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Position preview: Will the Detroit Lions investment in their tight ends pay off?
The moves general manager Martin Mayhew made at the tight end position this offseason still confound many. Why would Mayhew aggressively resign free agent Brandon Pettigrew and then turn around and draft Eric Ebron with the 10th overall pick in the draft? Will Joseph Fauria ever have a chance to expand upon a productive rookie season? Can the Detroit Lions afford to invest so heavily...
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Lions' Brandon Pettigrew OK in blocking role
Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew got a $16-million, four-year contract this year and maybe a little perspective that could pay off big for his team.
He is being counted on to be a leader while ceding his spot as the top pass-catching tight end to rookie Eric Ebron. Even if Pettigrew is asked to block more — a lot more — this year, he is OK with that.
“I can’t call that...
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24 days ago
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Pettigrew unfazed by criticism, chose to stay with Lions
No one could have blamed tight end Brandon Pettigrew if he used free agency as a way of getting a fresh start and not return to the Detroit Lions.
Pettigrew has been made the scapegoat on many occasions for the Lions' struggles. Few things have infuriated fans and triggered more rage over the last few years than a dropped pass by Pettigrew.
He could have left it all behind...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
June 13, 2014
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Detroit Lions: Grading first round draft pick Eric Ebron
The 2014 NFL Draft is finally underway. The first round was completed last night, and the Detroit Lions had the 10th overall pick.
The Lions drafted tight end Eric Ebron from the University of North Carolina with the 10th pick. The 6-foot-4 Ebron racked up 973 yards receiving on 62 receptions with three touchdowns as a junior last season.
The thing about the NFL Draft that makes...
Via isportsweb.com
May 09, 2014
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Initial reaction to Detroit Lions selecting Eric Ebron
New Detroit Lion Eric Ebron (Photo Credit: GoHeels.com)
“With the 10th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select Eric Ebron, tight end, North Carolina.”
Initial reaction: Disgust.
Detroit was in a phenomenal position at pick 10 but could not deliver. With highly touted Taylor Lewan, Aaron Donald, Odell Beckham Jr. and Johnny Manziel still left on the board, it...
Via isportsweb.com
May 08, 2014
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Report: Pettigrew returning to Lions
For better (solid blocking) or worse (dropped passes), tight end Brandon Pettigrew is returning to the Detroit Lions.
Pettigrew, an unrestricted free agent, has reached an agreement on a four-year, $16-million contract with $8 million guaranteed, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Other teams that reportedly had shown the strongest interest in him included the New York Jets, Oakland...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
March 14, 2014
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Detroit Lions: Roster moves prior to free agency
Safety John Wendling
The Detroit Lions have begun to make a handful of roster moves with the NFL free agency period quickly approaching (March 11, 4 p.m. EST).
Kicker David Akers and safety John Wendling are among five players that will not return next season. Detroit has also decided to part ways with defensive end Israel Idonije, offensive lineman Dylan Gandy and linebacker Rocky...
Via isportsweb.com
February 22, 2014
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Is Brandon Pettigrew the answer at tight end, or is it time to move on?
The Detroit Lions have many things to settle this offseason in relation to their roster, but maybe the most difficult decision of all is whether or not to resign Brandon Pettigrew. The former first round pick is a free agent, and while productive last season at points, the most remarkable thing that Pettigrew has shown throughout his career in Detroit is his proficient inconsistency...
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February 13, 2014
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Martin Mayhew states the Lions might utilize the “Franchise tag” on Brandon Pettigrew
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew is the teams most prominent pending free agent, and Mayhew said he’s “not sure yet” whether the franchise tag will be an option to keep the soon-to-be 29-year-old off the market. Pettigrew has seen his receiving numbers fall each of the last two seasons, and he was forced into […]The post Martin Mayhew states the Lions might utilize...
Via NFL Draft Diamonds
January 22, 2014
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Pettigrew issues apology for pushing incident with referee
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew has issued a statement apologizing for his action that resulted in him pushing an official in Sunday nights loss at New Orleans.
The statement, released Tuesday afternoon by the Lions, might be interpreted as an attempt by Pettigrew to avoid suspension by the NFL for making contact with an official.
Late in the game, Pettigrew...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
December 06, 2011
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