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Thursday Notes: Former Lions Drinking the Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid

  • Some former Lions players made predictions about how many games the team will win next year.

    Greg Landry: 8
    Charlie Sanders: 9
    Lem Barney: 10

    The Kool-Aid is being served everywhere it seems like.
  • Dominic Raiola said this on the radio about how Matthew Stafford and Joey Harrington are much different:
    "And even Matt ... Matt came in and – it's totally different than our past first-round quarterback that we've drafted, y'know, in the past. You can tell that this guy, he looks like a first-rounder. He looks like a No. 1 pick."
    That's definitely good to hear.
  • Antonio Gates, Larry Foote, and Rich Rodriguez are going to be speakers at the Sound Mind, Sound Body camp at Wayne State.  The camp, in its second year, is going to play host to 400 youth football players through Saturday.
  • My mute button will be getting a workout this coming season, as Matt Millen is reportedly going to join NFL Network as a color commentator.  Unfortunately he is still going to work with ESPN as well for MNF and college football, meaning I will be watching as little ESPN as possible until the actual games start.
  • Some good news in the television world is that Adam Schefter will return to reporting in August, though it will be for ESPN.  I wish he was still at NFL Network, but ESPN definitely could use a boost in credibility among its NFL reporters.

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Raoila.....

…….this will be his last season in Detorit

by BennieBladesFan on Jun 11, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah not to question the future HOF...

…but what the heck does Raoila know about first rounders, let alone #1 picks. The only time he ever saw “first-rounders” was when he was staring up at their jocks as they ran him over to stuff the ball in the backfield or man handle the quarterback. As far as him assessing first round, #1 pick QBs, what on God’s Green Astroturf has ever qualified him to give his opinion. When is this turd-bucket gonna realize that what makes a GOOD lineman is one that can go all season without his name being mentioned on or between gamedays!

Sorry Sean, I know the purpose of your post was to point out that it’s good to hear the team say good things about our future QB, not to open up the door for a raving lunatic to rant about the suckiest-suck-who-ever-sucked.

For those of you who will now defend Ravioli (no, that’s not mis-spelled), and I know that some of you will I have two pre-emptive counterpoints:

1) Yes I know there are worse lineman on this squad so it’s probably not statistically accurate to call him the suckiest-suck-who-ever-sucked, but not being the worst player on one of the worst lines does not make you good either.

2) I will do no further arguing, my rant is over, Dom simply makes my hair hurt and my teeth itch and I would like for him to shut his big friggin yap now and just go do something positive on the football field.

by Mushy on Jun 12, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell us how you really feel about him. It’s ok, don’t hold back, let it out

by JazzyBBP on Jun 12, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, sorry about that...

…I’m not a Raiola fan and just reading his quotes must have touched a nerve. The Wings have me a little on edge today.

by Mushy on Jun 12, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mushy

I am with you on this one…..I wish Raiola would have left town with Joey.

by KDawg on Jun 12, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

With the hiring of Millen

ESPN will need a HUGE boost in it’s on-air to gain credibility. They have none with Millen. Just another reason not to watch NFL on ESPN.

I has a blog

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx

by Jettero2112 on Jun 11, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They don't have much anyway....

…it’s rather bureaucratic in the way they cover sports now.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Jun 11, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they had better watch out...

or they will find themselves ten years down the road without ANY talent left, angry fans, and a long string of losses hanging off of them like the chains hang form Jacob Marley.

by myPride on Jun 14, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF???

I’m not saying Millen doesn’t deserve to make a living for himself and his fam, but he shouldn’t be forced in our faces. I can only hope that Detroit can turn it around quick and next year, force him to come back for a couple MNF games…maybe get lynched approaching Ford Field hehe…P-U-N-K!!!!

by Darth Hitman on Jun 11, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he can make a living like the rest of the unskilled american workers

he can work an entry level job in a factory…or maybe, with his “charismatic” flair, he’d be good as a customer service rep

by myPride on Jun 14, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a big deal...

I could care less if Matt Millen is back on TV, it’s where he belongs in my opinion and should’ve stayed. Will he piss me off, sure, but I’m not going to miss out on pre/post game shows just because of him. If anything it will be amusing at times. And I’m sure they’ll keep him to a minimum, at least for awhile and limit him to factual information, as no one cares about or respects his opinion.

by lions_sucker on Jun 11, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully....

he doesn’t whip out any of his “experiences” with the Lions.

by madpoopz on Jun 12, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean like

losing constantly, being totally incompetent as a GM and making terrible coaching and draft decisions?

I has a blog

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx

by Jettero2112 on Jun 12, 2009 7:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the contrary...

…I hope he starts to offer his “insight” only to have his associates start laughing at him. Obviously, for professional reasons, this will never happen. You have to know that anytime he mentions something he would do if he were running an organization, his co-workers will be thinking to themselves “Is this guy friggin for-real? What does he know about running an organization?”. Just knowing that he will eventually drop some little nugget of “wisdom” on the air that will expose his true idiocy is enough for me to tune in, even if he never gets called out on it.

by Mushy on Jun 12, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fire Millen

I hope Fire Millen shirts, signs, etc. are still in abundance at Ford Field this upcoming season, and I hope they get on camera. Let’s see if esp-on has the nerve to show it.

by dylan415 on Jun 11, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Millen might be entertaining, but not insightful

It will be interesting to see if he makes himself look stupid with his opinions, if ESPN allows him to have one. Nice to hear those comments from Raiola, but I hope Schwartz upgrades his position next year.

by Lead Hunter on Jun 11, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not drinking the kool-aid

I feel like people are jumping the gun with the success of 2009 predictions. I think it will take a year or two for it to come together. I do believe in Schwartz, but I just think we will really, really see 8-10 wins in 2010 rather than 2009.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Jun 11, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorta on the same wavelength

I’d like to hope for a winning season, but it might be too much to ask for this season. Still, I don’t think we’ll be far off.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 11, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Prolly not alot of wins this year, but the Lions should be more competitive. I like what I see so far, but anything more than 4 wins is just more gravy on the buttered spuds. More than 6 wins is the garlic salt. .500 and over is the dutch apple pie for dessert.

by JazzyBBP on Jun 12, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like your analogies, very tasty

Let’s hope for some dessert then.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 12, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Not drinking anything. I wrote on a prior post that we have all been here before. I’ve drank way too much and now I am not drinking anymore. We were all saying the same things just a short year ago when the Lions went 4-0 in the preseason. I’ll be shocked if this team wins 7 games, totally floored in fact. Reality will set in around Week 5 when they are 0-4. Sorry, just being a realist. Recall, they have a pretty rough schedule.

by NYCLionsfan on Jun 12, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kool Aid

Grape is my favorite, but Cherry is also my favorite. They’re both favorites, but grape is a little more favorite. Still, if they don’t have grape it’s ok cuz it’s kinda like, well that’s all right because Cherry is my favorite too.

Brian Regan discussing snow cones during a little league game. Doesn’t apply in any way to this discussion, but Brian Regan is friggin hilarious!

I guess it does apply to a certain extent, because no matter what flavor kool aid the Lions offer up I’m apparently still on board, even when I’ve got a pretty good feeling what they’re calling “grape” is gonna taste like mud!

Sorry, weak post. I’m really just trying to keep my mind off the Wings game tonight and this beats getting any real work done.

by Mushy on Jun 12, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOD I HATE MILLEN !!!

Proud Detroit Lions season ticket holder since.......2009 !!

by BoscoHB on Jun 11, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't it be great to hear his commentary

say after 9 of 12 wins, while the LIONs kick the snot out of Green Bay (at Lambeau field) and maybe get to hear his co-host comment on how getting rid of him was the best thing that the organization could have done…just to see his annoying face, jaw hanging open, eyes glazed with public shame, temporarily at a loss for words…

by myPride on Jun 14, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think our defense will perform way better

now that we have more than 1 linebacker. The offense will be able to take some of the pressure off of them with MEGATRON, Pettigrew, and K SMITH; these weapons WILL produce this year…and the D will get far more time on the sidelines. I kinda’ like the way our secondary is looking with Buchanon, that Cowboy, Delmas, and Bullocks… we’ve fielded far worse in the past. I’m a little concerned with our defensive lineman, though White’s better than he gets credit for and Avril is going to get 10 sacks this year.

by myPride on Jun 12, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to belive

Guys im so buying the kool-aid, its not that I think there gonna go 8-8 but its clear that they are much better this year. I also love the pick of pettigrew the guy is a beast and he’s consistant 2. We need a good tight end 2 have a good offense in this league and he’s gonna help k-smith so much whats better then having a extra tackle on field its just a really smart move by mayhew…

Oh let get 2 mayhew, isnt it just night and day with him and millen??
It takes a set of balls 2 take delmas and pettagrew when you have a huge need at linebacker. And derrick willams 2 he’s an amazing athlete who really just went 2 the wrong school… Amazing kick returner and sick whenthe balls in his hands, now back 2
mayhew. Come on peterson and foote., and im a huge stafford fan and everyone seems to be really impressed with him. Can you guys imagine having good maybe great qb?? Whats that even like?? Well id love 2 find out wouldint you??

by HackerBlitz82 on Jun 14, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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