Robinson is battling against undrafted rookie quarterback Tyler Hansen for the third string job on the Cincinnati Bengals roster.

Sept 1, 2011; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Zac Robinson (10) runs with the ball during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Lions beat Bills 16 - 6. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-US PRESSWIRE

Should Robinson lose the final roster spot to Hansen after the preseason exhibition season, it would be intriguing to see if the Lions bring Robinson in before week one of the regular season.

Robinson was a fan favorite in Detroit because he performed well as a backup during the 2011 preseason games for the Lions. It was shocking to see that he chose to sign to the Bengals practice roster over the Lions practice roster after he was waived by Detroit on September 3, 2011.

The move would make sense if undrafted rookie quarterback Kellen Moore continues to struggle throughout training camp the same way he did during OTAs.

The Lions also signed former Arena Football League quarterback RJ Archer to compete with Moore, but he is a longshot to make the final 53-man roster.

Because former quarterback Drew Stanton left the team in free agency and current second string quarterback Shaun Hill is two-years away from retirement, Zac Robinson would be a perfect candidate to assume the backup role to Matthew Stafford because of his familiarity with the Lions.

September 12, 2010; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Mike Williams (17) delivers a stiff-arm to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements (second from left) on a 35 yard pass reception during the second quarter at Qwest Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason O. Watson-US PRESSWIRE

Williams was selected tenth overall by the Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft and played in Detroit for two miserable seasons.

Danny O’Neil, writer for the Seattle Times, explains that Williams lack of game day production and overall battle with staying durable is what hurt the wide receiver the most in terms of keeping his roster spot.

“The problem was production in general, and durability in particular. He was heavier this past year. That was evident. And he spent all this offseason in his recovery from ankle surgery, and while Carroll said he expected Williams to be ready to return, there was always the question of how ready he would really be given the lack of workouts this offseason.”

The Seahawks already have a sound roster of wide receivers led by Sidney rice, Doug Baldwin, and Golden Tate, which is another reason Williams was let go.

As a Lions fan, would you welcome the return of Mike Williams with open arms or would you despise such a move?

The real one. The barrier between an 8-10 win Wild Card team and an elite team that is feared by every opponent they face. With the right moves done in the first round, I think we might see the Lions evolve to the next level next season. (more…)

The Honolulu blue and silver’s front office has done a steady job in the past few years of avoiding drafting a player that has the word “bust” tied to them and hopefully that trend will continue this year.  With 17 days until the first round of the draft the SideLion Report looks at the top five Detroit Lions draft busts in the modern era.

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