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THE QUESTIONS WITH Mike Furrey
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August 20, 2007

The Questions With Mike Furrey

LIONS WR

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What was your welcome-to-the-NFL moment?
Throwing the football at the Rams ' emblem [on the stands] after I scored two touchdowns against them last year.

What was your most embarrassing moment?
I dropped a ball in 2004 [while playing for the Rams ] on Monday Night Football . It was right at me.

What is your favorite off-day activity?
Spending time with my family. My daughter, Makayla, is 2 1/2, and my son, Stone Jett, is four months. I play tackle football with Makayla. She likes to tackle.

If I weren't in the NFL , I'd be ...
a contractor, building homes.

LAST WEEK
Furrey, who led the NFC with 98 receptions last year, was tutoring newly signed draft pick Calvin Johnson in Mike Martz 's offense. Furrey also caught a 24-yard pass in the Lions ' 27--26 preseason win over the Bengals .

THIS WEEK
Furrey and the Lions (1--0) play the Browns (1--0) in Cleveland on Saturday.

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