Lions O-Line and Secondary Banged Up

[UNCrules2187]

The Detroit Lions lost their starting right tackle, LaAdrian Waddle, after just one series.

 

And now they've lost Waddle's replacement, Corey Hilliard, for the season, according to the Detroit Free Press.

 

Hilliard's injury reportedly is a foot. He likely is surprised by the seriousness of the injury, given that he was able to finish the game while playing on it.

 

"I think I did OK. Just happy we got the win, and happy I didn't mess anything up," he said afterward, laughing.

 

Hilliard cracked several jokes in the locker room, and had the disposition of a man who had no idea his season had already ended. He was not wearing a boot or any kind of protective device in the locker room.

 

"I'm all right," he said. "I just twisted (the ankle). I'll be all right."

 

The Lions won their opener against the New York Giants in convincing fashion, but those good feelings have been mitigated by the loss of two players for the season in as many days. Bill Bentley was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a torn ACL.

 

Detroit re-signed guard/tackle Garrett Reynolds on Wednesday morning, and he could start at right tackle Sunday against the Carolina Panthers if Waddle's calf injury continues to linger.

 

The Lions are expected to sign a cornerback once they officially put Hilliard on injured reserve.

 

 

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/report_detroit_lions_corey_hil.html

 

Never want to see an opponent injured, but I'm sure the defensive line is licking its chops at the thought of a 3rd string tackle on the line, and facing a banged up secondary that already wasn't very good when healthy is a boon for Cam making his first regular season start with our new receiving corps.

[PhillyB]

starting KB and panthers D in fantasy

[SZ James (banned)]

we need all the help we can get

[carolina-chuck]

Let's hope that we can use that to our advantage. Don't let these backup players outplay us. Hardy didn't do so well vs. Sowell a backup LT last year for the Cardinals. Just saying.

[melvin2345]

Never want to see an opponent injured, but I'm sure the defensive line is licking its chops at the thought of a 3rd string tackle on the line, and facing a banged up secondary that already wasn't very good when healthy is a boon for Cam making his first regular season start with our new receiving corps.

Ugh, just read this myself. Our secondary has always been a soft spot. What kept us in games last year was a good offense, and good defensive front 7. A weak link in the o-line could really screw things up. I'll try to be positive and hope that at 6'7" and 310 lbs, Reynolds can at least get in the way of defenders enough to be more than a speed bump on their way to Stafford.

[CelibatePimp]

The first string tackle may still play according to the article so nothing to get excited about yet.

[Ricky Spanish]

Hardy rushes the right side, correct?

 

Johnson is going to go off this week. 

[greghardy'sAK-47]

Hardy rushes the right side, correct?

 

Johnson is going to go off this week. 

generally, but they move him around too.  he's a problem for any olineman.  especially backups.    

[csx]

On a positive note, as was discussed by Roman Harper, he knows a thing or two about their offense. Say what you will about him but he and Decoud are very intelligent players and come from our primary division rivals and seem to love the strategic aspects of the game. 

 

 

[Gucci Mane]

starting KB and panthers D in fantasy

 

started KB this past weekend, did pretty well.

[Who Said What?]

Big money on deck.