Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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Posted by Tara Altman on November 10, 2010 – 2:50 pm

Head Coach Jim Schwartz announced this afternoon following practice that “barring any set back this week,” QB Shaun Hill will be the starter against the Bills.
Hill fractured his forearm against the NY Giants prior to the Lions’ bye week and was inactive against the Redskins.
Schwartz on Hill’s injury: “He’s been cleared. He was in a position last week that we kept him active as our third quarterback. We dressed him as our third quarterback. He could hand off, he could do all those different things. He wasn’t really in a position to take a hit. But he can play with a cast and another week will be good for it. That will close him right in at four weeks. The doctors feel good about that. Shaun will be ready, barring any setbacks.”
Hill says that “everything feels fine,” and is looking forward to the opportunity.
Hill: “It feels good. I’m full-go. Last weekend I had a splint that went all the way into the palm of my hand and I had no wrist mobility in it until Sunday. Since I’ve gotten the wrist back, a lot of things have changed. It had more to do with finding out where we were and getting a different splint.”

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Lions QB Shaun Hill 'ready to go,' will start vs. Bills

Chris McCosky / The Detroit News

Allen Park - Coach Jim Schwartz announced Wednesday that Shaun Hill would start at quarterback on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

"Shaun has been cleared, there should be no limitations," Schwartz said.

Hill, who is three weeks removed from surgery on his left forearm, seconded that, saying he could do everything, from handing off with the left hand, to taking snaps from under center and being able to fall on the left arm.

"Absolutely ready to go," Hill said.

Schwartz also reiterated what he said on Monday, that surgery was not an option for Matthew Stafford, who suffered a second injury to his right shoulder on Sunday. Essentially, Schwartz said they were going week to week with him.

He also made a point of saying there was a reason that neither Stafford nor kicker Jason Hanson (knee) were placed on the injured list - the Lions are hopeful both can return this season. Though, it is clearly more likely that Hanson will be back than Stafford.

Besides Stafford and Hanson, missing practice Wednesday were starters offensive guard Stephen Peterman (foot), defensive end Cliff Avril (hip), defensive tackle Corey Williams (rest), as well as back-up tailback Kevin Smith (knee) and special teams captain Isaiah Ekejiuba (knee) did not practice.

Starting cornerback Chris Houston (shoulder) did practice. Safety C.C. Brown, who missed last week with a knee injury, took part in individual drills but was limited.

Newly-signed quarterback Zac Robinson also practiced.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20101110/SPORTS0101/11100403/Lions-QB-Shaun-Hill-‘ready-to-go-’-will-start-vs.-Bills#ixzz14wYgPXoI