KVB to Sign with Lions today!

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  1. NewsGrabber

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    Vanden Bosch bids Nashville farewell

    I was still at 104.5 The Zone in Nashville, where I contribute three mornings a week, when Kyle Vanden Bosch called it to say he had signed with Detroit and say a goodbye to Nashville.

    He was classy as they come, as usual, and shared good details of Jim Schwartz’s late-night visit with Mark Howard and me.

    KVB lives in a gated community, and said Schwartz called him from the gate at 11:01 CT, and visited with Vanden Bosch and his wife until about 2:30.

    The deal was finalized Friday morning. Jim Wyatt says the four-year package is worth $26 million with $10 million in the first season.

    “[Schwartz] said, ‘I could be anywhere in the country right now and I’m on your front step because you’re the guy I want,’” Vanden Bosch said. “…He’s a great coach, and last night he was a great salesman.”

    While KVB talked to no one else, he said Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Chicago and Seattle had made inquiries.

    He goes from Nashville, a vibrant, growing city to Detroit, which has been hard hit by the bad economy.

    “If we come out and play well next year, that city is going to go crazy,” he said. “I’m a blue collar guy and that’s the people of Detroit.”

    As for the Titans, he said “silence told me they weren’t going to try to keep me.” But he graciously thanks fans and franchise before the interview ended.

    I’m heading into my 16th season covering the league and have never dealt with a better guy. But that’s not why a team decides to sign him or not.

    He was not near the player he’s been in the past in 2009. He will give the Lions incredible effort and leadership. He’ll have to prove those qualities can still help produce an effective rush that will knock down some quarterbacks.
     
  2. TorontoTitanFan

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    They overpaid, but they had no choice. The Lions really need a guy like KVB who can be a leader, show how to work hard and show that mediocrity is unacceptable.

    Thanks to KVB for his time as a Titan, but it was clearly time for him to go.
     
  3. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Good luck Kyle, you'll need it in Detroit. Stay warm.
     
  4. luxbear

    luxbear New England Titan

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    I can't believe this.

    But then again, I can because the Titans do this to me every year-- let a crucial part of our team go just when we feel like we're one season away from a SB win. Ugh.
     
  5. bored1

    bored1 The Colt killer

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    26 mil and at least 10 guaranteed is what i read on nfl.com
     
  6. DjMark

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    Congrats to Kyle!

    I am glad we didn't pay that amount of money for him.
    Good luck with the Lions!
     
  7. BigD73OT

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    Fisher said he was committing to younger players so I knew he was gone. Kevin Mawae, Jevon Kearse and Keith Bulluck IMO are also all as good as gone.
     
  8. Good for Kyle. I didn't want to keep him for that kind of money, but I'm glad he got his due. He should be a good influence for their team in need of leadership. I just don't know how much he has left as a pass rusher.

    Apparently Ford's recovery is helping the Lions because they also shelled out big bucks for Nate Burleson. Of course, I'm not sure how good that is for the Lions, but he could be a good #2 across from Calvin Johnson.
     
  9. Fry

    Fry Welcome to the land of tomorrow!

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    the lions need his leadership more than they need his 3 sacks a year.
     
  10. TheBisco

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    post Fail or sarcasm WIN?
     
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