Lions Roster 2013 - Offense - Tight Ends

Tight Ends (4):

#80 - Joseph Fauria:

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/BigJoeFauria

Draft Info:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/04/2013-udfa-scouting-reports-and-articles.html

Three Fauria TDs help Lions come back to win in Cleveland (10-13-13):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/13/three-fauria-tds-help-lions-come-back-to-win-in-cleveland/

Lions TE Fauria busts out another TD dance after scoring on the Browns (10-13-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lions-tight-end-joseph-fauria-busts-another-touchdown-181434098--nfl.html

Video - Fauria's post game comments (10-13-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Faurias-postgame-comments/8376b004-92bb-4714-aca0-91fba110af70

Video - Fauria goal-line TD catch (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261174/Joseph-Fauria-goal-line-TD-catch

Video - Fauria 23 yd TD catch (10-13-13):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261393/Joseph-Fauria-23-yard-TD-catch

Video - Fauria's 3rd TD catch (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261452/Joseph-Fauria-3rd-TD-catch-of-game

Video - Week 6 Fauria Highlights (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261685/Week-6-Joseph-Fauria-highlights

3 players to watch when Lions travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns (Fauria is picked as one) (10-12-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/3_players_to_watch_when_detroi_1.html

Fauria wants to prove he can make plays outside the redzone (10-11-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_te_joesph_fauria_1.html

Look for more from Lions rookie Fauria (10-11-13):    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131011/paula-pasche-look-for-more-from-lions-rookie-joe-fauria

Thursday comments from Schwartz (Linehan comments on Fauria) (10-10-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/11/4824944/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Fauria ready for increased role in offense (10-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TE-Joseph-Fauria-ready-for-increased-role-in-offense/3fff1673-0fc2-4558-a690-00024f212966

Injuries could mean larger role for Fauria (10-10-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1776/injuries-could-mean-larger-role-for-fauria
Rising/Falling Lions week 6 (Fauria is in the rising group) (10-9-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1682/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-6

TE Fauria gets a special thank you from Make-A-Wish Michigan (10-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TE-Joseph-Fauria-gets-a-special-thank-you-from-Make-A-Wish-Michigan/21aea9d8-5c38-4f9d-9b26-861c5e74855c

Rookie Report - Taylor rising, Fauria falling (Fauria had no targets.  He played on 9 snaps) (10-7-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1599/rookie-report-taylor-rising-fauria-falling

Top 10 with a twist - Best late round/UDFA rookies of 2013 (Fauria is #9 on the list) (10-3-13):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23984811/top-10-with-a-twist-best-lateroundudfa-rookies-of-2013

Rising/Falling Lions - Week 5 (Fauria is in the falling group) (10-2-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1376/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-5

Evaluating Lions rookies through first four games (Fauria's grade is a +0.5 according to PFF.) (10-1-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4791450/detroit-lions-rookies-2013-first-quarter-of-season

Rookie Report - Roles starting to be defined (Fauria wasn't targeted at all.   He played 13 of 66 offensive snaps and he also played 6 snaps on special teams) (9-30-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1265/rookie-report-roles-starting-to-be-defined?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Lions notes - With 2 starters out, others must step up (Fauria stepping up is discussed in there) (9-27-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130927/detroit-lions-notes-with-2-starters-out-others-must-step-up

Linehan discusses Fauria (9-26-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/26/4774242/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Video - One on one - TE Fauria (9-25-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ONE-ON-ONE-Tight-end-Joseph-Fauria/4c29a41e-51e2-42fb-b58f-c671489df6e3

Still smarting from going undrafted, Fauria enjoys his TD dances (9-25-13): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/25/still-smarting-from-going-undrafted-fauria-enjoys-his-touchdown-dances/

Rising/Falling - Lions week 4 (Fauria is in the rising group) (9-25-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1055/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-4

TE Fauria could play a larger role (9-24-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1012/fauria-could-see-a-larger-role-in-detroit?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Analysis - Lions could replace Burleson with a TE, including Fauria (9-24-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/analysis_detroit_lions_could_t.html

Rookie Watch - Fauria was targeted 3 times and had 1 catch that was a 5 yd TD.  He played 12 offensive snaps and 8 special teams snaps: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/963/rookie-watch-ansah-continues-his-rise?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Lions vs Redskins - 5 thoughts (One is that Fauria needs the ball) (9-22-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-vs-washington-redskins-five-thoughts-27-001200416--nfl.html

Lions use clutch plays to halt 21 game losing streak in Washington (Highlights - Fauria is a nearly impossible matchup for CBs.  He snagged a 5 yd TD out of the air) (9-22-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_use_clutch_plays.html

Caputo's halftime thoughts (Caputo thinks Fauria should be targeted more than Pettigrew) (9-22-13): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-halftime-lions-redskins.html?

Rapid Reaction - Lions 27 Redskins 20 (Fauria is in the rising group of the stock watch.  He scored a TD for the Lions in his limited opportunities) (9-22-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/912/rapid-reaction-lions-27-redskins-20?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Video - Fauria 5 yd TD catch (9-22-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000248117/Fauria-5-yard-touchdown-catch

10 questions - Twentyman responds to fans on twitter (He answers a question on Fauria) (9-19-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-Twentyman-responds-to-Lions-fans-on-Twitter-/7dd4dcf0-d47c-4dd7-b910-4dde1d945b4f

Schwartz's comments from Monday's presser (he discusses discusses Scheffler and Fauria's lack of playing time) (9-16-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/16/4738186/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

Lions lose at Arizona - A look inside the numbers (Fauria wasn't targeted in the Cards game) (9-15-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/09/detroit-lions-lose-at-arizona-look.html

Notebook - Stafford and Fauria on the same page (9-13-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-looking-for-consistency-from-Willie-Young-Cunningham-speaks-on-Suh/dd242f4a-d206-4c8b-914b-3b60f0be8089

Fauria, Lions rookie TE, carries college redzone effectiveness to NFL (9-13-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/joseph_fauria_reflects_on_debu.html

Video - Lions TE Fauria talks up his dance moves (9-13-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Detroit-Lions-tight-end-Joseph-Fauria-talks-up-his-dance-moves/f97ede2a-b431-46ad-85a6-398ca97df7e7

Video - Linehan on TE Fauria (9-12-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scott-Linehan-on-TE-Joseph-Fauria/ab02c91d-622d-4c48-8448-a0678dda7832

Fauria impresses early in his career (9-11-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/480/te-joseph-fauria-impresses-early-in-career

PFF's 32 observations (for the Lions it's that Fauria leads all TEs in yards per route run, Pettigrew is last) (9-10-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/10/32-observations-week-1-2/

TE Fauria could play more after big opener, despite questionable dance moves (9-10-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/te_joseph_faurias_role_could_g.html

Rookie Report - Three make big impact (Fauria had 3 catches for 27 yds and also a TD) (9-10-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/437/rookie-report-three-make-big-impact

Unsung heroes for Week 1 (Fauria is picked as one) (9-10-13):    http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/unsung-heroes-2013-season-091013#photo-title=Week+1%253A+Joseph+Fauria&photo=31902657

Lions-Vikings - 3 players nobody is talking about (Fauria is one of the players mentioned) (9-10-13): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/09/lions-vikings-3-players-nobodys-talking-about/

What did Schwartz think about Fauria's first TD (9-10-13):  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/09/schwartz-comments-on-joe-faurias-first-nfl-touchdown-dance/

Key questions - Schwartz addresses Fauria (9-9-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Schwartz-addresses-Suhs-penalty-Pettigrews-performance/5f0dfed8-34c1-4bc5-9a72-0d3a900c82b8

Lions snap count report - Fauria only played for 11 snaps against the Vikings, but was very efficient (9-9-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_2.html

Fauria makes strong case for playing time (9-9-13):  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Fauria-makes-strong-case-for-more-playin?blockID=937859&feedID=3862

Video - Fauria 1 yd TD reception (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000240299/Fauria-1-yard-touchdown-reception

Four starters emerge from 2013 draft class (Pasche discusses Fauria) (9-6-13): http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/09/detroit-lions-four-starters-emerge-from.html

Fauria wants Stafford to put the ball up high (9-6-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Defensive-makeup-Warfords-scouting-report-on-Floyd-and-a-potential-red-zone-mismatch/9a8483d6-5b98-4f79-86a7-8be373c31942

Linehan discusses Fauria's blocking (9-5-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/5/4698244/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Fauria busts out old scouting cliche when assessing blocking ability (9-4-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_te_joseph_fauria_1.html

O'Hara - For Fauria and Waddle, not getting a phone call was a dream come true (9-3-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-For-Joseph-Fauria-and-LaAdrian-Waddle-not-getting-a-phone-call-was-a-dream-come-true/0c9da964-3ceb-4071-b76d-6e178f4fe2c5

UDFA rookies Fauria, Waddle could be in Lions long-term plans (9-2-13):  http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_laadrian_waddle.html

Fauria, Waddle proves road to the NFL means little (9-1-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Joseph-Fauria-LaAdrian-Waddle-prove-that-the-route-to-the-NFL-means-little/6621ef6d-b932-448d-9ced-a8679e440c7c

Fauria among 5 Lions fined $7,875 for personal fouls in Patriots game (8-30-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/willie_young_among_4_detroit_l.html

5 things learned from win at Buffalo (Fauria's play is discussed) (8-29-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/08/detroit-lions-five-things-learned-from_29.html

Fauria, Waddle, Moore on the bubble as Lions prepare to cut to 53 (8-28-13):  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/28/fauria-waddle-moore-on-the-bubble-as-lions-prepare-to-cut-to-53/

Fauria says going undrafted might have been the best thing to ever happen to him (8-28-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TE-Joseph-Fauria-says-going-undrafted-might-have-been-the-best-thing-to-ever-happen-to-him/bd968fdd-ae79-4b53-a132-1c2c59c7a6a2

Fauria is almost certain to make the roster after the cuts on Tuesday and Williams with his broken hand.   According to Twentyman, Fauria has had a solid camp (8-27-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/27/sports/doc521cb970cbd28391278068.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Fauria returned to practice on Monday (8-26-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Waddle-continues-to-impress-how-playing-time-will-be-given-out-in-Buffalo-and-more/81500784-2f4c-49bb-9f78-86a374bb30df

Twentyman discusses the impact of the 2013 rookies (8-26-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Monday-Countdown-What-impact-will-the-Lions-rookie-class-have/26e3d7a6-1298-499c-a70f-95cd10485d9d

Fauria missed Sunday's practice (8-25-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_le.html

Fauria missed practice on Saturday (8-24-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_sit_12_as_they_r.html

TE Joseph Fauria pays tribute Uncle Christian Fauria with TD celebration (8-24-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_te_joseph_fauria.html

Williams breaks hand, could pave way for Fauria (8-23-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/report_detroit_lions_te_michae.html

O'Hara thought Fauria had a good game (8-22-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-The-defense-awakens-in-Lions-40-9-win-over-Patriots/2f5e0ea9-bd43-4ee8-9cb6-86c9da5ea56e

Video - Fauria's 22 yd TD (8-22-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000232919/Moore-finds-Fauria-for-22-yard-touchdown

Fauria got first team reps.   He had two TDs.  The first was on a seam over Whitehead and Neloms.   The second was on a fade and Fauria outjumped Myron Lewis (8-20-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_14.html

Fauria saw some work with the top unit (8-13-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_11.html

Seifert says Fauria is an interesting prospect.   He can reach balls on the field that nobody else can with the exception of CJ, but he needs to be just good enough as a blocker (8-12-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/59224/camp-confidential-detroit-lions-3?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Fauria was feisty in practice again (8-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_10.html

Burleson says Fauria and Johnson have caught the ball the best in this camp (8-7-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/7/4598572/lions-training-camp-2013-wednesday-practice

Fauria did a good job blocking against Devin Taylor (8-4-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/4/4587794/lions-training-camp-2013-sunday-practice

Fauria developed a rhythm with Moore.   He had 3 receptions down the middle (8-4-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_6.html

Fauria has flashed excellent hands all offseason, but made a nice pad-popping block today (7-30-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_2.html

Fauria injured his shoulder on a terrific diving catch (7-26-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Reiff-fitting-in-at-left-tackle-Fairley-impressive-and-other-observations/0f9e79ea-cf07-4365-990d-87eb04ef15bc

Fauria continues work with a chip on his shoulder (7-12-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/TE-Joseph-Fauria-continues-work-with-a-chip-on-his-shoulder/e9a38862-d7d0-466f-9205-20d3ff1abc31

Fauria one of Lions 5 standouts from OTAs (6-8-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/06/detroit-lions-five-standouts-from-otas.html

Eight in the box - Rookie eye catchers (For the Lions it's TE Joseph Fauria) (6-8-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/57076/eight-in-the-box-rookie-eye-catchers

Rookies Michael Williams, Joseph Fauria look to impact TE position (5-15-13):    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/15/sports/doc5193da2d4d10f974112819.txt

Joseph Fauria has permanent chip on his shoulder after going undrafted (5-14-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_te_joesph_fauria.html

Seifert on the Lions two intriguing TE prospects - Williams and Fauria (5-13-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56347/lions-two-intriguing-rookie-tight-ends

Video - Tim and Mike on Fauria (5-13-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-on-Joseph-Fauria/abb8b4b0-357a-4dfe-8f5f-18b01c530f6e

Twentyman picks Fauria as one of the 5 players who stood out at rookie mini-camp (5-12-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-Five-players-that-stood-out-at-rookie-mini-camp/c5c0327c-35fe-4f71-9cf9-fb3cb91368f4

Measuring 6-7 and a half, Fauria is an intriguing prospect at TE (5-12-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Measuring-6-7-and-a-half-Joseph-Fauria-is-an-intriguing-prospect-at-tight-end/17e5b57d-c538-48bd-99a3-3f3619bf0c3d

Video - Fauria on improving daily (5-12-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Joseph-Fauria-on-improving-daily/3f79db1e-1b4c-4df9-a132-f809e144ac42

Schwartz talks about Fauria after the first rookie mini-camp practice (5-10-13):    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130510/SPORTS0101/305100453/1004/sports/Transcript--Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-Q&A-after-Day-1-of-rookie-minicamp

Lions sign UFDA Joseph Fauria (4-27-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/ucla_te_joseph_fauria_among_un.html

#87 - Brandon Pettigrew:

Lions defeat Browns, 31-17 (This one has grades for the QB, rushing leaders and receiving leaders.   Pettigrew's grade is a B):    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-3-2-cleveland-231153499--nfl.html

TE Pettigrew shows he's got a little razzle dazzle in him (10-10-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/brandon_pettigrew_detroit_lion_1.html

Notebook - Pettigrew and Stafford (10-10-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Cameron-big-matchup-for-Lions-Broyles-increased-role-and-can-Dylan-Gandy-really-catch/1d624b6e-f20b-4aca-af3e-705eec600e1f

Rising/Falling Lions week 6 (Pettigrew is in the rising group) (10-9-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1682/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-6

Notebook - Stafford expresses confidence in Pettigrew (10-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Wide-receivers-knows-they-have-to-step-up-to-win-at-Cleveland/448ae633-2527-4bf1-b3da-e5cab2fa13ff

Video - Stafford on Pettigrew's performance (10-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Pettigrews-performance-/74b1bb67-b81b-4733-80fc-6ac233befbe5

Notebook - CJ was close to playing, Levy continues great play and injuries in GB (Pettigrew has had two good games in a row) (10-6-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Calvin-Johnson-was-close-to-playing-Levy-continues-great-play-and-injuries-in-GB/fcb70789-709b-46a5-8d0b-93cad1e0e9c9

Rapid Reaction - Detroit Lions (Pettigrew is in the rising group of the stock watch section) (10-6-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1548/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions

Three things we learned in loss to Green Bay (Pettigrew led all WRs with 4 catches for 59 yds) (10-6-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-three-things-learned-week-5-loss-230600896--nfl.html

Video - Stafford to Pettigrew, 25 yd pass (10-6-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000258063/QB-Stafford-to-TE-Pettigrew-25-yd-pass

Linehan comments on Pettigrew (10-3-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/3/4799942/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Stock Report - NFC, First Quarter (For the Lions he picks Suh for stock up and Pettigrew for stock down) (10-3-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/03/stock-report-nfc-first-quarter/

Rising/Falling Lions - Week 5 (Pettigrew is in the rising group) (10-2-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1376/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-5

Disappointment's at NFL's quarter mark (Pettigrew is picked as one) (10-1-13):    http://nfl.si.com/2013/10/01/nfl-quarter-mark-disappointments-eli-manning/?sct=nfl_wr_a2&sct=nfl_t11_a0

Lions second look - How the team utilized TE Pettigrew against the Cover 2 (10-1-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_how_3.html

Schwartz's comments from Monday's Press Conference (Schwartz on Pettigrew securing the ball) (10-1-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4787908/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

Pettigrew steps up in Burleson's absence (9-30-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_te_brandon_petti_5.html

Upon Further Review - Week 4 (he discusses Pettigrew's big game) (9-30-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1250/upon-further-review-lions-week-4

Lions notes - Pettigrew comes up big, Delmas too (He had 7 catches for 54 yds) (9-29-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130929/detroit-lions-notes-pettigrew-comes-up-big-delmas-too

Lions - 4 things we learned in week 4 win vs Bears (Pettigrew stepped up in Burleson's absence) (9-29-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-four-things-learned-week-4-win-221800628--nfl.html

Caputo's thoughts after first quarter (He discusses the Lions relying on Pettigrew and how he his making plays so far) (9-29-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-bears-lions.html

ATL's TE rankings (Pettigrew is in the solid starter group) (9-26-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000250968/article/jimmy-graham-tops-atls-tight-end-rankings

Monday Countdown - Pettigrew is discussed.  He started the game, but was primarily used as a blocker (9-23-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Days-of-our-Lions-Burleson-says-NFL-is-a-soap-opera/ad469f17-28c6-4324-8012-4f6f85b22be7

Schwartz says Pettigrew needs to be more consistent (9-20-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/20/schwartz-says-pettigrew-needs-to-be-more-consistent/

10 questions - Twentyman responds to fans on twitter (He thinks Pettigrew gets so many reps because of his blocking abilities) (9-19-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-Twentyman-responds-to-Lions-fans-on-Twitter-/7dd4dcf0-d47c-4dd7-b910-4dde1d945b4f

Pettigrew must do better job of catching in traffic, Schwartz says (9-16-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/brandon_pettigrew_must_do_bett.html

Lions lose at Arizona - A look inside the numbers (Pettigrew was the only TE that was targeted against the Cards.   He had 3 drops) (9-15-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/09/detroit-lions-lose-at-arizona-look.html

Ten (ish) questions with Pettigrew (9-12-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/527/tenish-questions-with-te-brandon-pettigrew

PFF's 32 observations (for the Lions it's that Fauria leads all TEs in yards per route run, Pettigrew is last) (9-10-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/10/32-observations-week-1-2/

Schwartz's comments from Monday's presser (he discusses Pettigrew) (9-10-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/10/4712704/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

Schwartz defends Pettigrew, even as ball security issues persist (9-10-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/jim_schwartz_backs_te_brandon.html

Key questions - Schwartz addresses Pettigrew's performance (9-9-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Schwartz-addresses-Suhs-penalty-Pettigrews-performance/5f0dfed8-34c1-4bc5-9a72-0d3a900c82b8

O'Hara says Pettigrew trended down because of misplays and inconsistency (9-9-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Monday-Countdown-Nick-Fairley-says-playing-with-a-lead-was-a-dream/36eddb27-f8d6-4572-8a32-e6d11723bbb6

Caputo's halftime thoughts (he discusses Pettigrew and the mistakes he's made):    http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-at-halftime-vkings-lions.html

Who will break out this season?   Lions offer their picks for offense, defense (Pettigrew is picked as one of the players to break out) (9-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/who_will_break_out_this_season.html

Linehan discusses Pettigrew being better going into this season (9-5-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/5/4698244/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Pettigrew talks contract year, and how Reggie Bush helps ease his mind (9-6-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_brandon_pettigre_2.html

Schwartz on Pettigrew being more consistent (8-26-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/26/4661324/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday

Pettigrew is on SI's Audibles All Overrated Team (8-20-13):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/20/the-audibles-all-overrated-team-the-offense/?sct=nfl_t1t_a3

Twentyman thinks Pettigrew is an excellent blocker and does a better job catching in traffic (8-16-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-Questions-with-Twentyman-After-two-preseason-games-what-do-the-Lions-need-to-work-on/f68dd32f-e1c1-4080-b998-be30639c3108

Pettigrew looked like Pettigrew in Thursday's game against the Browns (8-16-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-five-things-learned-preseason-week-2-035500730.html

Pettigrew had a drop to start the game (8-15-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_starters_embarra.html

Chat wrap - Pettigrew (8-14-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/59418/chatwrap-on-brandon-pettigrew?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Pettigrew dropped a wide open TD in practice.  JRog says Pettigrew has shown minimal improvement in his hands (8-13-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_11.html

Pettigrew poised for best year ever?  Lions teammate says so (8-13-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/brandon_pettigrew_poised_for_b.html

Pettigrew dropped an easy pass, but then came back and made an extraordinarily difficult one handed grab (8-7-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_8.html

Video - Herman Moore one on one with Pettigrew (8-7-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Herman-Moore-one-on-one-with-Brandon-Pettigrew/d2d8bb9f-0b37-488c-a668-d60cddcf0ec0

Video - Burleson on Pettigrew's talent (8-7-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Burleson-on-Brandon-Pettigrews-talent-/f4de33db-e862-41c8-b0be-8c0af703d2e4

Pettigrew had a drop, but he ended up having a solid practice (8-3-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_5.html

NFL's Jeremiah Johnson thought Pettigrew looked good today (8-1-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/1/4579680/lions-training-camp-2013-thursday-practice

With improved physique, Pettigrew looking to rebound (7-30-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/with_improved_physique_detroit.html

Schwartz on Pettigrew (7-30-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/30/4572274/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-5

Prisco picks an overrated and underrated player for each team (For the Lions he picks Pettigrew as overrated and Fairley as underrated) (6-8-13):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22369476/overratedunderrated-broncos-nickel-db-harris-worth-every-penny

Eight in the box - Playing for a contract (Seifert discusses Pettigrew) (5-31-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56873/eight-in-the-box-contract-years

Schwartz comments on Pettigrew needing to be more consistent catching the ball (5-29-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/5/30/4377220/lions-otas-jim-schwartz-quotes

Pettigrew on sirius radio (5-23-13):  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Brandon-Pettigrew-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio----5-23-13/fbf0ae2d-6dee-4f41-a571-a9da91ee4e64

Seifert on Pettigrew's drops (5-23-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56714/lions-on-brandon-pettigrews-drops

Pettigrew looking for big improvements in 2013 (5-22-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Brandon-Pettigrew-looking-for-big-improvements-in-2013/4d721dfd-2c1f-471e-8af8-6b2b05da628c

Lions TE position not in transition - yet (5-15-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_tight_ends_posit.html

NFL's best TE combination (Scheffler and Pettigrew are ranked 8th) (5-12-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfp-sunday-blitz-093206593--nfl.html

Pettigrew goes down with an ankle injury (12-10-12):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/12/detroit_lions_lose_another_rec.html

Pettigrew still hoping to become an elite NFL TE (11-29-12):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/11/lions_brandon_pettigrew_still_h.html

Lions sign first round pick Pettigrew to a 5 year deal (7-31-09):   http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4369980

Bobby Johnson believes he can help elevate Pettigrew to elite status (2-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Bobby-Johnson-believes-he-can-help-elevate-Brandon-Pettigrew-to-elite-status/e694137d-217d-4319-9d12-6f7e11f108ed

NFL.com draft profile from 2009:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/brandon-pettigrew?id=71431

SI draft profile:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2009/draft/players/10181.html

Walterfootball scouting report:   http://walterfootball.com/pro2009bpettigrew.php

CBS draft profile:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/517620

SN's scouting report (It says he doesn't drop many balls, lol.):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2009-04-23/scouting-report-oklahoma-states-brandon-pettigrew

NFL draftscout profile from 2009 (he was ranked the #1 TE and 23 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=8703&draftyear=2009&genpos=TE

Walterfootball had Pettigrew ranked #1 for TEs:   http://walterfootball.com/draft2009TE.php

#85 - Tony Scheffler:

Practice report - Scheffler listed as out on Friday's injury report (10-11-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Calvin-Johnson-participates-in-open-portion-of-practice-for-a-second-straight-day/d6bf9755-1cae-4651-965e-f7469d38a456

Friday's comments from Schwartz, Cunningham (Schwartz discusses Scheffler) (10-11-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/12/4824976/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-gunther-cunningham-friday

Recovering from concussions, Scheffler and Riddick weren't at the practice facility on Friday (10-11-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_tony_scheffler_a.html

Scheffler missed Thursday's practice (10-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/BREAKING-Calvin-Johnson-back-on-the-practice-field/d275dbcd-e081-4118-b95b-dbe82de6f0d8

Lions preparing to play without Scheffler, who has delayed concussion symptoms (10-10-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_preparing_to_pla.html

Scheffler suffers third concussion of career (10-9-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_te_tony_scheffle_2.html

Scheffler missed Wednesday's practice with a concussion (10-9-13):     http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/lions_calvin_johnson_misses_an.html

Lions not the same minus CJ (One of the problems discussed was Scheffler bobbling and droping a pass on 3rd and 3) ((10-6-13):    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131006/paula-pasche-detroit-lions-not-the-same-minus-calvin-johnson/1

Four Downs - Scheffler had 4 catches for 55 yds against the Packers (10-6-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Receiving-help-oline-woes-big-plays-and-third-down-defense/30f9150d-8eaf-490b-b9a3-797a82990397

Rising/Falling - Lions week 4 (Scheffler is in the rising group) (9-25-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1055/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-4

Broyles, Scheffler and others ready for increased roles (9-24-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ryan-Broyles-Tony-Scheffler-and-others-ready-for-increased-roles/458d6e09-62c8-45f6-ac84-4b773ae8bae6

Rising/Falling - Lions week 3 (Scheffler is in the falling group) (9-18-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/798/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-3

Schwartz's comments from Monday's presser (he discusses discusses Scheffler and Fauria's lack of playing time) (9-16-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/16/4738186/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

Lions lose at Arizona - A look inside the numbers (Scheffler wasn't targeted in the Cards game) (9-15-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/09/detroit-lions-lose-at-arizona-look.html

SI's players on the roster bubble (Scheffler is picked as one) (8-26-13): http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/26/nfl-roster-cuts-tim-tebow-aj-jenkins/?sct=nfl_t1t_a3

Video - Scheffler's 9 yd TD (8-22-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000232882/Scheffler-catches-9-yard-touchdown-pass

Scheffler came down with a TD pass down the seam (8-20-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_14.html

Scheffler still in Lions plans despite only playing three snaps against the Browns (8-18-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/tony_scheffler_still_in_detroi.html

Seifert on Scheffler's three plays (8-16-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/59594/lions-on-tony-schefflers-three-plays?

Scheffler scored a TD on an unbelievable reception (8-4-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_6.html

Catching  up with Scheffler (8-1-13):   http://www.heritage.com/articles/2013/08/01/sports/doc51faa7dfd0742652531390.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Scheffler an important part of the Lions offense (7-25-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/25/4557022/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-press-conference

Scheffler found ways to get open at the OTAs and didn't drop any passes (5-22-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_notes_and_observ.html

NFL's best TE combination (Scheffler and Pettigrew are ranked 8th) (5-12-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfp-sunday-blitz-093206593--nfl.html

Scheffler as versatile as they come for Lions offense (7-5-12):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TE-Tony-Scheffler-as-versatile-as-they-come-for-Lions-offense/21b0fc0c-f3c2-45f0-9924-fcd9d6c32862

Lions sign Scheffler to a three year extension (10-16-10):   http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2010/10/16/scheffler-gets-3-year-extension-with-lions/5536/

Seifert's thoughts on the Scheffler trade (4-19-10):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/11611/quick-thoughts-on-sims-scheffler-trade

Scheffler and 7th round pick from Denver to Lions in a three way trade that sent Ernie Sims to the Eagles and the Eagles sent a 5th round pick to Denver (4-19-10):   http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5113415

NFL draftscout profile from 2006 (He was ranked 10 for TEs and 173 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=14159&draftyear=2006&genpos=TE

SI draft profile:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/18336.html

CBS draft profile:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/420366