The Lions were derided for bypassing Rashard Mendenhall in the first round of this year's draft for right tackle Gosder Cherilus, but I think it was one of the best decisions in the first round, especially after the team managed to select running back Kevin Smith in the third.But as training camp grew nearer, the Lions still had to figure out a way to get Cherilus and second round pick Jordan Dizon under contract. Dizon remains unsigned, but the team has announced that it has come to terms with Cherilus. Terms are not disclosed, but the two sides worked until late-night Wednesday to hammer out a deal, ensuring Cherilus was on the field for the team's first practice this morning.
It was only recently discovered that a year ago Cherilus was involved in a bar room brawl. Supposedly acting as a peacemaker to break up a fight, Cherilus broke a man's neck. Some peacemaking. Though it's newish news to us, the Lions claim to have been aware of the incident when they drafted Cherilus, who recently received a one year probation, and feel he's a good fit in Rod Marinelli's character-first locker room.
