Lions Notes: Drew Stanton To Start Against Chicago On Sunday
by Sean Yuille on Dec 1, 2010 2:03 PM EST
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- Jim Schwartz has announced that Drew Stanton will start on Sunday for the Lions. This will be Stanton's second career start. His first came in a 20-6 loss to the 49ers in the second-to-last game of the 2009 season. Stanton completed 11 of 21 passes for 130 yards and threw three interceptions. Earlier this year against the Giants, he completed 19 of 34 passes for 222 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also lost one fumble, just like in his first start.
- Apparently Schwartz said that the offense won't change with Stanton at the helm. All I can say is I'll believe it when I see it.
- As Tom Kowalski pointed out on Twitter last night, Stanton will be going up against Rod Marinelli and Mike Martz on Sunday. Talk about extra motivation to play well.
- Dave Birkett reports that the Lions aren't planning on signing any new quarterbacks and don't plan on putting Matthew Stafford or Shaun Hill on injured reserve in the immediate future.
- Former Vikings wide receiver Troy Williamson worked out for the Lions on Monday, but like the situation with the QBs who got a tryout, it doesn't appear a signing is imminent.
- Jahvid Best and Gosder Cherilus practiced today after sitting out Tuesday's session.
- DeAndre Levy was reportedly the one who started the shoving match during the second half of last week's Patriots game.
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the offense won't change...Theres no running game to lean on!
Well good luck Drew..I’m pulling for ya don’t expect a ton but I don’t wish for you to fail either.
Did I mention..I love the Phonz!
I hope he dominates i really do just to hear the homers fight... it will be a good schock and awe moment.
Ive never liked State but i liked drew stanton for some reason, i guess i just like to see a white scramblin QB for some reason. Weird infatuation i guess, remember McMahon on that bad ass thanksgiving game. We could use that out of Stanton plus a W
Matthew Stafford, Quarterback: a man barely alive, Gentlemen we can rebuild him, We have the technology, We have the capability to make the worlds first bionic QB, Matthew Stafford will be that man, Better than he was before
Better, Stronger, Faster
Me too
I’m not a state fan but I kinda like Drew I dunno why. I’d like to see Cousins suceed too. I think its just more of a home town thing though.
Did I mention..I love the Phonz!
I don't like Stanton...
but since he’s our starter at the moment, I hope he shocks the world. If he could do the Giants game but with less mistakes and look more confident, he may do ok.
I like it.
The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth. - Niels Bohr
If that happenned......
I would show up tp P.T. monday morning nakedI think my chain of command would understand
by Motown_Soldier on Dec 1, 2010 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
That would be hilarious!
Go DREW!
It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them.
--Sparky Anderson
I'd love it...
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 1, 2010 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
lol
if that happens i would like it too
but as a bears fan all my life i would go crazy if he beat us
bears 21- lions 10
did i mention i love boobies?
by Tommy Ohyeah Mcduffie on Dec 3, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Is Derrick Williams....
….still the emergency…errrr….now 2nd string QB?
"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." -Mark Twain
"Lay off Detroit, them people is livin in Mad Max times" -Moe Szyslak
My brain...
…went from “who?”, to “oh yeah!”, then back to “wait….who?”
"Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." -Mark Twain
"Lay off Detroit, them people is livin in Mad Max times" -Moe Szyslak
Looking back
to that monday following the first game, everybody had blood in their eye, just waiting for this game for some payback. And now, we somewhat lightheartedly banter about what kind of things we’ll do (swearing allegiance to drew, walking 500 miles etc) if someway somehow the kid can hang a W. For me anyway, in some ways, this unrelenting exercise in frustration of a season is worse than 08. I had no real expectations for that team (didnt think it would be that bad), but at 12:59 pm est September 12th 2010, I really really thought we had a good and fun and exciting season ahead.
My ass
the offense wont change. I truly hope Drew does well in this game and can lead us to victory, but i have never seen anything out of him to show he can stand in the pocket and throw the ball downfield. That said, Hill dosent exactly throw the ball down field a whole lot either but does make great throws. Drews mind set starts with where can I get outside the pocket and run, dude your not Mike Vick as much as I wish you were. This offense will not be the same one ran last week.
Lets remember
He said the same thing about Hill when he replaced The Glass Cannon. The offense was not going to change then either.
I think it has less to do with the calls as the reads the QBs make and the throws they can make. Hill is a tough SOB. Playing a full half with a broken finger on his throwing hand. That will mess with your accuracy. I wonder if he told anyone during the game?
I like Cheese and I also Like Cookies. If you don't. Wow. :P
If he was Drew Bledsoe...
He would’ve won the AFC championship….. god that was a good game.
by CLF on Dec 1, 2010 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
I was wondering that too...
if he told anyone about it that is
by CR on Dec 1, 2010 6:07 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
Play calling won’t change, well at least Stanton get get the ball down field. Won’t we all feel like asses if Stanton wins out the rest of the season… : )
it wont be just us feeling like asses if that happens.
I like Cheese and I also Like Cookies. If you don't. Wow. :P
Last I heard this was a team game.
If Stanton was the starting QB for the last five games and we won them, I would expect the defence and special teams to play outstanding and the offence to cut out the drops, penalties, and turnovers that has plagued them this season. If it takes the inspiration of playing with the third string QB to make that happen, then Hallelujah! Although it did not happen against the two New York teams that Stanton got to play against.
Sorry CLF, another downer factoid. I think you know what to do.
The one thing i dont understand is that... (im in no way saying stanton is as good as Stafford) BUT
Lots of people believed that Stafford needs to start from the get go and get all the time to develop and the best way to do that is to play the games. Then you have Stanton who hasnt seen very much playing time and got benched the one start he did have cause we lost 20-6. Weve let way worse QBs play in more lopsided losses than 20-6.
Point is he has not got that much game time to get that experience. Its sucks to be in this situation but frankly im tired of seeing Hill limp wrist it 10 yds at a time. Just another reason for me to tune in, atleast there is always an exciting turn right around the corner.
Matthew Stafford, Quarterback: a man barely alive, Gentlemen we can rebuild him, We have the technology, We have the capability to make the worlds first bionic QB, Matthew Stafford will be that man, Better than he was before
Better, Stronger, Faster
Thing I like about drew...
his game is never boring.
by CLF on Dec 1, 2010 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
good relationships are boring
it’s the crazy broads who set your car on fire and give you the clap.
wasn’t that was chris rock said?
The crazy broads are always the fun ones
They challenge you!
I like Wins, Cheese and I also Like Cookies. If you don't. Wow. :P
hey thanks
Matthew Stafford, Quarterback: a man barely alive, Gentlemen we can rebuild him, We have the technology, We have the capability to make the worlds first bionic QB, Matthew Stafford will be that man, Better than he was before
Better, Stronger, Faster
I agree.
But on your last point I would have to say that momentum swings have different effects on the psychy than being prepared and more focused for the weaker QB start.
I think this week’s game is a healthy test for this team… The rematch of week one… the week the season was won and lost. To add in to the grudge… we have in one corner the OC Vs the Shit on Rookie… on the other, we have the former coach taking on his old team.
There’s enough for everyone onthis team to get pumped about…
by CLF on Dec 1, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
If nothing else...
It’s Drew’s first start at home. I’m actually excited to see him play even if we do get our ass kicked.
I’ve seen enough of Hill and were not going anywhere anyway, so come Drew.
Now if the rest of the team quits because the 3rd string QB is playing I’ll be a raging maniac.
The superstar better not start pouting.
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
by delusional on Dec 1, 2010 4:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Now if the rest of the team quits because the 3rd string QB is playing I’ll be a raging maniac.
Word…
Big Character game for this team.
prediction for Stanton this Sunday
14/35 completions
333 yards
2 TD’s
4 INT’s
5 fumbles (1 lost)
1 forced fumble on an interception return (Lions recover)
2 safeties
7 rushes for 107 net yards (gains of 10, -10, 43, -1, 12, -44, 99)
3 rushing TD’s
1 2pt conversion reception (2-yard pass by Ndamukong Suh)
1 drop kick field goal (the other one was nullified by a holding penalty on Stephen Peterman)
Lions win 52-49, and we all witness the most bizarre winning performance by a starting quarterback anyone will ever see.
Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...
i laughed
better to believe your prediction than mine (shutout)
That would be awesome..........
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 1, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
This sell out surprised me
You can say what you want about our team but the fans.
There is no fan base in the league as loyal as we have here in Detroit.
Imagine if we actually have a winner. Tickets might actually be hard to find and worth something. Hell, we might even have stadiums of fans that root for our team instead of the other team. I dread watching this game and hearing fans of Chicago out noise our teams fans.
I like Cheese and I also Like Cookies. If you don't. Wow. :P
I bet it will be 30% CHI fans there.
This has become a pre-holiday mini getaway for Chicagoians.
And their all loud and hammered.
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
by delusional on Dec 1, 2010 5:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Indeed
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 1, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
One way or another, it's still a job audition.
As I recall, # 5’s contract is set to expire. Pretty much an unproven commodity here in Detroit. He can be a career back up riding the pines or move on to another deal else where. Regardless, best of luck and let’s see what you’ve got !
" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )
Wow, unchartered waters save the first 28 minutes of the season.
A fully healthy quarterback. Use your legs Drew.
anyone see the latest simpsons on hulu?
season 22 episode 7 our beloved Lions get zinged. It was funny and yet look where that puts us on the laughingstock map. We are turning into the Cubx of the NFL.
the flip side of that?
imagine the national bandwagon that will jump aboard if we get close to a super bowl?
No, I missed that, I'll have to check it out.
Hey, did you guys hear that Stanton is Starting this Week?
8====D my lil' j16941
by j16941 on Dec 2, 2010 3:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
while i dont post as much as in the past
i dont pretend to be anything less than a spartan fan. basketball tonight #25 girls beat #15 texas, men-#6 lost to #1 duke, and so i am glad to see Drew finally get a chance to play and i hope it goes well ( like the rest o the year ) he was a 2nd round pick- i beleive. GO LIONS
1 slice, 1 beer, 5 more reps.
Stanton Starting ...
And in other news .. apparently out of ideas God is going back to the locust and water to blood thing again sometime soon.
i normally am hammered,
but im not loud.
Good luck this weekend guys it looks rough offensively
i dont thin drew will come out and be superman though it would be hilarious to see him shred one of the top defenses
hopefully noone will get injured you guys have skill players dropping left and right which sucks.
honestly im thinking next year lions will show significant improvement and make it to 8-8 one more year after i wouldnt be surprised to see you guys sitting at 10-6…
again good luck but GO BEARS
did i mention i love boobies?
by Tommy Ohyeah Mcduffie on Dec 3, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions
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