Stanton, Brown Lead Lions to Comeback Victory Over Falcons

I’m in So Cal and we got the game live on NFL Network, but we had to listen to ATL version of your WWJTV losers. They were actually interviewing the owner or GM or something of the Falcons during Browns first TD. The guy did start to stutter and say Oh, Oh, Wait here, and they switched back to coverage of the play. They were Ballwashin the Falcons the whole game, I ended up listening to 97.1 the ticket’s coverage on-line.

And Aaron Brown was even better…..I have to say cut Cason and Colbert immediately. I was not happy at all with Pearson’s tackling efforts either. Get that guy out of there and get a safety in there (next to Delmas) that is not afraid to lay the wood and hit someone head on. Schweigert was definitely impressive in the second half, but without seeing what he can do with the first team defense against an opposing first team offense, I can not say that he would be an upgrade over anyone. In fact, I am not certain that Schweigert is starting material, but I honestly believe he is better than Manuel, Hicks, or Lowry. Watching Pearson miss tackles and try to arm tackle Turner really made me miss Daniel Bullocks. I hope that Bullocks can come back soon, or that we can make a move in FA to get a safety that can tackle head on.

I was very impressed with Henry and Buchanon, and I think they did a very good job early on. I also thought our defensive line and linebackers did a pretty good job of getting some pressure on Matt Ryan, even though they did not get a sack. The most glaring hole in the entire defense, in my opinion, was directly over the middle (against the run and the pass). We need to do something about that. Other than those things, I was pleased with what I saw depth wise. I thought that the offensive line played very well, including the backups (for the most part). I am sure there will be hell to pay for all of the penalties, but I think that the Lions are much improved, as a whole, versus last year (even in the preseason).

….That was one of my favorite day 2 picks……the guy missed a season and a half due to injury……Before that he projected as a 1st rounder!!!!……thats a steal…..All 3 qbs played well……Stafford arm is Peyton esche in my mind…..Nice form and firm throws……No way that Brown doesnt make the team.

I was pretty impressed how he performed, I am also looking forward seeing what Aaron Brown can do in his 2nd game. I’m hoping more of the starters can play in the 2nd game to get a look at them. D-line looked alot better. Alot to be excited about moving toward the seaon.

i was just happy to see him try to chase down Turner on that TD run. the secondary last year would have just given up as soon as he got past. at least buchanon got a hand on him before he went into the end zone.

Brian Daldinger as announcer all he talks about is atl ,shows the lions no love!!!

Not a huge pressure situation, I know, but the game was on the line, and he got it done.

When was the last time you could yell at the radio ( I’m in Arizona – Thank-you ! 97.1 ONLINE ) and feel this good ? Usually, those last minute heroics go against us. Oh, granted, it’s a meaningless pre-season game, but, I say B.S. to that thinking. Right out of the gate you need to establish a winning attitude. Mission accomplished. As I recall, 17 players were riding the pines due to injury. Glad to see others fill the void. Clean up the mistakes, go to Cleveland and have another win. One game a season does not make, however, I’m happy we’re pointed in the right direction.

….was the Jim Schwartz offense taking its shape with something called running the ball!!!……Hes got Tennessee and Jeff Fischer running through him……If anything it will keep the defense fresh…..Also the Oline looked pretty good yesterday……See what real coaching can do!!!!…..Whole staff gets a A!!!!

last night the lions didnt have CJ, Grew, Bryant Johnson, Northcutt, Standeford or Maurice Morris. thats really significant when considering they won. not the same team that went 4-0 last preseason

Brown’s speed rating in Madden is an 80? What the hell do they do to come up with these ratings? I’m convinced they put them in a bag and just pick a random number… He should for sure be in the 90’s after what I saw yesterday… I mean come on, Vince Young’s speed rating is an 85!

And Sign Jamarko Simmons, he beat most of Greg Jenning’s records and was cut from the Pack.

is atrocious. I would cut him and Cason this week. I can’t stand seeing that failure Cason make a roster spot year after year. I’m not a big fan of Stanton. Before you all start yelling at me let me tell you why. The man can run, boy can he run but you never see him make any real throws. I like versatile QB’s but he reminds me of Vick, he can run but can’t throw worth a crap. I’m sorry but I rather have a QB that can throw than one who can run.

While I agree with all of you that Colbert played aweful on Saturday, I just want to remind everyone about the reason he was playing:

No CJ, No Bryant Johnson, No Northcutt, no choice.

I also agree that Cason appears expendable if Brown can repeat some of what he showcased on Saturday. However, it’s still early in the preseason to be cutting players with no real suitable alternatives.

Pearson was inconsistent. I saw him make decent plays, and I think we all saw him get burned. Until Delmas and Bullocks are ready to go, he’s still going to have to be out on the field. Even once those two are back you’ll need depth at those positions anyway, especially if Delmas is as reckless a tackler as I think we all hope he is.

I’m not saying I want either of these players to make the team, but lets not forget we are only one off-season away from the 0-16 team of last year. This is going to take time to get real depth at any of these positions. Colbert may have dropped those passes, but he did make a good catch on the sideline, and more importantly he made himself a target (meaning he ran his route well enough to get open). Cason is about as exciting as a bran muffin at an omelette bar, but he is a veteran at this point. While Brown certainly looks more promising, let’s not forget that he completely blew his route on the screen pass before he made those great plays.
Bottom line: It’s early! There are still three pre-season games to assess all of these players. Until some of the starters are ready to take the field, we’re just going to have to deal with what some of these other players can do.

Aaron Brown…could possibly be one of the biggest sleepers of the draft, what was he 6th round? I gotta admit I was not sold on Staff infection, like alot of fans I have grown skeptical of 1st round QB picks over the years, this kid was making some spectacular throws. I actually missed the pick, but to me that sounded like basically his only rookie mistake, well if you count the # of times he decided to throw to Colbert, cause that guy can’t catch a cold. Derek Williams looked farely descent, as well. Would like to see this team with Megatron & BJ just cause I haven’t seen to much of him, Pettigrew & Delmas, maybe he would’ve stopped Turner? I hope…