Lions release Rogers

**2112** · 09-02-2006, 09:43 AM

LIONS RELEASE ROGERS

The Detroit Lions have parted ways with receiver Charles Rogers, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 draft.

Rogers missed most of his first two seasons due to broken collar bones, and was ineffective in 2004, during which he was suspended four games for violation of the league's substance abuse policy. After the suspension, the team filed a grievance against Rogers for recovery of bonus money. The grievance is still pending.

Prior to the 2003 draft, there were reports that Rogers had generated a positive drug test due to a diluted urine sample. The news didn't deter the Lions and team president Matt Millen.

Other cuts include veteran running back Artose Pinner, linebacker James Davis, and rookie sixth-round CB Dee McCann.

Red Dawg · 09-02-2006, 09:47 AM

He would probably kick ass on another team. The Lions have had no continuity in leadership and Millen leads the nutballs.

**2112** · 09-02-2006, 09:48 AM

I cant believe Millen is still employed..he is clueless..

Miranelli will be his last hire..

BigVE · 09-02-2006, 10:00 AM

I think Jeff Webb has more to offer than Rogers at this point and time. That being said, some team will probably take a shot at Rogers and he could do some good things. Either way he is still a head-case.

Mecca · 09-02-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigVE

I think Jeff Webb has more to offer than Rogers at this point and time. That being said, some team will probably take a shot at Rogers and he could do some good things. Either way he is still a head-case.

I think you've smoked more weed than Rogers to really believe that....

patteeu · 09-02-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I think you've smoked more weed than Rogers to really believe that....

Either that or BigVE is Jeff Webb's mother or his agent.

milkman · 09-02-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I think you've smoked more weed than Rogers to really believe that....

While I agree with the point you're making, I've come to the conclusion that you're looking for a supplier.

Mecca · 09-02-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

While I agree with the point you're making, I've come to the conclusion that you're looking for a supplier.

..........if we had good WR's I wouldn't want to pick him up. But we have a pretty dire need at WR right now if anyone goes down we legit have no one to play. When you are in our position you have to reach out and take a risk sometimes. If Rogers worked out here and lived up to what he was suppose to be it would look like a great move, if he doesn't then you just move on from him after the year. The reward outweighs the risk with this team.

milkman · 09-02-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

..........if we had good WR's I wouldn't want to pick him up. But we have a pretty dire need at WR right now if anyone goes down we legit have no one to play. When you are in our position you have to reach out and take a risk sometimes. If Rogers worked out here and lived up to what he was suppose to be it would look like a great move, if he doesn't then you just move on from him after the year. The reward outweighs the risk with this team.

I didn't even think of Rogers as a potential supplier.

You have a propensity to accuse idiots of smoking weed, or crack.

I just thought you were hoping that someone would respond, "Yes I have. Do you need some?".

chagrin · 09-02-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I think you've smoked more weed than Rogers to really believe that....

LOL! That's impossible

**jAZ** · 09-02-2006, 11:02 AM

I'll be shocked if we don't make a run for Rodgers. He's a perfect Herm-style, high-risk, high-reward, "I can rebuild him" reclaimation project at a position of pretty desperate need. He's also spent the entire offseason learning our offense under Martz.

milkman · 09-02-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

I'll be shocked if we don't make a run for Rodgers. He's a perfect Herm-style, high-risk, high-reward, "I can rebuild him" reclaimation project at a position of pretty desperate need. He's also spent the entire offseason learning our offense under Martz.

Good point.

I hadn't even thought of that.

chagrin · 09-02-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

He's also spent the entire offseason learning our offense under Martz.

WRONG - he hasn't learned anything and that's why he is being cut. Charles Rogers is just another kid who would rather hang wit his boyz and smoke dope all day than actually try to live up to his potential. The offense we runs, or at least the Mike Martz Offense requires the WR's to have and use, their brains for good. Charles was lazy in college and he's been lazy in the NFL as well. His conditioning sucks, he's got a shitty work ethic and he is not going to0 do shit in the NFL, Hello Koren Robinson.

What this team is figuing out is that Caoch Steve wasn't the entire problem. Joey, gone - Charles, Gone. Those are just two of the same people Steve tried to get rid of while he was there. Dumb**** Millen just can't admit he is wrong, so he cans Steve and brings in a guy to do the dirty work he couldn't.

**2112** · 09-02-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

WRONG - he hasn't learned anytying and that's why he is being cut. Charles Rogers is just another kid who would rather hang wit his boyz and smoke dope all day than actually try to live up to his potential. The offense we runs, or at least the Mike Martz Offense requires the WR's to have and use, their brains for good. Charles was lazy in college and he's been lazy in the NFL as well. His conditioning sucks, he's got a shitty work ethic and he is not going to0 do shit in the NFL, Hello Koren Robinson.

It is worth giving him a shot though..the worst thing that happens is he gets cut..

I agree with the character end though..this guy needs a maturity protein drink immediately..

chagrin · 09-02-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bill parcells

It is worth giving him a shot though..the worst thing that happens is he gets cut..

I agree with the character end though..this guy needs a maturity protein drink immediately..

I think that our WR's are underachieving,enough as it is without bring in a bad influence. I saw enough of this guy in college when I lived in ann Arbor, watching him play every week and hearing about his issues, I just don't want him on the Chiefs.

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