JEFF BACKUS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Lions OT Jeff Backus Figures To Be Back In The Mix Soon
Jeff Backus figures he will be on the field when the Detroit Lions kick off OTAs at the end of the month. The left tackle has been recovering from torn right biceps suffered late in the season. He underwent surgery in January. At this point, according to the teams Web site, he is pretty much rebuilding strength in the arm. Backus has taken part in the voluntary offseason workout...
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27 days ago
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Jeff Backus on schedule with rehab
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Jeff Backus has indicated that he’s right on schedule after undergoing offseason bicep surgery four months ago.
“It’s just building back the strength and getting back into the football stuff,” Backus told Detroitlions.com.
Backus has been working hard this offseason rehabbing at the Lions team facility, as well as participating in offseason...
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28 days ago
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Lions OT Jeff Backus Is On Schedule Recovering From Bicep Surgery
Lions left tackle Jeff Backus says hes right on schedule in his recovery from offseason bicep surgery he had four months ago according to Tim Twentyman of Detroilions.com. Backus injured his right bicep in the second half of the teams playoff loss to the Saints and had surgery shortly afterward in January. Its just building back the strength and getting back into the football...
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Riley Reiff To Detroit Lions: Not Flashy Pick, But Smart
It is not a terribly popular position.
Tackles don't score touchdowns or defend against passes. There are very few highlight reels.
But this is an important pick for the Detroit Lions.
There has been some discussion that an offensive lineman might sit behind Jeff Backus and learn the left tackle position. Or perhaps Backus will be moved to the inside to guard. Or possibly used...
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
Detroit Lions Re-Signing Jeff Backus Is A Mistake
Detroit Lions re-signing of Jeff Backus was the wrong move. The Detroit Lions need to upgrade their aging offensive line. Instead they brought back Jeff Backus, who will turn 35 right after the season begins, for two years at a reportedly 10 million dollars.
Jeff Backus has been a great offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions. He has been a sight of stability and started all 177 games...
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March 19, 2012
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March 19, 2012
Detroit Lions fans will have 2 more years to complain about Jeff Backus
After making no news early in NFL free agency, the Detroit Lions have gotten busy. A pair of veterans returned to the fold on St. Patrick's Day.
First to return was backup quarterback Shaun Hill, as word broke he had come to an two year agreement with the team.
Moments later, the Lions announced they had also retained the services of starting left tackle Jeff Backus for the...
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March 17, 2012
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March 17, 2012
Detroit Lions Links: Team needs to bolster offensive line, but retaining Jeff Backus may be best short-term option
One advanced scouting site says the Lions' primary offseason need is to upgrade their offensive line while a second says Jeff Backus is one of the best free agent tackles on on the market.
Via Detroit Lions Football
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February 21, 2012
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Jeff Backus dominant against the San Diego Chargers
Backus, a lightning rod for criticism when the Lions are struggling, put together another strong performance against the Chargers, keeping Antwan Barnes (12 sacks) away from Matthew Stafford.
Via Detroit Lions Football
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December 25, 2011
A second look: Despite three-sack performance, Jeff Backus did a good job on Jared Allen
Allen picked up three sacks, but two came in mop up duty and the third when Matthew Stafford prematurely scrambled out of the pocket.
Via Detroit Lions Football
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December 12, 2011
Lions' Jeff Backus: 11 years, no absences
The most remarkable thing about Jeff Backus' Iron Man streak that reaches its team-record 172nd straight game today is that rarely during his 11 seasons of perpetual playing has Backus even been close to missing a game.
Via Lions Blog
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December 04, 2011
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