Detroit Lions Weblog

Shaun Rogers, Cory Redding, Rookies

Apparently, my optimism in regards to Shaun Rogers was a little premature.   Rogers has recently been involved in an ugly incident at a Detroit strip club that allegedly included forceful and unwanted groping of a stripper at the club.  Reports also indicate that he had a gun prominently displayed in his waistband while committing the alleged act.

NFL players are far from model citizens and aren’t regarded as being all that smart.   That being said, Rogers is an idiot.   He is a colossally-gifted and talented player who is severely misguided if he is still unaware of the fact that he has just placed his NFL career in jeopardy. 

The emphasis that the league is currently placing on player character magnifies the negative impact caused by players who have had numerous off-the-field issues.   These player’s poor decision-making directly jeopardizes the monetary investment these football franchises have made with them.  Teams can’t afford to absorb the fines, suspensions, etc. that come along with the boneheaded decisions many of these players make.

Apparently, there may be more to this story.   Terry Foster’s blog (since pulled from the Detroit News website) indicated that there are more details to this incident that, if they are true and come to light,  will likely end Rogers’ career as a Lion.   Stupid.

Their is still no news in regards to the Lions getting Cory Redding signed to a contract extension.   As time presses on, it looks like it has become more likely that the Lions will have to utilize the franchise tag on Redding as opposed to negotiating a new deal.

Terry Foster also mentions in today’s Detroit News that WR Calvin Johnson and DE Ikaika Ilama-Francis have looked quite impressive at this early stage in their careers.    Alama-Francis will be a pleasant surprise if he emerges as a consistent contributor in the future.