Lions WR Nate Burleson Returns To Practice
There is one veteran player not in attendance during OTAs this week safety Louis Delmas. There is another veteran player who wasn't expected to participate who is receiver Nate Burleson. "I wasn't supposed to; I was told not to (practice)," said Burleson, who wasn't supposed to be back from leg surgery until July. "But it's like I always told you...
Nate Burleson: A Lion in the Rough
You may not immediately think of the name Nate Burleson when
you think of the Detroit Lions. However, for the past three years he has been an
underrated commodity and a great leader for the team. He has flown under the
radar for the majority of his ten year career, but has managed to rack up over
5000 receiving yards and 38 touchdowns. He turns 32 in August, but the seasoned
veteran...
2013 Fantasy Football Preview: Detroit Lions
This article is an overall analysis of the Detroit Lions' offense and it's fantasy football value. Let's first evaluate some important and crucial numbers from last season and predict how the Lions will do this season.Vital 2012 Stats:Points Scored: 23.2 point per game (Ranked 17th)Rushing: 100.8 yards per game (Ranked 23rd)Passing: 307.9 yards per game (Ranked 2nd...
Corey Fuller may be pushed into Lions role
Heading into the NFL Draft, there was a considerable amount of speculation about the Detroit Lions’ wide receiver situation. Things had been bleak, but a few days before the draft Nate Burleson pronounced himself almost fit for service, having largely healed from a broken leg and Ryan Broyles was making steady strides toward a return from a torn ACL. But, Burleson is 31...
Titus Young Continues To Throw His Life Away
Former second round pick of the Detroit Lions, Titus Young, was just arrested twice in a 15 hour timeframe.
The first of which was for driving drunk and the second, 15 hours later, was for trying to steal his impounded car.
(shakes head in disbelief)
Are you serious? How does someone just throw it all away? I mean it’s not like the guy had bad role models in Detroit at his position...
Lions take WR Corey Fuller in sixth round
The Detroit Lions selected Corey Fuller in the sixth round of the NFL draft.
The Lions took the Virginia Tech wide receiver with the third pick of the round Saturday, the 171st overall
The 6-foot-2, 204-pound wideout will have ample chances to compete for a spot in Detroit's rotation. All-Pro Calvin Johnson set a new NFL record for receiving yards by a receiver but had precious...
Lions WR Nate Burleson Says He's 100 Percent, So 'It's Time To Get Busy'
Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson is ready to go.
When Burleson suffered a tibial plateau fracture in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears, no one expected the recovery to be this quick. The injury ended Burleson's season and surgery to correct the injury required a plate and a half dozen screws.
"The great news is I'm healed up," Burleson said in an appearance...
Lions’ Nate Burleson three months ahead of schedule
The 2012 season of Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson
was ended prematurely when he suffered a broken leg. He’s been working hard to
return to the field since, as Burleson is told NFL.com that he’s currently
three months ahead of his recovery schedule.
"The great news is I'm healed up," Burleson said.
"I just got news from my doctors that the bone...
Lions WR Nate Burleson's Leg Appears To Be Healing Well
Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson suffered a tibial plateau fracture in Week 7 last season. The surgery to correct the injury required a plate and a half dozen screws.
Yet, after his post-season physical, Burleson told reporters he was a fast healer and expected to be 100 percent as early as February.
On Friday, Burleson's younger brother Lyndale posted the briefest of...
Nate Burleson tweets picture of restructured contract to stay with Detroit Lions
When I said I was gonna “Retire a Lion”, I meant it! Restructre = Stronger Lions = A Better Team = #LIONDBLOOD 20’13′ twitter.com/Nate13Burleson…
— Nathaniel E Burleson (@Nate13Burleson) February 22, 2013
Nate Burleson has emerged as a leader on the Detroit Lions over the past few seasons, and with Titus Young getting cut, he is going to have to play well next season...
Lions WR Nate Burleson Agrees to Restructure Contract, Fantasy Football Analysis
The Detroit Lions came into the 2013 NFL offseason strapped for salary cap space but after making a couple moves to get under the cap, the Lions got under the cap even further when wide receiver Nate Burleson agreed to restructure his contract for the 2013 season to stay with the team.
The restructure was first reported by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, citing someone familiar...
Lions WR Nate Burleson tweets picture of restructured contract
Right after last season ended, Nate Burleson promised that he would be back with the Lions. After suffering a broken leg in the Monday Night Football game against the Bears in October, many thought that the 31-year old would be a salary cap casualty. But true to his word, Burleson restructured his contract Thursday and to prove that he did, he tweeted a picture of it.
Do yourself...
Lions WR Nate Burleson Reworks His Contract To Stay With Team
Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson has agreed to restructure his contract for 2013, according to Dave Birkett. The deal is apparently not official just yet, but the move will give the Lions additional cap space to work with when free agency opens in March.
Since Burleson is under contract through 2014, it's not clear if this restructure means taking a pay cut or moving money...
Nate Burleson Is Trying To Recruit Reggie Bush To The Lions
The Detroit Lions took a step back last season after making the playoffs in 2011. Detroit needs a few more game changers besides Megatron, and wide receiver Nate Burleson is trying his best John Calipari impression as a receiver. Per Around The League, Burleson is trying to recruit Reggie Bush to the Detroit Lions. “I’m [...]
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Lions WR Nate Burleson Advises Jahvid Best To Shut It Down
Despite no formal announcement out of Allen Park, there is the overwhelming sense that the Detroit Lions are in the market to replace running back Jahvid Best.
And that's OK with teammate Nate Burleson. He'd rather see his friend grow old than risk his life to play football.
"I spoke to him last season," Burleson recalled in an appearance on NFL Total Access...
Nate Burleson Says Lions Teammate Jahvid Best Should Retire After History of Concussions
As research continues to prove the link between concussions and permanent brain damage, one NFL player is advocating for a teammate with a history of head injuries to call it quits.
Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson told NFL Total Access on Sunday that he believes teammate Jahvid Best, who has not played a down since suffering a concussion in Oct. 2011, would not be wise to attempt...
Detriot Lions Nate Burleson Named ‘Best Dressed’ on NFL Network ‘Total Access’
NFL Star Nate Burleson(Detroit Lions) earned Best Dressed on the NFL Network ‘Total Access’ today for his chic 3-piece coordinated ensemble Your boy Nate got some style, what do you think ??.
Nate kept the hues traditional black/white, accessorizing with a preppy skeleton print bow tie.(Click photo to see Nate model his attire)
To complement his skeleton print dress socks, and...
Nate Burleson tells Reggie Bush to come to Detroit
Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson was on the NFL Network’s NFL AM show and made a pitch to Dolphins running back Reggie Bush to come to Detroit.
“Where’s my camera at? Am I right here?” Burleson asked, per MLive.com. “Reggie Bush,you already took your talents to South Beach. Come on to Detroit. I know it’s not as sunny, and it might not be the same type of glitz...
Nate Burleson Is Trying To Recruit Reggie Bush To The Lions
The Detroit Lions took a step back last season after making the playoffs in 2011. Detroit needs a few more game changers besides Megatron, and wide receiver Nate Burleson is trying his best John Calipari impression as a receiver.
Per Around The League, Burleson is trying to recruit Reggie Bush to the Detroit Lions.
“I’m going to just say this, ‘Reggie Bush, you already took...
Nate Burleson Is Trying To Recruit Reggie Bush To The Lions
The Detroit Lions took a step back last season after making the playoffs in 2011. Detroit needs a few more game changers besides Megatron, and wide receiver Nate Burleson is trying his best John Calipari impression as a receiver.
Per Around The League, Burleson is trying to recruit Reggie Bush to the Detroit Lions.
“I’m going to just say this, ‘Reggie Bush, you already took...
Nate Burleson tries to convince Reggie Bush to sign with the Lions
The Detroit Lions are in need of help at the running back position, and the name Reggie Bush seems to keep coming up in association with their backfield. Although he once again showed that he is susceptible to injury last season, Bush played in all 16 regular season game with the Miami Dolphins and nearly rushed for 1,000 yards. He also hauled in 35 receptions out of the backfield...
Lions appear interested in Reggie Bush
There are a lot of holes to fill on the Detroit Lions, like their defensive backfield, their linebackers, the overrated defensive line, and an offensive line to keep Matthew Stafford upright. But while those are the needs, the team seems to be showing serious interest at a position that is somewhat insignificant in their offense at the moment, and that is at running back. The team...
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Burleson recruiting Reggie Bush
Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson used an appearance on NFL Network on Monday to openly recruit free agent running back Reggie Bush, saying, "Come to Detroit."
Lions WR Nate Burleson Open To Taking A Pay Cut To Stay With Team
The Detroit Free Press reports that Lions receiver Nate Burleson indicated he's open to taking a pay cut to stay with the team, and general manager Martin Mayhew said the team is closely monitoring his rehab from a broken leg. Burleson's cap number is $6.5 million.
Source: CBSSports
Lions WR Nate Burleson Says WR Titus Young Needs To Accept Backup Dancer Role
Both Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz and general manager Martin Mayhew wouldn't close the door on exiled wide receiver Titus Young returning to the team, Justin Rogers of Mlive reports.
Teammate Nate Burleson, who has often said he views Young like a little brother, isn't sure fences can be mended between player and organization. Burleson hopes the time away has been...
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