Detroit Lions Invite LB Daniel Holtzclaw to Rookie Mini-Camp
by Joel Thorman on Apr 27, 2009 4:50 PM CDT
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The Detroit Lions have reportedly invited Daniel Holtzclaw, a linebacker out of Eastern Michigan, to their rookie mini-camp.
Arrowhead Pride has been tracking Holtzclaw for about a year. There were a lot of people who wanted the Chiefs to give him a look. Check out the links below on Holtzclaw.
- Direckshun questions Holtzclaw's ability at the next level.
- Holtzclaw says there is nothing to question.
- Inside the mind of a NFL draft prospect
- Holtzclaw had a "terrific" pro day
- AP talks to him about the upcoming draft
Though it wasn't with the Chiefs, I can say we're all happy to see him get an opportunity.
Update: Changed the title to more accurately reflect his situation with the Lions. -Chris
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Makes sense
He played in Michigan. Good luck kid, hope you make it to the team!
by Nelly on Apr 27, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahh freakin' Michigan...
He probably got quite a few offers and chose the Lions since they are close. Oh well, hopefully he’ll do well there.
by Vince D on Apr 27, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he got his shot
hope it works out, or that they cut him and he comes to KC
by stagdsp on Apr 27, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good luck, Daniel!
I agree with stag that I kinda hope you get cut and we still get you. :)
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 27, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am with you DT I wish you luck Daniel...........
I just hope the Lions don’t have any room for you & you come and play for KC. :)
2009 AFC West champs....... KC Chiefs!
by Jay 23 on Apr 27, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Hopefully he falls in their numbers and we end up with him… But Good luck with your career, show em hell!
by Eastcoastransplant on Apr 27, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit had a great draft to boot
Attn Todd Haley: "DO U WANNA FIGHT ME!?"
by KansasCityShuffle on Apr 27, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No wonder they passed on Rey twice!
Good luck Daniel!
by SayHeyWerd on Apr 27, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Luck Daniel!
I know Gun saw the AP petition and took notice. :)
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
by Lanier63 on Apr 27, 2009 5:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know it. :)
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 27, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could end up starting on the inside for Detroit
I’m definitely gonna be cheering for him to make a starting spot. Good luck Daniel!
by Vince D on Apr 27, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Best of luck
Would have liked to see him in Red & Gold…
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
by Jason Shore on Apr 27, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Still could
They may get a brain fart and cut him in camp, then we could pick him up
"But what do I know, I'm AP's new assclown and I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
by Lanier63 on Apr 27, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the fasination with this guy?
Is he this years Bobby Sippio?
by saskwatch on Apr 27, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No he's not
Search the site for Daniel Holtzclaw, had some situations that ended up with him doing a couple interviews for AP and has a great drive for the game.
Lots were hoping the chiefs would pick him up so we could get someone that has the mentality to make this team what it’s supposed to be.
In the end, GL man if you read this, and hope you do well in detroit.
by cawksrawks on Apr 27, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured there wouldn't have been much time
Before someone grabbed him.
by SupremeChief on Apr 27, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Luck with Gun...
Don’t be scared…he is just a big teddy bear.
by woodman212 on Apr 27, 2009 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a self proclaimed "ditch digger"
I love that line from Gun :)
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
by THE_TRUTH on Apr 27, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Gunther himself
I was supposed to be on the sideline in the Super Bowl, because Bob Kraft said "Here’s a contract, sign it," at midnight in a hotel in Boston. I said "Mr. Kraft, I’m not signing it because I can’t do this job for you. I need to do something else." So I went to Tennessee and coached linebackers. As I reflected on everything I had no one to blame except myself for what happened. I’m not a head football coach. I’m a ditch digger.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
by THE_TRUTH on Apr 27, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good lord we need a MLB.
I am officially a Daniel Holtzclaw follower now. I hope ol Gunther can whip him into a successful linebacker. Nothing better than a guy that strives to be the best. Now to try and find some video…
by BIGWalt2990 on Apr 27, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eh, eastern michigan sucks
GO WMU BRONCOS!!!
by stag on Apr 27, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clearly
Gunther Cunningham still reads AP.
by Chris Thorman on Apr 27, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he probably no idea the guy existed
after reading us and looking into the guy he probably shit a brick and convinced the brass to sign him immediately.
by Leaf on Apr 27, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh you know it
Shit a brick indeed. And knowing how tightly coiled up gunther is, well, it probably went in as coal and came out a diamond! :)
by Eastcoastransplant on Apr 28, 2009 12:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good luck daniel
while i would have loved to see you in KC, i hope your career is a good one cus you deserve it. if things don’t work out in Detroit, we’d welcome you here.
by Leaf on Apr 27, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he has signed with Detroit yet
I just read an article that said he agreed to go to their rookie camp and that Kansas City is still in the mix. I put it in the fanshots.
by Vince D on Apr 28, 2009 12:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if KC is actually looking at him.
They sure as hell should, though. He’s the perfect fit.
by SupremeChief on Apr 28, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the best support of this is
the fact that the only information i can find regarding him signing him Detroit is out post. i’ve seen several posts referencing ours as their source, but no official source could be found. lets hope everyone.
by Leaf on Apr 28, 2009 2:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i saw that too
but when i read it again it doesn’t actually say he signed. it’s worded to sound like he did but it just said that he was added to the team for the rookie camp which supports vince d’s post
by Leaf on Apr 28, 2009 6:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KC should sign him while they have the chance.
Wouldn’t that piss Gunther off to no end?
by SupremeChief on Apr 28, 2009 10:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think hes a Lion guys
his facebook pic is of the Lions logo so….
by SayHeyWerd on Apr 28, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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