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After Landing Jansen, Lions Dump George Foster
Posted by Mike Florio on June 1, 2009, 12:04 p.m.

The Lions’ decision to sign tackle Jon Jansen promptly after he was cut by the Redskins proves that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

The only problem in the NFL context is that, when reeling in someone else’s garbage can, the team must then must designate someone else as solid waste.

In the Lions’ case, the victim is tackle George Foster, according to Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com.

Foster came to Detroit two years ago in the trade that sent Dre’ Bly to Denver. Foster signed a one-year deal after the 2008 season to stick around.

In 2007, Foster appeared in 15 games, starting nine. His contribution to the 0-16 season was less extensive, playing in four games and starting three.

The six-year veteran becomes an unrestricted free agent.

Maybe he’ll sign with the Redskins.

Per Kowalski, the Lions also cut fullback Jon Bradley.

Re: Lions to sign Jansen for 1 year deal, pending physical Monday
 

[quote=FRPLG;560923]I'm glad rotoworld thinks it's okay to keep a player who can do half his job "effectively".
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Jansen is still a very solid lineman. His ability in the run game and his 10 years experience are nice to have on any NFL team. At the very least he brings solid depth behind Cherilus and possibly a move to guard. His pass protection isnt what it used to be but any player who is going into his 11th NFL season will not be as good as he use to be in pass protection.

I believe the Lions just got a very solid lineman who brings leadership and knowledge to a team that probably needs all they can get after not winning a game last season. I think Jansen will have a rebound season in Detroit as he tries to prove to the Redskins who released him and the Lions who signed him that he can still play at a high level.

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JJ still has some gas in the tank, it might not be much but I think he can still play. That said I don't disagree with the Skins moving on. It had to be done sooner or later.

Re: Lions to sign Jansen for 1 year deal, pending physical Monday
 

[quote=skinsfan_nn;560935]After Landing Jansen, Lions Dump George Foster
Posted by Mike Florio on June 1, 2009, 12:04 p.m.

The Lions’ decision to sign tackle Jon Jansen promptly after he was cut by the Redskins proves that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

The only problem in the NFL context is that, when reeling in someone else’s garbage can, the team must then must designate someone else as solid waste.

In the Lions’ case, the victim is tackle George Foster, according to Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com.

Foster came to Detroit two years ago in the trade that sent Dre’ Bly to Denver. Foster signed a one-year deal after the 2008 season to stick around.

In 2007, Foster appeared in 15 games, starting nine. His contribution to the 0-16 season was less extensive, playing in four games and starting three.

The six-year veteran becomes an unrestricted free agent.

Maybe he’ll sign with the Redskins.

Per Kowalski, the Lions also cut fullback Jon Bradley.[/quote]

Foster was pretty good in Denver for a while. Sounds like he fell off pretty hard. If Detroit didn't want him anymore & they signed Jansen, they must really think he's done.

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[quote=Miller101;560910]Glad to hear Jansen caught on with another team quickly. Good for the Lions too, Jansen is now the best offensive lineman that they got and he'll do alot of good there.[/quote]

Culpepper is the superior lineman but JJ should give him a run for his money ;)

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[quote=wilsowilso;560775]My bet is Jansen will have a hard time making any NFL team besides the Redskins. Even the Lions.[/quote]

I'd take that bet. Jansen is better than people think. If he's actually healthy, he will do well in Detroit. He's not going to perform to an all pro caliber lineman, but he will do well.

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Jansen was dynamite for the first few years he was here, but once the injuries started, he got average real quick. So let's not get carried away with the guy.

He'll be making presence known on the sidelines in Detroit.

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Apparently The Lions Let Somebody On Their Line Go Since This Move Happened

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[url=http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/jon_jansen_anxious_to_help_bri.html]Jon Jansen anxious to help bring physical style of football to Detroit Lions offensive line - Detroit Lions: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats - MLive.com[/url]

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Good luck Jon...you were a great Skin while you were here