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Fraquar · March 16th, 2010, 08:47 AM

I gotta say this is the first time I've ever heard of a conditional 7th rounder in a trade - can't imagine what those conditions are.

DanO · March 16th, 2010, 09:15 AM

Partly cloudy.

GO LIONS "10" !!!!!!!!!!

FCRhodes · March 16th, 2010, 09:42 AM

On the condition that the NFL doesn't cut the draft to 6 rounds.

Panoptes · March 16th, 2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chex

The Detroit Lions officially announced the Chris Houston

trade today, and they say the details are different than previously reported.

To acquire the cornerback

from Atlanta, the Lions say they gave up a sixth-round pick in the 2010 draft and a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2011 draft. The teams did not swap fifth-round picks this year.
The Falcons announced last Monday that the Lions gave up a sixth-round pick and a swap of their fifth-rounders this year.

Much better deal on the Houston trade.

How does this work with the Shaun Hill trade? We had two 7ths next year?

Lions' trade for Chris Houston is official (and terms have changed)
*By Tom Kowalski, March 15, 2010, 7:11PM, UPDATED AT 5:38 P.M.

ALLEN PARK -- When it was reported that the Detroit Lions had worked out a trade for Atlanta Falcons cornerback Chris Houston, the terms of the deal were believed to be a sixth-round pick and a switch of fifth-round choices.

According to a press release by the Lions, though, the trade is now official and the Lions only gave up a sixth-round pick this season and a conditional seventh-round choice in 2011.

According to a league source, the seventh-round pick is based on certain incentives that Houston would have to meet (playing time, etc.) If Houston doesn't meet them this season, the seventh-round pick is dropped from the trade package.

kayrone · March 16th, 2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCRhodes

On the condition that the NFL doesn't cut the draft to 6 rounds.

LOL!

LionsNC · March 16th, 2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanO

"Why blow a 3rd for a guy on the verge of being bounced from the league?"
----------------------That sounds awfull familiar.

GO LIONS "10" !!!!!!!!!!

Well, under Millen those were high first round picks. Charles Rogers comes to mind!

Agree on passing though, I rather keep that High 3rd round pick.

DanO · March 16th, 2010, 12:08 PM

Actually I was getting at the fact I posted the same several posts prior.

GO LIONS "10" !!!!!!!!!!

LionsNC · March 16th, 2010, 12:14 PM

Great minds think alike! For as much shit as Mayhew gets, he's done a ton better in my book.

Desert Lion · March 16th, 2010, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LionsNC

Great minds think alike! For as much shit as Mayhew gets, he's done a ton better in my book.

Dont let Deacon hear you say that.

Coop · March 16th, 2010, 12:43 PM

On paper yes he has - we'll find out for real in September..

Panoptes · March 16th, 2010, 12:44 PM

Bingo

But we'll really know more so in December (where you should see progression, cohesiveness and player development).

Coop · March 16th, 2010, 12:48 PM

the game is played in November and December....

we also haven't been through this year's draft yet so more to be said on this

Chuck Cunningham · March 16th, 2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Great minds think alike! For as much shit as Mayhew gets, he's done a ton better in my book.

We won't know that for at least a few more years, and I'm not optimistic.

Desert Lion · March 16th, 2010, 01:07 PM

Tim Twentyman / The Detroit News

Former Lions linebacker Larry Foote

was introduced by his new team Monday, the Steelers, which is his old team, as well. The Detroiter spent the first seven years of his NFL career in Pittsburgh.
Foote, who played at Detroit Pershing and Michigan, signed a one-year deal with the Lions ahead of the 2009 season. He led the Lions in tackles (99), even after missing the last two games because of a foot injury.
But the prospects of being on a winning team again and a hefty three-year, $9.3 million contract have Foote back in Pittsburgh.
Foote said the 2-14 season with the Lions took a toll on him and he had a few choice words about his experience in Detroit to the Pittsburgh media Monday.
"You can't really explain it until you go through it," he said. "You talk about dog days. Those were dog days, especially being a competitive person and losing. But I made some good relationships and it was good going home playing there. I'm just glad I'm back and thank God I didn't sign a longer deal there."
Foote also visited the Cardinals

this offseason, but their offer reportedly wasn't in the same ballpark as the Steelers'. Foote says he'll accept a backup role with the Steelers, even though he could have been a starter with the Cardinals.
"I'm just here for depth," he said. "I accept that role. ... You gotta be winning. It's all about winning in this league, and having fun.
"I'm a Steeler. When they told me last year when I left I'll always be one, I didn't think I'd be back."

Fuck off and good ridance, Larry!

Panoptes · March 16th, 2010, 01:12 PM

Oh, the homeboy's not getting all unconditional love anymore because he tells the truth?

He's a trained winner.

Can't blame him for feeling better about getting out of dodge, er, Detroit.

Topweasel · March 16th, 2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GONZ

Oh, the homeboy's not getting all unconditional love anymore because he tells the truth?

He's a trained winner.

Can't blame him for feeling better about getting out of dodge, er, Detroit.

I said it last year and I will say it again. I think players are assholes for accepting millions of dollars and then as soon as their contract is up trashing the previous team.

chemiclord · March 16th, 2010, 01:23 PM

Why the hell not?

If a former player wants to burn that bridge, what the hell should it matter to you?

He played out his contract, he has no obligations to them whatsoever at this point.

mason reese · March 16th, 2010, 01:29 PM

What did he say that was so bad?

Mainevent · March 16th, 2010, 01:31 PM

So far this offseason, Larry's been pissed about the Lions not offering him a multi-year deal, said that his first choice was the Cardinals, then took the best multi-year contract offer he got. I'm glad he signed on last year and would have liked to see him in a backup role back with the team, but he went where he could get the best contract. If the Lions had offered up the same deal he would have been signed a long time ago.

Nick Pappageorgio · March 16th, 2010, 01:32 PM

I gotta laugh when players come to detroit and learn that they're no longer starter material (because if you can't start for detroit.....who can you start for?) and then trash the lions when they leave.

Poor Foote's ego has got more bruises than the wal-mart produce section.

They gave him the money that nobody else would last year.......and he took the lump of cash knowing full well he was going to be part of a football team that wasn't very good. Ripping on the lions for not being good after excepting more money to be part of a bad football team is just stupidity.

That being said.....steelers fans are sofa-king arrogant. They're eating every word that foote says. "it's all about winning".......if that was true larry you never would have left pit last year.

March 16th, 2010, 09:15 AM	#22
DanO Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor MI. Posts: 14,327	Partly cloudy. *GO LIONS "10" !!!!!!!!!!* __________________ Take us to the promised land Matt.

March 16th, 2010, 12:08 PM	#27
DanO Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor MI. Posts: 14,327	Actually I was getting at the fact I posted the same several posts prior. *GO LIONS "10" !!!!!!!!!!* __________________ Take us to the promised land Matt.

March 16th, 2010, 12:14 PM	#28
LionsNC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 3,297	Great minds think alike! For as much shit as Mayhew gets, he's done a ton better in my book. __________________ "Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand." Colin Powell

March 16th, 2010, 12:43 PM	#30
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 6,804	On paper yes he has - we'll find out for real in September.. __________________ The Ultimate Lions Rubber Stamp of approval.

March 16th, 2010, 12:44 PM	#31
Panoptes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the non-cooperative Posts: 25,064	Bingo But we'll really know more so in December (where you should see progression, cohesiveness and player development). __________________ Excerpt: Detroit drafted center Dominic Raiola and offensive tackle Jeff Backus in 2001, and the duo is 31-97 (make that 33-111) in the NFL. "I don't have a lot of good memories in the league," Raiola said. "Me and Backus haven't even had a .500 season."--9/10/2009, By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer

March 16th, 2010, 08:47 AM	#21
Fraquar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,429	I gotta say this is the first time I've ever heard of a conditional 7th rounder in a trade - can't imagine what those conditions are.

March 16th, 2010, 09:42 AM	#23
FCRhodes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,173	On the condition that the NFL doesn't cut the draft to 6 rounds.

March 16th, 2010, 12:48 PM	#32
Coop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 6,804	the game is played in November and December.... we also haven't been through this year's draft yet so more to be said on this __________________ The Ultimate Lions Rubber Stamp of approval.

March 16th, 2010, 01:07 PM	#34
Desert Lion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 3,335	Tim Twentyman / The Detroit News Former Lions linebacker Larry Foote was introduced by his new team Monday, the Steelers, which is his old team, as well. The Detroiter spent the first seven years of his NFL career in Pittsburgh. Foote, who played at Detroit Pershing and Michigan, signed a one-year deal with the Lions ahead of the 2009 season. He led the Lions in tackles (99), even after missing the last two games because of a foot injury. But the prospects of being on a winning team again and a hefty three-year, $9.3 million contract have Foote back in Pittsburgh. Foote said the 2-14 season with the Lions took a toll on him and he had a few choice words about his experience in Detroit to the Pittsburgh media Monday. "You can't really explain it until you go through it," he said. "You talk about dog days. Those were dog days, especially being a competitive person and losing. But I made some good relationships and it was good going home playing there. I'm just glad I'm back and thank God I didn't sign a longer deal there." Foote also visited the Cardinals this offseason, but their offer reportedly wasn't in the same ballpark as the Steelers'. Foote says he'll accept a backup role with the Steelers, even though he could have been a starter with the Cardinals. "I'm just here for depth," he said. "I accept that role. ... You gotta be winning. It's all about winning in this league, and having fun. "I'm a Steeler. When they told me last year when I left I'll always be one, I didn't think I'd be back." Fuck off and good ridance, Larry! __________________ *AAL: Cliff "Huxtable" Avril*

March 16th, 2010, 01:12 PM	#35
Panoptes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the non-cooperative Posts: 25,064	Oh, the homeboy's not getting all unconditional love anymore because he tells the truth? He's a trained winner. Can't blame him for feeling better about getting out of dodge, er, Detroit. __________________ Excerpt: Detroit drafted center Dominic Raiola and offensive tackle Jeff Backus in 2001, and the duo is 31-97 (make that 33-111) in the NFL. "I don't have a lot of good memories in the league," Raiola said. "Me and Backus haven't even had a .500 season."--9/10/2009, By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer

March 16th, 2010, 01:23 PM	#37
chemiclord Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,943	Why the hell not? If a former player wants to burn that bridge, what the hell should it matter to you? He played out his contract, he has no obligations to them whatsoever at this point. __________________ This is an empty signature. Because apparently carrying a quote from anyone in this space means you are obsessed with that person.

March 16th, 2010, 01:29 PM	#38
mason reese Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,482	What did he say that was so bad? __________________ "This is an empty signature. Because apparently carrying a quote from anyone in this space means you are obsessed with that person. "

March 16th, 2010, 01:31 PM	#39
Mainevent Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,371	So far this offseason, Larry's been pissed about the Lions not offering him a multi-year deal, said that his first choice was the Cardinals, then took the best multi-year contract offer he got. I'm glad he signed on last year and would have liked to see him in a backup role back with the team, but he went where he could get the best contract. If the Lions had offered up the same deal he would have been signed a long time ago.

March 16th, 2010, 01:32 PM	#40
Nick Pappageorgio Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,829	I gotta laugh when players come to detroit and learn that they're no longer starter material (because if you can't start for detroit.....who can you start for?) and then trash the lions when they leave. Poor Foote's ego has got more bruises than the wal-mart produce section. They gave him the money that nobody else would last year.......and he took the lump of cash knowing full well he was going to be part of a football team that wasn't very good. Ripping on the lions for not being good after excepting more money to be part of a bad football team is just stupidity. That being said.....steelers fans are sofa-king arrogant. They're eating every word that foote says. "it's all about winning".......if that was true larry you never would have left pit last year.