decision time for DHB

[MrNLM]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5093/darrius-heyward-bey

 

Says he will choose between the Colts and the Lions.

 

He was not in Detroit long... I think that bodes well for us!

[Dustin]

Lions 

[Indyfan4life]

I'm sure he'll be coming here...

[Tark The Shark]

Don't care either way.

[CR91]

the situation is gonna be the same. both teams have a very good qb. both have an established number 1. both play in tough divisions so its basically a flip of a coin

[Colts Fan In L.A.]

This should be interesting

[Insert Colts Pun Here]

I'd like the Colts to sign him personally but it's certainly not the end of the world if they don't. Looks like another low risk/high reward player if you give him the right contract.

[Imped]

Just when we thought it was all over......

[Kyle]

I really hope he picks us!!

 

I don't know why, but I have a feeling he will be successful wherever he goes to.

[HtownColt]

he has a better chance of becoming a #1 receiver again with us than the Lions since Wayne would be 35 in the season and Johnson would be just turning 28. which is what he plans on going out and proving that he is capable of, my gut says he chooses us over the Lions with that mindset.

[CanuckColt]

The Lions need him more than we do...please sign with the Lions.

Afraid this signing would prevent us from getting a good WR (or 2) in the draft.

[Warhorse]

It will come down to where he wants to live.

[TKnight24]

I don't ask for much, but PLEASE sign with the Lions!!!!

[PrincetonTiger]

Could be an interesting few hours

[Marcio James]

how many theards will be created to DHB?

[PrincetonTiger]

I am shocked that he didn't want to go to Baltimore since he is a UM grad and grew up in the Ravens backyard

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

The Lions are getting some pub for having a few nuckelheads on their roster. Something the Colts have never really had an issue with. Were a team on the rise while the Lions struggle to consistently be a 2nd place team in their division. The smart choice is Indy.

[PrincetonTiger]

He didn't stay in Detroit long

[backshoulderfade]

If we get DHB I would still like us to draft a WR in the later rounds. Same if we got another FA WR if we miss out on DHB.

Would prefer DX to DHB but I will be happy with whoever is cheap.

[Godeepreggie]

I think he was a little to optimistic about how much money he would get !! Detroit prolly made it very clear that our offer wasnt all that bad the better opprutunity is with colts better system a hall of fame wr to learn from and a chance to revamp his career and prove he is a big time wr !! I won't loose any sleep either way but his best interest in mind the colts would be a great place to start just ask Donnie Avery

[House]

Interesting turn from yesterday.

[Nobody]

I thought the Colts lost interest?

[ReMeDy]

the better opprutunity is with colts better system a hall of fame wr to learn from and a chance to revamp his career and prove he is a big time wr !! I won't loose any sleep either way but his best interest in mind the colts would be a great place to start just ask Donnie Avery

 

Problem is - while those are some noble reasons to play for us - some guys only think about $$$$$. I fear DHB is one of those guys. He was a top 10 first round pick who probably feels cheated he played with bad/mediocre QB's, so now he has an inflated ego thinking he's hot ****.

[krunk]

Well in looking at his relationship to Stafford I would look for him to sign with the Lions I think

Lions | Darrius Heyward-Bey would enjoy Matt Stafford as QB Wed Mar 27, 04:24 PM

Free-agent WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Raiders) said he would enjoy having Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford as his quarterback. Heyward-Bey said he has known Stafford for years.

Link to story https://twitter.com/AnwarRichardson/status/317003908159504384

That would be a heck of a combo with him and Megatron I'll say that.

However I'm not sure why he is leaving once again without a contract other than possible issues with his asking price I guess

Lions | Darrius Heyward-Bey leaves without contract Wed Mar 27, 04:06 PM

Detroit Lions met with free-agent WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Raiders) Wednesday, Mar. 27. Heyward-Bey said it was a great visit, but left without a contract.

Link to story https://twitter.com/AnwarRichardson/status/317003104497332224

[jbaron04]

This better not be tuff decision colts the second most most wins of last decade, lions enough said

[Indyfan4life]

Well in looking at his relationship to Stafford I would look for him to sign with the Lions I think

Lions | Darrius Heyward-Bey would enjoy Matt Stafford as QB Wed Mar 27, 04:24 PM

Free-agent WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Raiders) said he would enjoy having Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford as his quarterback. Heyward-Bey said he has known Stafford for years.

Link to story https://twitter.com/AnwarRichardson/status/317003908159504384

Yeah, but that doesn't mean anything. Reed knew Wayne and Pagano from days in Miami, but he didn't come here.

[PrincetonTiger]

Well in looking at his relationship to Stafford I would look for him to sign with the Lions I think

Lions | Darrius Heyward-Bey would enjoy Matt Stafford as QB Wed Mar 27, 04:24 PM

Free-agent WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Raiders) said he would enjoy having Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford as his quarterback. Heyward-Bey said he has known Stafford for years.

Link to story https://twitter.com/AnwarRichardson/status/317003908159504384

However I'm not sure why he is leaving once again without a contract other than possible issues with his asking price I guess

Lions | Darrius Heyward-Bey leaves without contract Wed Mar 27, 04:06 PM

Detroit Lions met with free-agent WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Raiders) Wednesday, Mar. 27. Heyward-Bey said it was a great visit, but left without a contract.

Link to story https://twitter.com/AnwarRichardson/status/317003104497332224

ok

[PrincetonTiger]

Yeah, but that doesn't mean anything. Reed knew Wayne and Pagano from days in Miami, but he didn't come here.

agreed

 

It works some but I don't MS is making the personnel decisions for the Lions 

[krunk]

Yeah, but that doesn't mean anything. Reed knew Wayne and Pagano from days in Miami, but he didn't come here.

Did you hear Reed say "I would love to play for Chuck Pagano and the Colts"?

No you never heard him articulate that. Didn't even bother to pay a visit to Indy.

However we hear Hey Bey saying this directly after his visit with Detroit. Then he also saysdirectly after his visit that he enjoyed his visit with the Lions. None of these things did he do after visiting Indy. The statement is a possible indication of his intentions.

The same type of statements Ed Reed gave after his visit with Houston. Coincidentally Ed Reed did not sign a contract directly either. Later on he did.

No one really knows because nothing has happened. It's just a clue to me, but it's certainly not concrete until the guy makes a decision.

[Indyfan4life]

Did you hear Reed say "I would love to play for Chuck Pagano and the Colts"?

No you never heard him articulate that. Didn't even bother to pay a visit to Indy.

However we hear Hey Bey saying this directly after his visit with Detroit. Then he also saysdirectly after his visit that he enjoyed his visit with the Lions. None of these things did he do after visiting Indy. The statement is a possible indication of his intentions.

The same type of statements Ed Reed gave after his visit with Houston. Coincidentally Ed Reed did not sign a contract directly either. Later on he did.

No one really knows because nothing has happened. It's just a clue to me, but it's certainly not concrete until the guy makes a decision.

I'm just stating a point that ties to a certain player or coach don't really mean anything...

[ColtsLegacy]

Problem is - while those are some noble reasons to play for us - some guys only think about $$$$$. I fear DHB is one of those guys. He was a top 10 first round pick who probably feels cheated he played with bad/mediocre QB's, so now he has an inflated ego thinking he's hot ****.

 

 

If you read any comments by Raiders fans about DHB, they nearly unanimously say that he's a class act with a very strong work ethic.

 

He doesn't seem "cheated" or to have an "inflated ego" in this article, either:

http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2013/3/13/4101394/darrius-heyward-bey-speaks-for-first-time-since-release-from-oakland-raiders

[PrincetonTiger]

With all the all-star games in high school and college players know each other

[BPM_Colt]

Sign with Detroit. I want Hopkins in the draft

[BOTT]

The Lions need him more than we do...please sign with the Lions.

Afraid this signing would prevent us from getting a good WR (or 2) in the draft.

Rest easy...Grigson isn't going to pass on Cordarrelle Patterson because he signed DHB

[krunk]

With Hey-Bey as the #2 receiver with Calvin Johnson as the #1 and then you add Reggie Bush at running back. That would be a very hard offense to deal with. They were already a top 10 offense before Bush was even added. Hey Bey would be the clear #2 receiver with Detroit. Who does Detroit have that could beat him out?

[UKCOLT17]

Only problem playing for lions they don't throw ball anywhere but Calvin just saying

[Indyfan4life]

Only problem playing for lions they don't throw ball anywhere but Calvin just saying

Titus Young was the #2 who did pretty well, but he can't stay out of trouble or stop being an *. Otherwise Johnson's numbers would of went down a lot last season.

[BOTT]

With Hey-Bey as the #2 receiver with Calvin Johnson as the #1 and then you add Reggie Bush at running back. That would be a very hard offense to deal with. They were already a top 10 offense before Bush was even added. Hey Bey would be the clear #2 receiver with Detroit. Who does Detroit have that could beat him out?

Too bad they both of their starting tackles.

[throwing BBZ]

Plenty here that just no comprende the advantage to finding this type of worthy bigger bodied speed receiver BEFORE the draft.

 DHB comes with the cost of No draft picks and fills an important need. Someone may come available before the draft but at what cost?

 

Having that spot filled really opens up Griggs to use his talent for slotting players draft position and Trade Back opportunities to still get the players he wants.
 

After today I really like Robert Woods. Lots of Reggie in him and can be had in the 2nd.
 

Gimme Woods, T Frederick, an OLB developemental PR guy, Stanfords S Taylor for a 3rd down pass receiving/pass blocking back

and whoever.


 

 

[bahhummbug]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/27/darrius-heyward-bey-thinks-hed-be-a-good-fit-in-the-lions-offense/