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Post by MizzouTiger on Feb 29, 2008 21:28:19 GMT -5
www.kansascity.com/456/story/511562.htmlLions trade Rogers to Bengals for picksBy LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cincinnati Bengals for third- and fifth-round selections in the NFL draft. Detroit had been fielding offers for the talented but inconsistent defensive tackle. On Friday, the Lions settled on the Bengals' offer of two picks in the middle of the NFL draft in April. Rogers is often among the most dominant defensive players in the league. But he failed to live up to expectations at times because of weight and off-the-field problems.
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Post by MizzouTiger on Mar 3, 2008 20:19:38 GMT -5
I am not sure of the specifics or do I have a link but for some reason this deal has fell thru and the Lions have turned around and sent Rogers to Cleveland. I am not sure if the Lions got the same deal from the Browns that they had with Cincy.
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Post by MizzouTiger on Mar 4, 2008 2:55:41 GMT -5
sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-brownstrade&prov=ap&type=lgnsLions trade DT Shaun Rogers to Browns for CB Bodden, 3rd-rounderALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP)—The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cleveland Browns for cornerback Leigh Bodden and a third-round pick in the April draft. The deal was announced Saturday by the Lions, a day after a trade with Cincinnati fell through that would have shipped the talented but inconsistent defensive tackle to the Bengals in exchange for third- and fifth-round picks. The 6-foot-4, 340-pound Rogers, a two-time Pro Bowl player, has 29 sacks and 253 tackles in his career. Bodden spent his first five seasons with the Browns. He has 208 career tackles, 12 interceptions, and three fumble recoveries. Rogers is among the most dominant defensive players in the league when he is motivated. But he failed to live up to expectations at times because of weight and off-the-field problems. He was at his best early last season, when he lifted Detroit to a rout over Denver and a 6-2 record. Rogers intercepted a pass and rumbled 66 yards for a score, broke up a pass, had four quarterback hits and 2 1/2 sacks, one of which he followed with a somersault. But Rogers faded in the second half of the season and the Lions did, too, finishing with only one win in eight games. He did, however, have a career highs in sacks (seven) and forced fumbles (four) after playing in all 16 games for the fourth time in his seven-year career. He also has blocked 11 kicks, four more than any other player since 1991. Rogers has a rare combination of size, speed, strength and nimble footwork, but he struggled to stay on the field in 2006. He was suspended by the NFL for four games for taking a banned substance to control his weight. He had knee surgery while he was away from the team, didn’t play after becoming eligible, then was put on injured reserve with four games left. Rogers missed just four games over his first five seasons in the league after the Lions drafted him in the second round in 2001, overlooking injury concerns some teams had about him coming out of Texas. Detroit signed him to a six-year contract in 2005.
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