faba Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Lions part ways with Drayton Florence Posted by Josh Alper on August 19, 2014, 2:43 PM EDT AP If the Lions are going to have experienced depth at cornerback on their roster this season, it isn’t going to come from Drayton Florence. The Lions announced Tuesday that they have released Florence. The move comes 12 days after they signed Florence, who previously spent the 2012 season playing in Detroit. Florence had a successful year with the Panthers in 2013, but the Lions don’t seem to think that he can replicate that effort for them this season. That they came to that conclusion without a particularly strong group of cornerbacks is not a great sign for the 33-year-old’s future in the NFL, although there are always injuries opening up opportunities at the position around the league. Darius Slay and Rashean Mathis are slated to start at corner in Detroit withBill Bentley, Nevin Lawson, Cassius Vaughn and Jonte Green among those vying for roles in sub packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 He is only the first of experienced CB's that will be available in the next 5-10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 if he's a man to man guy, kick the tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 if he's a man to man guy, kick the tires At this point even if he has a pulse he is worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What happened to the guy we signed from the Lions who got hurt in preseason last year? Can't remember his name.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 He is only the first of experienced CB's that will be available in the next 5-10 days. Exactly. Cue stoictwatsy... 3... 2... 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 if he's a man to man guy, kick the tires Serious question... at what point does player strength/experience trump scheme fit? I say this because Mangini was incapable of scheming around the talent he had here, and it cost us a couple of years sitting and waiting for him to find the "right fits". So, given that Rex is clearly a much, much more competent and talented defensive coach than Mangini, how forgiving should we be if Rex/Idzik opt not to add zone corners, even if they are far more talented than what we've got, because they don't fit the scheme Rex usually runs? Shouldn't a great coach scheme around the roster adversity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What happened to the guy we signed from the Lions who got hurt in preseason last year? Can't remember his name.. Aaron Berry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Serious question... at what point does player strength/experience trump scheme fit? I say this because Mangini was incapable of scheming around the talent he had here, and it cost us a couple of years sitting and waiting for him to find the "right fits". So, given that Rex is clearly a much, much more competent and talented defensive coach than Mangini, how forgiving should we be if Rex/Idzik opt not to add zone corners, even if they are far more talented than what we've got, because they don't fit the scheme Rex usually runs? Shouldn't a great coach scheme around the roster adversity? I think if the Jets don't add any CBs, Rex needs to employ some zone with what he's got, but I don't think they should look to add any zone CBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think we blitz sh*t out of oakland and let Front 7 cover CBs week 1. Both injured CBs back week 2 IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think we blitz sh*t out of oakland and let Front 7 cover CBs week 1. Both injured CBs back week 2 IMHO ^this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Exactly. Cue stoictwatsy... 3... 2... 1... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If Idzik doesn't offer Flrorence every penny of cap space, he just does not care about winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If Idzik doesn't offer Flrorence every penny of cap space, he just does not care about winning. C'mon Glen, you're better than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If Idzik doesn't offer Flrorence every penny of cap space, he just does not care about winning. Carried away much? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Florence must have come in out of shape is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 C'mon Glen, you're better than this. Ball busting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 On a more serious note, I guess there's no problem "kicking the tires" but Detroit has had a horrible secondary for years. If he can't stick with them, I don't know how much he could possibly offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Let the mini-draft begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 C'mon Glen, you're better than this. Carried away much? LOL You goobers didn't pick up on the intentional satire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think if the Jets don't add any CBs, Rex needs to employ some zone with what he's got, but I don't think they should look to add any zone CBs. The last time Rex put a zone out on the field we got torched to the point his own players begged him at half time to go back to man. I believe it was Revis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 You goobers didn't pick up on the intentional satire? Actually no. My bad. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 The last time Rex put a zone out on the field we got torched to the point his own players begged him at half time to go back to man. I believe it was Revis What have you done??? NNNOOOOOOOOOOOO you're going to awaken them................. Here it comes.... here comes the "if we had re-signed Revis" crap again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What have you done??? NNNOOOOOOOOOOOO you're going to awaken them................. Here it comes.... here comes the "if we had re-signed Revis" crap again... Im just a lonely troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What happened to the guy we signed from the Lions who got hurt in preseason last year? Can't remember his name.. Aaron Berry? That is who he meant. We signed him before 2012. He played a bit in 2012 and got injured. Missed all last year with the ACL. He is one of a ton of injured CBs on the Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Lions part ways with Drayton Florence Posted by Josh Alper on August 19, 2014, 2:43 PM EDT AP If the Lions are going to have experienced depth at cornerback on their roster this season, it isn’t going to come from Drayton Florence. The Lions announced Tuesday that they have released Florence. The move comes 12 days after they signed Florence, who previously spent the 2012 season playing in Detroit. Florence had a successful year with the Panthers in 2013, but the Lions don’t seem to think that he can replicate that effort for them this season. That they came to that conclusion without a particularly strong group of cornerbacks is not a great sign for the 33-year-old’s future in the NFL, although there are always injuries opening up opportunities at the position around the league. Darius Slay and Rashean Mathis are slated to start at corner in Detroit withBill Bentley, Nevin Lawson, Cassius Vaughn and Jonte Green among those vying for roles in sub packages. A look maybe but doubt he has anything left...the Lions secondary is atrocious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 You goobers didn't pick up on the intentional satire? I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Why the **** doesn't this team develop some good young players, like Drayton Florence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 This is a joke, right? I'd rather have Coples play corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 He must have really fallen off a cliff in camp, because otherwise this makes no sense. Detroit's secondary is awful and he had a decent season last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 This is a joke, right? I'd rather have Coples play corner. I'd rather play with coples in the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 While we're at it, which team has the worst roster of WRs? We should get a WR from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Aaron Berry? Yes! Thank you...guess he's in Cleveland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So... we're basically waiting on Johnathan Joseph to hopefully get cut, right? Thats what it has come down to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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