Lions are off to a 4-0 in 2011, but what’s crazy is they have done this without first round pick Nick Fairley playing a down. The good news for the Lions is that Fairley was back at practice yesterday and head coach Jim Schwartz says “(He’s) getting better, improving every day, and we’ll get him back as soon as we can.”
The Lions are planning on easing Fairley back onto the field which is the smart move. Fairley missed all of the preseason and will be a backup pass rusher when he suites up.
I am not sure if Fairley will play this Monday when the Lions host the Bears, but if he’s ready why get him on the field on 3rd down to rush the passer?
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Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley denied a report by ESPN.com that he will make his season debut in Monday night's game against Chicago.
The No. 13 overall pick in April's draft, Fairley said he practiced fully Friday but hasn't been told if he will play Monday.
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October 06, 2011
Although the Detroit Lions continue to downplay the practice return of defensive tackle Nick Fairley, the rookie will make his debut Monday night against the Chicago Bears, according to a source familiar with the situation. The 12th overall pick of the NFL draft, Fairley broke his foot in training camp, causing him to miss the entire preseason and the team's first four games...
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