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X_Factor_40
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 Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:46 pm Post subject: DT D'Anthony Smith, release Justin Bannan |
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Detroit Lions add DT D'Anthony Smith, release Justin Bannan
| Quote: | The Detroit Lions released veteran defensive tackle Justin Bannan today and claimed D’Anthony Smith off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.
Smith played eight games for the Jacksonville Jaguars last year and was traded to Seattle last month. He had five tackles in the season’s first two games before being cut on Tuesday.
A former third-round pick, Smith likely will be the fourth tackle in the Lions’ defensive line rotation once he gets acclimated to the team. The Lions signed veteran Andre Fluellen when they put defensive end Jason Jones on injured reserve with a torn patella tendon earlier this week, but still could be in the market for help at end.
Rookie fourth-round pick Devin Taylor will see extended playing time Sunday against the Chicago Bears after being inactive for two of the season’s first three games. Veteran Israel Idonije said he’s had a “subpar” start to the season. |
| Quote: | The Lions also signed wide receiver Charles Hawkins to the practice squad to take the place of cornerback Chris Greenwood, who signed with the Dallas Cowboys late Tuesday.
Hawkins was one of three receivers who worked out for the Lions on Monday. |
What do you guys think of the signings?
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diehardlionfan
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| Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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Not much. Just trying to fill spots.
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Smith was compared to Suh coming out of college. He has a lot of talent just hasn't had a chance with injuries. I like that signing. I think we wanted another rush type DT with Mosley/Bannan both mainly being a run stoppers.
Never heard anything of Hawkins.
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Jrugges
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| Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:59 am Post subject: |
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| Not sure I think too much about these signing. Andre Fluellen is going to be more effective than D’Anthony Smith. |
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Rockcity
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| Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:44 am Post subject: |
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| Jrugges wrote: | | Not sure I think too much about these signing. Andre Fluellen is going to be more effective than D’Anthony Smith. |
plus hasn't smith been out there for awhile now? Guess more to do with bannon stinking |
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Louis Friend
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| Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Rockcity wrote: | | Jrugges wrote: | | Not sure I think too much about these signing. Andre Fluellen is going to be more effective than D’Anthony Smith. |
plus hasn't smith been out there for awhile now? Guess more to do with bannon stinking |
Did you read the article?  He was cut from Seattle on Tuesday. We claimed him off waivers. |
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LionsFan630
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| Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Must've liked Smith's upside. Worth a look I guess.
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