Why Does Nobody See It?
by giggy09 on Oct 4, 2010 10:49 AM EDT
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PrintThis team is vastly improved from last year, we just haven't gotten over the hump yet. Our secondary still obviously needs work. But the team is much more competitive this year. I don't think there are many of us who thought we would hang around that Packers game as long as we did.
So we started the season 0-4. We all expected that. In fact, there were a number of us who said we'd be 0-6 going into the Bye week before we picked up our first win. So why all the disappointment? For a coach to bring a team back from 0-16 in two years is impossible. And look at who we've played to begin the season. A 3-1 Bears team (who we actually beat), an Eagles team led by a "playing like he's 24 again" Vick, a disruptive Vikings D and an explosive Packers O. I realize there aren't many players left from the winless days, but we haven't exactly been given an easy road by the NFL scheduling committee either.
Our first must-win of the season is next week against the Rams at home. This will be a true test for Schwartz and gang (just like last year). Our improved D-line should be able to disrupt a rookie QB with a good arm but little experience. And the reason this is such a big game is because the Rams actually look fairly decent this year. Unlike last year, when they were winless before beating us, this Rams team deserves some respect. For Detroit to go in and get our first W of the season would be very pleasing. Some analysts/bloggers even believe the Rams have a chance to win the NFC West. This is a true test to see where our team is. Some believe the trust test would've been against big-name teams like the Vikes or Packers. I, for one, think it's too soon to use games like those as a measuring point. It's not normal for teams to turn around so quickly. We're not all the Miami Dolphins.
I guess what I'm trying to say in a long-winded way while sitting at my desk on a chilly Monday morning in Dallas is simply this: I can see improvement. And if you think about it, isn't that all you can really ask for?
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I can see the improvemnet as well
So does my wife. She noticed that this year I am not shitfaced in the fourth quarter yelling at the TV because of 3 and outs when we are down 24 points.
And like I told her: I am impressed with our improvement in the offense and the Dline. I would be pretty happy if we could just win a couple games.
(ducks preparing for the verbal assault)
I see a team that is 0-4
Lions fans deserve better than being the laughing stock of the NFL. Lets all hope they are heading in the right direction finally.
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Good analysis
I am scared of the Rams. QB looks good and Jackson is a load. We can’t make the same mistake as last year. I love our new pass rush and we have got to limit his time to throw the ball. As you stated, he is a rookie.
I see improvement
I really thought this game would be over before the 2nd qtr ala 2008. I was expecting total embarrassment, humiliation and epic failure. I still can’t believe it was as competitive as it turned out.
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In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
Pride of Detroits village idiot
THE DEION "PRIMETIME" SANDERS
“Alphonso Smith will be one of the leagues great corners in a couple of years”
That is awesome that that is his opinion. I sure hope its true.
When did the Rams...
Become an AFC team? hahah jk..honest mistake
by Preseason Champs on Oct 4, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
haha my bad
I’ll change it. Monday morning mistake.
I don't think anyone has said they have improved
From a personal or talent side…Most complaints are just that we have no wins.
GET WELL SOON MATT! We need ya man
+1
Exactly. I think that’s whats so frustrating for everyone. This team is vastly improved, but we still have a 0 under Ws.
It’s a testament to how bad we really were.
Must win is correct IMO
This is the first team (the Rams) where it’s expected we grab a W since it is at home and we ARE vastly improved and ab out equal in terms of talent (although the Rams have us beat on the RB front with a healthy Steven Jackson).
This is a definite MUST WIN for us. If we lose to the Rams I feel the level of frustration on POD will be at an all time high. This team desperately needs to taste a W and hopefully get the ball rolling for more WINS
WILL PLAY DEFENSE FOR FOOD
I have to friends who are no shit, real Rams fans.. From Missouri and everything
And they are both very concerned about playing the Lions. One of them said that he thinks we are best team that they have played yet…
I might now say that… But wouldn’t be opposed to picking Detroit vs the Cards, Seahawks, Raiders and Skins… We are just as good if not better than them… There is a reason that there are teams with wins that are ranked lower than us in almost every power ranking you can find…
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Right on, Capitol
That’s why I think that we can still win 5 games or more. It’s not a bad schedule down the stretch… as far as NFL skeds go, that is….
I just said in your post game write up that I think we can win 5 in a row LoL!
Rams, Giants, Redskins, Jets, Bills… It might not be easy but it is doable. I would love for the Lions to shut some people up and finish the year strong.
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I hope you're right
I just hope the Giants don’t put on another Sackfest like they did against Chicago last night. If so, we’re in for a long game. Might even be a Stanton sighting.
Put in Minny
and take out the Jets from your list.
The Lions WILL BEAT the Vikes week 17 and ruin their postseason plans. No playoffs for Fahvray his final year. And when I say beat, I mean the Lions are going to put an asskicking on them we fans haven’t seen around here since last century. Suh is gonna hit Fahvray so hard his grandbaby is gonna be dizzy and Delmas will legally and literally knock AP the fuck out.
In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
Pride of Detroits village idiot
I DO see it!!
I mean, come on! The team is almost ALL NEW!! They have to play together, develop a consistency. They are still making a few mistakes, but THEY ARE ANXIOUS!! They are young! I didnt get to watch the whole game yesterday, but from what I read and hear, they OUTPLAYED the Pack in the second half! LOOK AT THE STATS! 37 min. to 22, 431yds to 261! THE WINS WILL COME IF WE KEEP PLAYING LIKE THIS, and if we can get a break from the refs(the no-call on Woodson in waning minutes). Be patient! This Lion team has MORE potential than any I have seen in a looooooong time, and I was following the team when they had Barry!!!!!!!
Sir Ronbomb
The Rams game is a very important game
It’s our proverbial fork in the road. If we win, we move forward as a team with confidence and swagger. If we lose, heads will drop and things may not get better. Rams are a tougher team than last year, but so are we. We need a big effort.
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
I said before the season started
In a post of what our expectations were for the season that I just wanted to see us competitive. And frankly we have definately been that. We have had 3 games where we were one possesion away from a win. The old saying is you have to know how to lose before you learn to win, and I know alot will say we’ve learned how to lost for the last decade, but not this group of new players. We are right there, and i think we cam all taste it.
Now granted I expected us to be 2-2 and at least 1-3, but it’s the NFL. Who expected the Bears to be 3-0, now 3-1, or we’d be playing probably the league MVP thru a quarter of the season in Vick. And on the flip side, I sure as hell didn’t expect to see us take it to GB till the end in Lambeau. It’s a crazy league.
Our defense is bad outside of the front 4, and KVB has played undisciplined on many occasions. But hopefully we can find some diamonds in the rough. If Prime Time is right about Alphonso Smith, then that’s 1 cb. Houston has had like 3 or
4 picks although many of them have been negated due to penalties, but at least he’s got
talent. If Spivey keeps improving, he’s got good instincts and would def shore up our safeties with Delmas. The LB core is a different story, Id rather not rant about them cuz this is already pretty long lol.
The offense needs consistency. They finally figured out Hey this Calvin guy is good let’s get him involved. Force feed him the ball. If he can do it against Woodson, he can do it against anyone. We may not be a classic run team, but I think we are a new aged run team. What I mean by that is, our running game is a screen pass/extended handoff. I think that’s what Best and Smiths stregth is. You add Linehans love for the screen pass to 2 te’s, and that’s our short game. We obviously still need to run Jahvid more, especially in the second half, but he’s a special talent, get the ball to him in space.
And don’t forget Staff will be back soon, and oh yea someone show Peterman how to not jump early, he’s killing me. Ok that’s my rant, hope everyone enjoyed.
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