Teammates Say Nate Burleson Doing Well, Eager To Return To Lions
His season shockingly shortened by a car accident that broke both bones in his left forearm, Nate Burleson has teammates missing him on and off the field.
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His season shockingly shortened by a car accident that broke both bones in his left forearm, Nate Burleson has teammates missing him on and off the field.
"It's easy to have a dislike for those guys," Johnson said with a laugh. "It's not hard at all."
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With Chicago coming to town Sunday, Bush says ball security is more important than ever.
Shifting a goofy, guilty glance side to side before bursting into a grin, Detroit Lions rookie tight end Joseph Fauria admitted to practicing his 'N Sync touchdown dance moves in the mirror.
Even those most critical of the idea of drafting a punter had to appreciate Sam Martin's performance Sunday.
Stephen Tulloch responded vaguely to many questions about the night of Nate Burleson's car crash, but on one topic he was perfectly clear.
"Any time you're in a highway accident, there's potential for worse than broken bones," Schwartz said.
Lt. Mike Shaw said no tests for alcohol or drugs were administered at the scene of the incident because Burleson did not exhibit any signs of being under the influence.
The Chicago Bears have lost starting defensive tackle Henry Melton for the season due to a torn left anterior cruciate ligament.
Defensive linemen Andre Fluellen's on-again, off-again relationship with the Detroit Lions is on again. Going into his sixth year in the NFL, Fluellen has spent parts of every season with the Lions, and he has returned yet again.
For a player not even selected in the draft, Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell sure is making an impression.
Standing up at the podium, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz looked a little peeved at the inquiry about his hurling of his headset.
The quiet in the locker room after the game was almost a respite for the Minnesota Vikings.
The Lions pulled off their first road win in Washington despite playing without Reggie Bush thanks, in part, to a big day through the air.
Most entertainingly for Detroit Lions fans, undrafted rookie free agent tight end Joseph Fauria snagged another touchdown pass - and executed another touchdown dance.
Maybe - just maybe - the Lions offense is not completely inept without Reggie Bush after all.
Far from being resentful of his declining status, the 33-year-old Mathis takes care to build up his young teammates.
Asked how he can get players to play the ball instead of the receiver, Cunningham – a 44-year coaching veteran – laughs, and there is a measure of scorn in the sound.
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The Detroit Lions look to bounce back after losing in week two to the Arizona Cardinals. They head to a reeling Washington team, but will injuries get in the way?
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew has struggled to hold onto the football recently, and head coach Jim Schwartz said Thursday that Pettigrew needs to be more consistent with his catches, although his value is in more than just those plays.
Jermichael Finley is feeling fine and looking to run over any defender that gets near him.
Much discussion this week has revolved around whether Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush will play Sunday, and even Bush himself does not yet know the answer to that question.
