Jake Long helped Michigan LT Taylor Lewan decide to stay for fifth year
... t it makes the kids feel better when they vent." Former Michigan left tackle Jeff Backus said Sunday while he did not disengage from the program the three seasons Ri ...
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Tuesday, May 21st
Four Downs: NFC North
... he new problem point for the Lions is keeping Matthew Stafford upright. With Jeff Backus' retirement, Stephen Peterman's release, and Gosder Cherilus fleeing to Indi ...
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... appano Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press Former Wolverines Steve Hutchinson, Jeff Backus begin, end NFL careers together Mark Snyder – Detroit Free Press Detroit Lio ...
Former U-M linemen Hutchinson, Backus begin, end NFL careers together
... Mott's Children's Hospital. By Mark Snyder/DFP More If Steve Hutchinson and Jeff Backus werent such good friends, this might be a little weird. But because the form ...
Monday, May 20th
Lions OTAs should begin to answer looming questions
... an almost complete changeover at these positions. Gone are O-line mainstays Jeff Backus and Gosder Cherilus. Gone on the defensive side are Cliff Avril, Kyle Vanden ...
Sunday, May 19th
Detroit Lions: What to Watch for at OTAs
... tart somewhere this season. Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Here's what we know: Jeff Backus retired, Gosder Cherilus signed with the and Stephen Peterman was put out of ...
Saturday, May 18th
Should the Detroit Lions Pursue Charles Woodson?
... o playing (for them)? No question. But the dollars have to make sense, too.” Jeff Backus won’t be playing for the Lions after choosing to retire this offseason, but ...
Friday, May 17th
National writer: Lions' Riley Reiff among five NFL O-linemen on the rise
... e a lot out of players but Beadles seems to flourish. RILEY REIFF, LT, LIONS Jeff Backus retired and the Lions throw it more than any team. Will Reiff be able to hol ...
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Thursday, May 16th
Rating O-linemen: Thomas, Pouncey tops in production, durability
... 5. Riley Reiff, LT, Lions, 0-4-8: Big challenge facing this player in 2012. Jeff Backus retired and the Lions throw it more than any team. Will Reiff be able to hol ...
Wednesday, May 15th
Tim and Mike: What positions will have the most competition?
... st of the time at Iowa and his one start last season was at left tackle when Jeff Backus got hurt. A couple other things to watch in the OTAs involve players who've ...
Tuesday, May 14th
Biggest position battle looming at Lions OTAs? Fox vs. Hilliard at right tackle
... me since, on special teams. Still, Hilliard said Fox was retired left tackle Jeff Backus right-hand man last year. Very smart, Hilliard said. Hes so intellectual. Pe ...
Monday, May 13th
Lions' Rodney Austin showing major improvement in second year
... fensive line that has undergone a major overhaul. Gone are longtime starters Jeff Backus, Gosder Cherilus and Stephen Peterman. Austin will vie for time at Petermans ...
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