 16.
Favorite meal…Seafood, especially Chilean sea bass.
Favorite restaurant…Any good seafood one.
First thing you bought when you [...]
Dolphins Sign Lydon Murtha
The Miami Dolphins have signed tackle Lydon Murtha from the practice squad of the Detroit Lions. To make room on the roster for Murtha, the Dolphins waived guard Shawn Murphy.
The 6-7, 315-pound Murtha was born in Homestead, Florida and was a seventh-round draft choice of the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL draft out of [...]
Vonnie Holliday helping bolster defense in Denver
When Vonnie Holliday was shopping for a new team, the defensive lineman received all sorts of suggestions from family and friends, even random strangers.
The message was basically the same: Be sure to check out the New England Patriots, they’re the front runners with Tom Brady back.
And stay clear of Denver!
Still, Holliday couldn’t cross the Broncos [...]
Former Dolphins DE Vonnie Holliday still finding ways to help his old team
For four seasons, Vonnie Holliday served as an understated force on the field and an important leader in the locker room during his time with the Dolphins. Turns out, the 12-year veteran is continuing to help his former team even during his latest stint with the Broncos.
Holliday was responsible for a game-saving forced fumble Sunday, [...]
Linebacker Foote still talks a good game
The area where linebacker Larry Foote dressed qualified as one of the more lively places in the Steelers’ locker room as recently as last season. The chatter that is so familiar to his former teammates will be cranked up again Sunday when the Steelers visit the Detroit Lions for a 1 p.m. game.
And that’s not [...]
