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**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.

Mecca · 09-04-2006, 01:49 PM

He'll get signed by someone, if Ron Dayne can catch on so should he......I still hope we sign him.

Pasta Little Brioni · 09-04-2006, 01:56 PM

i say sign him...maybe getting cut will motivate him...i'm sure he'd at least be an upgrade over webb and hannon.

Jenson71 · 09-04-2006, 02:06 PM

Off-Topic Question:

Will Steve Marucci ever work in the NFL again?

JBucc · 09-04-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

Off-Topic Question:

Will Steve Marucci ever work in the NFL again?

Yes. If he wants to.

NJ Chief Fan · 09-04-2006, 03:13 PM

if we do sign charles rogers, it wouldnt be as difficult for him to learn the scheme considering that martz is the new OC in detroit and we run some what the same system

StcChief · 09-04-2006, 03:24 PM

Worth a look....

Adept Havelock · 09-04-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PGM

i say sign him...maybe getting cut will motivate him...i'm sure he'd at least be an upgrade over webb and hannon.

You base this on what? Certainly not the last three years of play in the NFL. His college numbers? Bravo Foxtrot Delta. Sims looked good in college too.

Maybe getting cut will motivate him? I heard the same thing about Todd Marinovich and Ryan Leaf.

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Originally Posted by NJ Chief Fan

if we do sign charles rogers, it wouldnt be as difficult for him to learn the scheme considering that martz is the new OC in detroit and we run some what the same system

If Martz didn't want him for the same system there, what makes you think bongboy would do any better at picking it up here?

Pasta Little Brioni · 09-04-2006, 04:05 PM

i think people would like to see us give him a shot, because our backup recievers didn't look good themselves in preseason. maybe he will never amount to anything, but what is wrong with giving him another shot?

Hound333 · 09-04-2006, 04:26 PM

What does it hurt us to sign him as a 4th or 5th WR. If he pans out we got great value. If not we lose little.

Thig Lyfe · 09-04-2006, 04:31 PM

He was good in college. Not his fault he fell into Detroit. I say why not take a look at him. I think it's safe to say that Green > Harrington, too.

Brock · 09-04-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadWolf

He was good in college.

So was Peter Warrick and for that matter, Snoop Minnis.

jspchief · 09-04-2006, 05:45 PM

Does anyone think Rogers can play STs? Because that's the biggest role our #4 WR is going to have.

When we run 4-wide sets, Gonzo is almost always one of the wideouts.

patteeu · 09-04-2006, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Adept Havelock

You base this on what? Certainly not the last three years of play in the NFL. His college numbers? Bravo Foxtrot Delta. Sims looked good in college too.

Maybe getting cut will motivate him? I heard the same thing about Todd Marinovich and Ryan Leaf.

If Martz didn't want him for the same system there, what makes you think bongboy would do any better at picking it up here?

He had pretty good numbers as a rookie before he broke his collarbone.

patteeu · 09-04-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Does anyone think Rogers can play STs? Because that's the biggest role our #4 WR is going to have.

When we run 4-wide sets, Gonzo is almost always one of the wideouts.

If Charles Rogers were signed by the Chiefs, it should be with the goal of making him the #3 receiver (once he sufficiently learns the system, if he can). We need someone to either free Dante of his offensive duties or to replace him as our return specialist, IMO.

Brock · 09-04-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Do you expect him to remain unemployed?

According to what's been said on TV tonight, pretty much.

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