Lions to sign Jansen for 1 year deal, pending physical Monday

[los panda]

man, i feel old. i remember when we drafted him like it was yesterday. i'm only 24...

Originally Posted by los panda

man, i feel old. i remember when we drafted him like it was yesterday. i'm only 24...

Yeah I feel the same way dude. Where does the time go?

That 1999 Draft was insane the way Casserly wheeled and dealed. The 1999 and 2000 drafts should of built a dynasty for the Redskins. Im still upset how the Skins didnt take those two drafts and win for a decade.

Its official....

Lions signed OL Jon Jansen to a one-year, $845,000 contract.

Jansen is 33 and declining, but the Redskins shouldn't have let him get away. He is still an effective run blocker and was only costing them $1.35 million. The Lions got an even better bargain and could use Jansen at right tackle or guard, where his pass protection shortcomings would be less problematic.

Jon Jansen

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Brian Orakpo

Its official....



Jon Jansen

I'm glad rotoworld thinks it's okay to keep a player who can do half his job "effectively".

"We're sorry you have two broken legs and a concussion Jason but we thought since Jon could still run block effectively we'd keep him around despite the fact that you'd get killed every time you try to drop back."

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I'm glad rotoworld thinks it's okay to keep a player who can do half his job "effectively".

Jansen is still a very solid lineman. His ability in the run game and his 10 years experience are nice to have on any NFL team. At the very least he brings solid depth behind Cherilus and possibly a move to guard. His pass protection isnt what it used to be but any player who is going into his 11th NFL season will not be as good as he use to be in pass protection.

I believe the Lions just got a very solid lineman who brings leadership and knowledge to a team that probably needs all they can get after not winning a game last season. I think Jansen will have a rebound season in Detroit as he tries to prove to the Redskins who released him and the Lions who signed him that he can still play at a high level.