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Lions to meet with R.W. McQuarters

The Pro Football Talk.com “Rumor Mill” section mentions that the Lions will be meeting with recently released former Bear and 49er’s defensive back and punt returner, R.W. McQuarters today. It is not surprising that the Lions would hold some interest in McQuarters. He could lighten the load for Eddie Drummond on special teams, potentially allowing Drummond to focus solely on returning kickoffs. The Lions would also benefit from McQuarters presence at Free Safety, where there is no guarantee that Terrence Holt is ready to assume the starting role. McQuarter’s versatility potentially would allow him to help as a nickel back and occasional help at corner if needed. The situation bears watching, McQuarters a former 1st round pick, has had an up-and-down career.

Fred Graves, Lions new receivers coach, apparently is making quite an impact upon the Lion receivers. They are referring to him as “Coach Carter”, for his demeanor. One drill that Graves has brought to the team apparently has placed an emphasis on one of the team’s past foibles, dropped passes. Graves is throwing the receivers bricks to make them focus on catching properly. I am on board with this new strategy, as long as the receivers are able to transfer this additional focus to Sunday’s. Still, one has to wonder the intelligence of throwing a brick at Charles Rogers? I can’t be the only one who envisions him missing another complete season after suffering from a broken foot after dropping a brick, can I?