Jason Hanson’s Value to the Detroit Lions
I’m biased when it comes to Lions kicker Jason Hanson. He’s the only player left on the team from my days in Michigan. Considering how long ago that was, I allow myself some room for nostalgia.
I agree with observers who say he’ll be challenged in training camp to earn his spot on the 2012 roster. Coming up on 42 years of age, Hanson himself knows he’ll have competition and...
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January 23, 2012
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January 23, 2012
Hanson's son gets a kick out of game
Jason Hanson became the first player in NFL history to kick 50 field goals from at least 50 yards on Christmas Eve, and before the game he gave his son an early present.
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December 30, 2011
Live blog: Jason Hanson 50-yarder puts Lions ahead 10-0 early
Lions lead, 10-0, second quarter. Follow along as special writer Nick Meyer leads the conversation during today's Lions-Chargers game at Ford Field.
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December 24, 2011
Jason Hanson ready for return from decade of oblivion
Jason Hanson has seen the good (five playoff appearances), the bad (0-16) and the mediocre. And though Hanson couldn't be happier that the Lions are back playing meaningful games in December, he doesn't want anyone counting their playoff blessings yet.
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December 22, 2011
Jason Hanson's 30-yard FG is...good
After a second timeout for the Lions, Jason Hanson's attempt is good, giving him 103 points for the season.
Hanson now has 10 seasons of at least 100 points or more for the blue and silver.
This is Hanson's first season of at least 100 points since the 2007 campaign. Before today's game, he
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December 11, 2011
Hanson missed a field goal
Matthew Stafford throws an incomplete pass on third-and-12. Attempt got tipped.
Jason Hanson's 54-yarder falls wide right.
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December 04, 2011
Hanson's 47-yard FG attempt is wide and no good
Jason Hanson, usually money in a situation like this, missed a 47-yard attempt Packers take over with 1:02 left. They also have all three timeouts to burn.
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November 24, 2011
Lions Kicker Jason Hanson spends Bye Week getting stitched up from ATV Accident
How do NFL players spend their bye week? Visiting family and friends? Catching up with jump-offs? Well, if your Detroit Lions kicker, Jason Hanson, you spend it getting stitched up! Keep in mind, he’s a kicker, so this accident isn’t from a bar brawl or busting out a window freeing a helpless teen from a fire, this was from….(reportedly) an ATV accident. He says...
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November 10, 2011
Jason Hanson kicking field goals at start of Detroit Lions morning practice
The 41-year-old Hanson was not kicking at Wednesday's practice due to an injured left knee.
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November 10, 2011
Hanson 50-yard FG is...GOOD
Jason Hanson has 49 career field goals of 50 yards or more. Lions take a 10-3 lead. Last week, I saw Hanson drill a 61-yarder in warm-ups before the Falcons game at Ford Field.
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October 30, 2011
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