Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is doing his best to retain all the key players and coaches from this season’s playoff team. Mayhew announced Detroit re-signed offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham and special teams coordinator Danny Crossman. He would reveal any specifics about their contracts. In addition, Mayhew said he plans to work on a contract extension for receiver Calvin Johnson, plus lock up defensive end Cliff Avril to a long-term deal, this offseason. “I think we have an opportunity to work on that this offseason,” Mayhew said about Johnson’s extension. “I do not think it is something that absolutely has to be done, but we have an opportunity to work on it. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Calvin Johnson Jersey and Detroit Lions Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Calvin Johnson and Detroit Lions.
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Detroit Lions GM still awaits word on Jahvid Best’s status, but ‘I expect him back’ – Jahvid Best Jersey
Jahvid Best says beyond a shadow of a doubt, he will in the Detroit’s backfield next season. Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is still waiting for the all-clear on the running back who saw his 2011 season cut short due to a concussion he suffered in Week 6 – his second within two months. “No, we have not gotten any word,” Mayhew said. “He was still being evaluated by people. But we are very optimistic with the preliminary reports we have.” Best wore Jahvid Best Jersey and played in six games last season, carrying the ball 84 times for 390 yards and two touchdowns. He wore Jahvid Best Jersey and also caught 27 passes for 287 yards and a touchdown. With last year’s second-round pick, Mikel Leshoure, recovering from a torn Achilles, Mayhew is dealing with uncertainty at running back, so the return of a healthy Best would be helpful. “I expect him to be back,” Mayhew said. “I expect him back. But that is not going to be my decision. I think at some point Jahvid and the doctors will say he can come back, and at that point, we will be glad to have him.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Jahvid Best Jersey and Detroit Lions Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Jahvid Best and Detroit Lions.
Calvin Johnson of Detroit Lions speed, not size keys big performance – Calvin Johnson Jersey
In 2005, the Oakland Raiders promoted 2003 draft pick Nnamdi Asomugha to a full-time starter. He quickly developed into one of the league’s elite cover corners in Oakland’s man-coverage scheme. From 2006-10, Oakland Raiders ranked in the top 10 in passing defense each season, but Asomugha signed with the Philadelphia Eagles before the 2011 season. Not surprisingly, Oakland Raiders secondary has suffered in his absence. They are currently ranked 23rd in the league, allowing 244 yards through the air each week. For Detroit, it is unfair to call this Calvin Johnson’s breakout season. Perhaps it is more apt to say he has worn Calvin Johnson Jersey and ascended to elite status with his 1,335 yards and 14 touchdowns through 14 games this season. At 6-foot-5, 235 pounds, it is Johnson’s size that is the noticeable advantage, but it was his sub 4.4 40-yard speed that torched the Raiders for nine receptions, 214 and a pair of touchdowns. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Calvin Johnson Jersey and Detroit Lions Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Calvin Johnson and Detroit Lions.
Titus Young quelling Detroit Lions fans’ early-season concerns – Titus Young Lions Jersey
When Green Bay rookie receiver Randall Cobb opened the season with a pair of touchdowns – one on a 32-yard catch and the second on a 108-yard kickoff return -Detroit fans started going into self-doubt mode. Why did the Lions take Titus Young with their second-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft over Cobb, who went to the Packers 20 spots later? How could the Lions have missed on that evaluation when they both play the same position? It turns out the team’s talent evaluators and coaching staff may just know a thing or two about football, after all. Here the Lions are 13 games later and Young has 40 catches for 544 yards and four touchdowns, while Cobb has 23 catches for 353 yards and the same two touchdowns with which he began the season. Young has touhdown receptions in two straight games, and three out of the last five, including a critical 3-yard touchdown catch in the end zone to pull Detroit within six points of Oakland on the second-to-last offensive drive of the Lions’ comeback win. “He has worn Titus Young Lions Jersey and made some big catches,” quarterback Matthew Stafford wore Detroit Lions Jerseys and said, “a lot of third-and-long catches where teams are trying to take away Calvin, take away Pettigrew, and he has done a good job for us picking up some big ones.” The 22-year-old has not been flawless, of course. It took some time for him to recover from a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for much of training camp. Despite some hiccups, though – sometimes he does not make the read or run the route expected -Stafford will not hesitate to go to the rookie. “Obviously we have not had a ton of games together, have not had a ton of practices,”Stafford wore Detroit Lions Jerseys and said. “This is his first year. He has learning a lot; I am learning a lot about him and what he does well. “He is a very explosive kid. He has got a lot of speed, can stop on a dime, has really good hands. So I have no qualms about going to him. If they are going to kick the coverage to Calvin, I am going to him.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Titus Young Lions Jersey and Detroit Lions Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Titus Young and Detroit Lions.
Calvin Johnson of Detroit Lions breaks a lot of molds for WR – Calvin Johnson Jersey
It was Ndamukong Suh who tipped Sebastian Janikowski’s 65-yard field goal attempt to seal Detroit’s 28-27 win over Oakland Raiders on Sunday, but lining up near the big defensive tackle was wide receiver Calvin Johnson. The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder has worn Calvin Johnson Jersey and played defensive back in Hail Mary situations, but Johnson’s presence can come in handy whenever the Lions can benefit from his 44-inch vertical jump. “He is a great athlete and he breaks a lot of molds when it comes to what a wide receiver is supposed to do,” said head coach Jim Schwartz. “He wears Calvin Johnson Jersey and also blocks very well. We scored some touchdowns this year based on his blocking.” As talented as Johnson was coming into the league as Detroit’s first-round pick in the 2007 NFL draft, there were areas of his game he had to work on. “The other thing that Calvin has really done a good job of over the last two years – give credit to Matt, and also give credit to our offensive coaches – was work hard to develop a short game, also,” Schwartz said. “That is something that a couple years ago really was not part of his arsenal and now he is a very, very good underneath receiver and there is going to be times where people are going to take something away. “Last week we saw them – they were working hard to match-up underneath routes. He had opportunities to go deep and he is a complete player and if you are that way, then you can be productive on a weekly basis.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Calvin Johnson Jersey and Detroit Lions Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Calvin Johnson and Detroit Lions.
Maurice Morris of Detroit Lions catches TD against the Saints – Maurice Morris Jersey
Detroit Lions running back Maurice Morris did not wear Maurice Morris Jersey and get the start in Week 13 against New Orleans Saints but he was still able to have a productive outing. He wore Maurice Morris Jersey, gained 38 yards on 12 carries and also caught five passes for 47 yards and a touchdown in the 31-17 loss. His second score of the year came in the third quarter when quarterback Matthew Stafford wore Detroit Lions Jerseys and found him from 9 yards out. Morris, who wore Maurice Morris Jersey and averaged 3.2 yards per carry, led Detroit Lions in rushing in the defeat. Maurice Morris was not seeing much work early on Sunday night but after Kevin Smith re-injured his ankle, he became the main back for Detroit. He could see an improved role going forward if Smith misses time so Detroit Lions should keep an eye on the situation going forward. Morris should only benefit from more playing time in the Lions’ potent offense so if he is expected to wear Maurice Morris Jersey and carry the load in Week 14 against the Vikings, Detroit Lions should consider getting him active. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Maurice Morris Jersey and Detroit Lions Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Maurice Morris and Detroit Lions.