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ProFootballTalk.com found this 10/12/2008 on www.mlive.com [flag]

The Detroit Lions have downgraded quarterback Jon Kitna from doubtful to out. Kitna didn't practice all week because of back problems and it's not known if Kitna even made the trip to Minneapolis today. Backups Dan Orlovsky and Drew Stanton split the practice reps all week and it would appear ... [link]

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mysportsrumors

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Pretty bad sign when Orlovsky is your starter and that makes Drew Henson your emergency QB

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JON KITNA OUT, LIONS ACTIVATE HENSON
Published 10/12/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
Lions quarterback Jon Kitna won’t play today at Minnesota after suffering a back injury last week against the Bears. Tom Kowalski of MLive.com reports that the Lions have downgraded Kitna from doubtful to out . It’s not known if Kitna made the trip to Minneapolis, but if he did, he’ll be watching the game in street clothes. The Lions have also signed quarterback Drew Henson from the practice squad to the active roster, and he will be the No. 3 quarterback today. Henson is best known for his days as a schoolboy athlete, when he was considered one of the best prospects in the ...

Black and Blue all over: Game day, Lions move
Published 10/12/2008 at ESPN.com - NFL Nation - Blog
... Henson is probably the Lions' healthiest quarterback. Dan Orlovsky, who is expected to start, was on the injury report all week because of a sore ankle. No. 3 quarterback Drew Stanton is still recovering from a sprained right thumb. All of which makes it even more likely that the Lions will try, against logic and conventional wisdom, to run the ball Sunday against Minnesota's stout run defense. ...

Jon Kitna Won't Play Today; Henson Signed From Practice Squad
Published 10/12/2008 by Sean Yuille at Pride Of Detroit
... Jon Kitna has been ruled out of today's game, meaning Dan Orlovsky will likely start for the Lions. Kitna didn't practice at all this week, so this comes as no surprise. Drew Stanton will be Orlovsky's backup, and Drew Henson was ...

Admission of Incompetence
Published 10/12/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... The Lions say they will scrap the no-huddle against the Vikings and go back to sucking in the usual way. Meanwhile, the Lions announced that Jon Kitna is officially out for today’s game, and that Dan Orlovsky will make his first NFL start. An old familiar face to Vikings fans - Drew Henson - has been signed from the practice squad to be the #3 quarterback. Yes, Drew Henson. That’s how bad it’s gotten for the Lions. ...

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Lions turn to Orlovsky

Rover found this 10/5/2008 on myespn.go.com

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert DETROIT -- That roar you just heard was the remaining Lions fans here cheering for backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky , who just replaced starter Jon Kitna . We're not aware of any injury to Kitna, who threw for 74 yards in a disjointed first half. Orlovsky has ...

Lions Bench Jon Kitna, Detroit Fans Cheer Dan Orlovsky (Who Promptly Gets Picked)

ProFootballTalk.com found this 10/6/2008 on nfl.fanhouse.com

Now that the Lions have finally listened to the fans' " Fire Millen " chants, it's time for the paying customers in Detroit to have a new target for their rage. Today it was starting quarterback Jon Kitna , who played horribly early on, completing 8 ...

Cue the Final Jeopardy Music

Detroit4lyfe posted 10/12/2008 from detroit4lyfe.blogspot.com

Dan Orlovsky, Drew Stanton, or Jon Kitna. That's the final Jeopardy answer of the night. Who is going to start Sunday is the question. Here's what I think.

Former UConn QB Dan Orlovsky To Make 1st Career NFL Start

beisbolct posted 10/12/2008 from soxanddawgs.com

When the Detroit Lions take their first offensive snap at the Metrodome this afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings, there will be a familiar face for UConn Huskies fans behind center in Dan Orlovsky. The former UConn quarterback makes his first NFL start today due to a back injury to Lions ...

Someone should tell Dan Orlovsky what the big white stripe means

FanIQ Blog found this 10/12/2008 on sports.yahoo.com

Lions fans got a little bit of good news this morning, learning that they wouldn't be sucking this week with an old Jon Kitna under center. They'd be sucking instead with a younger and more promising Dan Orlovsky under center. Significant ...

Dan Orlovsky Safety In Detroit Lions Versus Minnesota Vikings Game

Posted 10/12/2008 on FanIQ Blog

I was afraid that with Dan Orlovsky now starting at QB for the Lions, there was a possibility that they might start actually becoming a semi-competent team. But as this image makes clear, no reason to worry about that turnaround just yet. As you can see, Orlovsky seemed to forget ...

NFL Update 2: Meet Dan Orlovsky [NFL]

Posted 10/12/2008 on Deadspin

Detroit 10, Minnesota 2. With Jon Kitna out this week [where's your God now, sucka? —Ed.] , the Lions turned to their 5th round draft pick of 2005—the man they once called "Dandy Dan" during his days at UConn. Dan didn't take a live snap in 2007. Or 2006. Or 2005. My favorite bit ...

DAN ORLOVSKY THINKS HE’S PLAYING CANADIAN FOOTBALL

Posted 10/12/2008 on ProFootballTalk.com

In the first quarter of today’s Lions-Vikings game, the Lions faced third-and-10 from their own 1-yard line. When Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky got the snap, he dropped back to pass. Way, way back. So far back that when he rolled out, he didn’t realize that he had already stepped ...

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings

Posted 10/11/2008 on Fantasy Phenoms

Jon Kitna’s back is still not game-ready, so Dan Orlovsky, who was limited due to an ankle injury, will most likely start against Minnesota. If Orlovsky stumbles or is not healthy enough, Drew Stanton will be waiting in the wings. None of the above are worth starting, even against the ...

No Kitna?

Posted 10/10/2008 on The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans

It’s looking like Jon Kitna ’s back will keep him out of Sunday’s game, meaning the Vikings will instead face Dan Orlovsky , who would be making his first start in the NFL. The prospect of facing a first time starter ought to make Leslie Frazier ’s mouth water. I wanna ...

The Orlovsky effect and much more

Posted 10/10/2008 on Sports - Pancake Blocks

Dan Orlovosky looks likely to make his first NFL start Sunday. Despite the wishes of Lions fans, the coaching staff doesn't appear comfortable with Drew Stanton. They would have...

Quote Of The Year

Posted 10/9/2008 on The 3rd String Safety

From RotoWorld.com Asked his thoughts on likely Week 6 Lions starting QB Dan Orlovsky Thursday, Vikings DE Jared Allen responded “He’s a hell of an MMA fighter.” He was referring to Andrei “The Pit Bull” Arlovski, a former UFC fighter. Informed Orlovsky was a QB from ...

Thursday Notes: Kitna Gets an MRI, Misses Practice

Posted 10/9/2008 on Pride Of Detroit

Jon Kitna had an MRI on Wednesday and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings. He missed practice due to his back injury and may not be healthy enough to play this weekend. Dan Orlovsky and Drew Stanton split the reps in practice to fill in for Kitna. Orlovsky ...