Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Lions coach Jim Schwartz has gone back to Manny Ramirez at left guard, at least for the time being. After a solid performance at Seattle, Ramirez likely will start again Sunday at Minnesota. "I think, at this point, I don't foresee us having any change," offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said. "We always make our decisions on our starting lineups on Saturday night. Jim makes...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
SEATTLE -- The Lions went with a younger, more athletic lineup Sunday against the Seahawks, holding veteran linemen Grady Jackson and Jon Jansen out of uniform.
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Below are this week's inactives. It should be noted that both Kevin Smith and Calvin Johnson are not on the list, meaning both are active and will start for the Lions. Detroit Lions QB Drew Stanton FB Jerome Felton OT Jon Jansen OG Daniel Loper DT Grady Jackson LB Vinny Ciurciu DB Jason David DB Marvin White Seattle Seahawks QB Mike Teel WR Mike Haas WR Ben Obomanu TE Cameron Morrah OG Mike Gibson...
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
More photos » by Paul Sancya - AP 4 days ago: Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith is stopped by St. Louis Rams defenders Quincy Butler (36), David Vobora, Paris Lenon and James Laurinaitis (55) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Browse more photos » Although he was listed as limited , Calvin Johnson practiced on Wednesday...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
Once upon a time, Jeff Backus and Jon Jansen bookended the offensive line at Michigan. It was 1997 and '98. Backus was the left tackle, Jansen the right tackle. They won a share of a national championship and went 22-3.
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP about 1 month ago: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford smiles at a teammate late in the fourth quarter of their 19-14 win over the Washington Redskins in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 in Detroit. Stafford passed for 241 yards and a touchdown to help end the Lions 19-game losing streak. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Browse more photos »...
Acme Packing Company (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
GREEN BAY PACKERS (2-2) GAME # 5 DETROIT LIONS (1-4) VS. Date: October 18, 2009 Location: Green Bay, WI Time: 12:00 p.m. CST Stadium: Lambeau Field TV: FOX Favorite: Packers by 14 Weather: Partly Cloudy, 44 degrees Injury Report: Friday Injury Report SBN Coverage: Pride of Detroit My Prediction: Packers 38, Vikings 17 Packer inactives from NFL.com : FB Korey Hall, RB DeShawn Wynn, S Matt Giordano,...
Lions Gab (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
The Detroit Lions have declared WR Calvin Johnson, DL Dewayne White, DL Jason Hunter, OT Jon Jansen, FS Ko Simpson, OG Manuel Ramirez, QB Matthew Stafford, DL Sammie Hill inactive for Week 6.
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 10/18/2009
Both Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford are officially out for today's game. At one point it looked like Calvin Johnson was active and ready to play, but NFL.com's inactive list was not correct. It was just updated to show that Megatron will sit, and he is not the only big-name player who will miss today's game. Matthew Stafford is also inactive today, and tomorrow Dr. James Andrews will take a look...
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
The Washington Redskins finally have a relatively young offensive line. Center Casey Rabach, the line's youngest starter in Week 14 of last season, will be the oldest Sunday at 32 against Kansas City. Of course, that's not because the Redskins selected a bunch of linemen in recent drafts who are ready to step in. Rather, injuries to mainstays Chris Samuels and Randy Thomas, as well as the release of...
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
RUN OFFENSE F The Redskins had no running game. Clinton Portis had minus-2 yards on four carries in the first half a year after slashing the Lions for 126 yards on 24 carries. Veterans Randy Thomas (out for the year) and Jon Jansen - cut and now with the Lions - are much better run blockers than kids Chad Rinehart and Stephon Heyer. Portis was better after halftime but to no end. PASS OFFENSE B Santana...
Hogs Haven (Free subscription) | 09/27/2009
We had a chance to get the pulse of the Lions ' fanbase with a quick Q&A with Pride of Detroit , the SB Nation site dedicated to the Lions. Thanks again to Sean Yuille, who took the time to take some of our questions. Hogs Haven: What impact, if any, has Jon Jansen had on the roster? POD: Honestly, it doesn't seem like he's had a very big one. He is a backup to Gosder Cherilus , and I'm sure his...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 09/26/2009
When the Lions host the Redskins on Sunday, Jon Jansen probably will play only on the field-goal and extra-point units. Yet a Washington TV crew came to Detroit to do a piece on him this week. A Washington newspaper wrote a story about him, too. And he is pumped to play any role he can against his former team.
Redskins Blog (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
So the folks over at Hogs Haven asked the question that's on everyone's mind: "Can the Lions beat the Redskins with Jon Jansen's O-Line insight?" Jansen was with the Redskins for nine years, including one -- last year -- under the current coaching staff. It certainly seems conceivable that Jansen might be able to impart some kind of information -- about tendencies, about line calls, about...
Hogs Haven (Free subscription) | 09/23/2009
"Ooo. I got one. What's 141 years old, costs $50 million dollars, and gets pushed over by the wind? ... The Redskins O-line!! hahaha" View full size photo uploaded September 23, 2009 Teams picking up players to get an edge on opponent's strategy is nothing new. This week, the Redskins face a similar challenge in that disgruntled former Redskin, Jon Jansen , signed with the Lions this off-season....
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