http://www.lionslocker.com Daily Blog for Detroit Lions Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:05:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Lions always seem to be looking to replace 38-year old Jason Hanson but he keeps beating out whoever they bring in.  Hanson played in all 16 games for the Lions last season and he made 29 of 35 field goals (82.9%).  He also connected on 35 of 36 extra ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/08/04/jason-hanson-is-still-hanging-on-for-the-2008-season-for-the-detroit-lions/ If the Lions are indeed going to shift to a more regular pro style offense then they are going to need some production in the passing game from the TEs.  32-year old Dan Campbell appears to be ahead at the start of training camp for the starting job at TE.  ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/08/04/the-detroit-lions-need-more-production-out-of-the-te-position-in-2008/ The Detroit Lions' offense will be changing in 2008 without Mike Martz in charge so roles will be different in the upcoming season.  26-year old Roy Williams will likely again be the focal point in the passing game.  He has a great combo of size (6'2", 220 pounds) and speed.  ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/08/04/the-detroit-lions-are-well-stocked-at-wr-for-the-2008-season/ The Lions have signed 38-year old center Andy McCollum to provide depth on the offensive line.  McCollum is 6'4" 300 pounds and he still is a skilled player.  He played in 15 games (10 starts) for the Rams last season.  McCollum has a ton of experience to bring to the ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/08/01/the-detroit-lions-sign-center-andy-mccollum/ The Lions have a mish-mash of running backs competing for a starting job this season.  6'0", 301 pound Jon Bradley appears to be the leader right now for the job.  He is like having an extra offensive tackle in the backfield.  Bradley has played in 15 games (6 starts) for ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/07/11/the-detroit-lions-have-a-motley-crew-at-fullback-for-2008/ The Lions will have five running backs competing for the open job as the feature back in 2008.  Tatum Bell appears to have the lead for the job despite being in the Lions' Dog House last year.  Bell will need to hold onto the football to keep the starting job.  ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/06/22/rb-will-be-a-wide-open-competition-in-2008-for-the-detroit-lions/ It will be interesting to see if the Lions will stick with Jon Kitna this whole season if he keeps turning the ball over at such an astounding rate.  He threw 20 pickoffs and fumbled 17 times (losing 6 of them) last season!  That can't be tolerated again no matter ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/06/09/will-the-detroit-lions-stick-with-jon-kitna-this-season/ Caleb Campbell is a huge safety at 6'2", 229 pounds and he runs a 4.55 40.  Campbell delivers hard hits in the running game so he is likely more of a strong safety.  Campbell played in 43 games (38 starts) at Army and he finished with 307 tackles, 10 tackles ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/06/06/7-218-caleb-campbell-s/ Landon Cohen dominated in college at Ohio but he might have problems in the NFL due to his size as he stands 6'3", 278 pounds.  He played in 48 games (37 starts) at Ohio U. and he finished with 144 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 39.5 tackles for a loss.  Cohen ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/06/06/7-216-landon-cohen-dt/ Jerome Felton is a solid all around fullback as he can block, run the ball and catch it.  He has nice size at 6'0", 246 pounds and he runs a 4.75 40 so don't expect any really long runs out of him.  Felton played in 48 games (43 starts) at ... http://www.lionslocker.com/2008/06/06/5-146-jerome-felton-fb/