Defense WINS THE GAME!!!!!
by CLF on Dec 26, 2010 4:17 PM EST
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What a sigh of relief to a overall inept game by the Offense. It became clear after the panic throws that Hill was starting to resort to, that the defense had to buckle down and take this game over.
Hats off to a D-line that had to of had over 10 tip ball in the last 3 minutes, Vasher for stepping up... and our Man in the Middle, Mr. Levy... who many have had the opinion he did/does not belong in the middle(may they eat crow tonight).
Great Finish Detroit... I'm pumped for next sunday and a 4-0 finish!
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Blue and Silver, Blue and Silver, Blue and Silver.
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"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz
This team is growing up right in front of us
The young players are stepping up and being leaders. It is a good feeling.
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
Its a great feeling and fun to watch.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world, the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Great game.
Hill did start off slow and the offense was out of sync.. both of the offenses. Though Hill did better than stated.
Here come the Stanton Loyalists.
Hilll played a “FLAWLESS” game as per the Stanton lovers. No turnovers and he delivered on offence . Two passing TDs and an important run to get a first down.
Is it too much to ask for you to enjoy the win and not dump on some of our Lions?
No, I didn’t think so.
by NorthLeft12 on Dec 26, 2010 4:27 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
Flawless...NO
Solid yes but never Flawless
Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary
by The Profiler on Dec 26, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
That reference is from a comment by one of the Stanton fans calling the Bears game "FLAWLESS".
I agree Profiler, no turnovers does not equal a flawless game.
Hill played well enough to win, and the defence turned it on in the last quarter after not playing very well for the first three quarters.
O ok
I missed that I was like WTF??? lol
Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary
by The Profiler on Dec 26, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
A previous thread of Hill bashing and Stanton glorifying this week.
Stanton’s game against the Bears was referred to as “flawless”.
My final word on Stanton; he is better than a lot of bashers on here want to admit but his upper ceiling is a better than average #2. I hope he stays with the Lions, but Drew may not choose to stay. I wish him the best whether it is here with the Lions or with some other NFL team.
I'm a Lions loyalist
And don’t care who’s in there as long as they win. Period.
Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol
by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1
+1
I’m suprised nobody has bashed on Schwartz either while ignoring the great improvements our team has made.
by coolbreeze42 on Dec 26, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
I'll do it for them,
We won in spite of Schwartz. If we had a real coach, we’d be in the playoffs, and we would’ve blown MIA out.
If you can't spell practise write, then dont repond!
Hill wan't great .. BUT
He played as well as stanton .. ran a little .. passed well .. got TD ..no interception .. no fumbles … Targets dropped throws .. CJ was out of the game in the end ..
If D helps Stanton, pple credit Stanton .. and here D won the game ?
Credit to Stanton and Hill both .. for this noce Streak .. and our D is getting better and better .. Biggest Props to them ..
And JS .. for changing the culture
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY~`
Too serious North.
I know you canadians are hotheads… but I’d figure you’d get some sarcasm when laid on this thick.
LOL.
+1....The Queen wouldn't let them bring over their humor on the boat.
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
I just thought this game ended...
Pretty funny…. when thinking back to all the Stanton bickering… that’s all.
Hill DID do his best Stanton impression today.(except on 3rd and long… thats where he needs to take some more notes…lol)
Yeah, but Stanton got the ball rolling with the last 2 W's completely turning around the teams momentum, and putting the team on his back.
So by even just sitting on the bench, Stanton should get credit for the win. He’s the man even when he sits.
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
Ok man...now you're just being a prick
And I have tried really hard to be civil with your stupid ass shit for a long time now. I am sick and tired of your mouth (again). For one thing “Northleft12”, Drew Stanton completed 66.7% of his passes against the Bears, while only being allowed to throw the ball 24 times, AND he ALSO had a 12 yard TD run IN ADDITION to not turning the ball over once. You want to take my words and twist them around to suit your own jaded opinion of Drew Stanton? You want to continuously come in and run off at the head in defense of your opinion that Shaun Hill is the superior QB? Because that is ALL you are doing, and it is PATHETIC.
True, the word “flawless” would mean that he was the picture of perfection when taken in the literal sense. Fortunately for a majority of people reading my comments about Drew Stanton, they have the sense to not take EVERY word as literal. All you are doing by pointing out the fact that I used the word “flawless”, and twisting it around to insinuate that I actually believed that he was perfect, is insulting my intelligence, and coming from someone like you I definitely take offense. Shaun Hill was so good in this game that it should end all question about who should have been the starter today right? I most certainly disagree.
In fact this game in comparison to the Bears game is an excellent example, considering the fact that Shaun Hill was only allowed to throw the ball 26 times (thank God). Hill was 14 of 26 on the day….yeah that’s right, just UNDER 54% completions. Now why don’t I bring up the fact that Jahvid Best took a DUMP pass 53 yards for one of Hill’s TD passes, since you “Hill Loyalists” love to point out the long TD pass to CJ by Stanton. Why don’t I also point out the fact that Pettigrew took another DUMP pass 20 yards for the other Hill TD pass while I am at it….might as well add insult to injury since we are being pricks anyway. Let’s take those 2 plays away from Shaun Hill’s performance today…now he has 149 yards passing on 53.8% completions and his production looks pretty horrendous doesn’t it.
Yeah, the bottom line here is that Shaun Hill was the QB in a game that the Lions won. That is great. I am happy that we won the game. However Shaun Hill was not the reason that we won, and I contend that he was the reason that we nearly lost. Thank God for the defense, Best’s breakaway speed, and Pettigrew’s athleticism, or the TEAM may not have been so fortunate as to have been able to overcome Shaun Hill’s ineptitude. And you can take that word as literal.
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 think Hill played a fine game.
This win reminded me of all our recent wins. There was sloppy play here and there but everybody stepped up when it counted.
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by The Profiler on Dec 26, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
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by Sean Yuille on Dec 26, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Did you call the Pettigrew TD a dump pass?
C’mon now…. I know your upset that we won and Stanton played, but seriously.
If you can't spell practise write, then dont repond!
by FMFDOC8404 on Dec 27, 2010 1:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
*Hill*
whoops.
This is actually what people were doing after the Philly game as well. I’m not sure why anybody would want to subtract all the big plays that the QB was involved in. Even if they did it that in reference to Stantons play, it’s pretty lame, and IMO, makes your argument follow suit. Both are backup QB’s, neither have shown to be the next coming of any great backups (i.e. Kurt Warner, TB, Matt Cassel, etc.) . Neither QB is our Savior. Both have played well enough, along with the team to win the game, let’s all stop feeding into the media machine and giving the QB’s sole credit for great team play.
Go Lions.
If you can't spell practise write, then dont repond!
by FMFDOC8404 on Dec 27, 2010 1:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks KDawg you just proved my point.....again.
You guys are so stuck on your favourites that you can’t stand to see other Lions succeed. You are so blinded by your loyalty to Drew that you discount anything good that Hill did, while those same plays that Drew made get raved about for weeks.
You even had Drew taking credit for the improved play of the defence! LOL
I am just asking for some balance here. Currently there is absolutely none. Hill won a tough game against a very good defence, on the road, in pretty tough conditions to throw accurately. He was not great, but good enough.
By the way,…………..HAPPY NEW YEAR!
You guys are so stuck on your favourites that you can’t stand to see other Lions succeed.
That describes the Hill camp perfectly.
Fact is, Hill has succeeded very little this year…. hence some apprehension to him starting over the hot hand.
Not sure if you ever stick your head out of the Camp Stanton HQ ..........
…but there is no Hill camp to speak of.
If you bother to check around there was a story that Drew could barely raise his left arm Sunday. Not to mention that Hill was unrestricted by his injury. But I guess giving the coaching staff any credit for actually watching how they look in practice, which we can’t see, is beyond you guys.
hmmm....
Your bias insinuations are laughable.
Who’s questioning the coaching staff?
If you’d stick your head out of the “I hate Stanton closet”… you’d see This thread is about giving props to the Defense for the win.
From your own words.......
What a sigh of relief to a overall inept game by the Offense. It became clear after the panic throws that Hill was starting to resort to, that the defense had to buckle down and take this game over. – CLF
Not what your post was about though. Bias insinuations? LOL
by NorthLeft12 on Dec 27, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
That wasn’t an insinuation, it was an OBSERVATION.
And furthermore… YOU and YOU ONLY brought Stanton into this thread, not me, not KDawg… YOU DID ALONE.
For what? To start an argument? what was your motive?… oh, I think you pointed out your motive pretty well…
Is it too much to ask for you to enjoy the win and not dump on some of our Lions?
Hill’s play was suspect yesterday…. Thank god the Defense made the plays necessary to win the game.
Sorry if that offends you OR Hill.
No. Wrong again CLF. I brought up the "Stanton Loyalists".
I never degraded Drew’s play or abilities, but rather mocked your inability to support the QB of the day after he wins a game.
You and KDawg were the ones who dumped on , I’m sorry, OBSERVED that Hill stunk out the joint.
I am really glad that Drew Stanton has far more class than his rabid cult.
by NorthLeft12 on Dec 27, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
Too bad you have none
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
Where's your crown King Nothing??
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
Oh baby, you guys got rough today.
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
Stanton is 3rd string for a reason
he just ain’t that good. His throws are erratic and he lost a game for us this year because he didn’t understand what he was doing out there. That shouldn’t happen at this stage of his career.
I could see him out of the league within a year or so. I hope he stays with us but we went out and got Hill for a reason.
It's dumbass arguements like this like this...
that I’m an everyday reader and just a once in a while poster. This is in no way, shape, or form directed towards any individual(s). Damn, why the fuck are we arguing over who is the shittier QB? the harsh reality is that both players blow ass. yes they both HELPED get some much needed wins this year…neither one of them won the game for us. you can pick-n-pull whatever scenario or stats you need to, to make your arguement but the fact reamains that both QB’s blow and neither is our savior. Hill has the arm of a wet noodle and stanton is a wild card…you don’t know what either one is going to give you on a week to week basis. fuck both camps and get in the LIONS HAVE A 3 GAME WINNING STREAK CAMP!!! Ya’ll get so damned caught up in who’s good and who’s not that god forbid i’m a loyal lions fan, I’d never visit this site if it weren’t the lions.
Sorry for the wall of text but damn…you all need to take a fucking breather and chill. I’d have to say that we’ve got some good things brewing here and if/when we have a quality starting QB (whether it’s stafford, stanton, or hill) I don’t give a shit who it is…We’ll be in the playoffs consistently. If you haven’t noticed…Our Defense is winning games for us rather than the offense. Please, for the love of god can we please stop bitching at each other about who the shittier QB is? we all KNOW that neither is really worth a damn. I’m just glad that when our starter went down we have back ups who can still get the job done.
sorry just had to get that off my chest. It’s been killing me that we argue like children over some dumb ass shit.
To tell you the truth...
There would be no argument if some asshole would just keep his mouth shut and stop making the “Stanton Loyalist” comments on every thread that does not emulate his opinion and man love for Shaun Hill. I was perfectly happy with the win, came here to read what CLF had to say about the defense, and ran into blatant stupidity. When someone insults me, you can bet your ass that they are going to get a piece of my mind. And that is all that this ignorant prick was doing…coming in here to stir the pot.
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
It's as bad as the fire Schwartz crap
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
Seriously
Anyone calling either Stanton OR Hill flawless or anything close to that needs to check who these guys are again. The Lions are running an ultra simple offense thats basically either throw the ball up to Calvin, throw the short dump pass to Brandon Pettigrew or set up some sort of screen pass. They all might look “flawless” in terms of the numbers, but they are hardly good quarterbacks. Hill is mediocre, Stanton has a chance to be mediocre. Thats the way I see it.
The beginning of the end of the misery
For the last time...it was not LITERAL
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
OHHHH CLF you funny boy
Hill and the offence gets the job done and you say the D wins the game but for 2 weeks in a row Stanton plays at about the same level (last week at least) and he alone wins the game. You are just funny with your mad MSU Stanton love. Let’s just admit that both are average QB’s that have won games for the Lions and without the other 50+ players on the roster the Lions can’t win at all.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Dude....stop.
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
We are on Dare I say
Hot Streak!
Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary
one more win
6 and 10 is fine with me, lets hope stafford can stay healthy next year.
by Lions Drive Me Nuts on Dec 26, 2010 4:30 PM EST reply actions
they already won 6 games, but only got credit for 5
the reason i say that is i predicted 6 wins, so even with injuries, starting other teams cast offs, outrageous penalties, they have a chance to legitimately (though not officially) win 7. this is nice.
Anyone Else Cheering?
I did say in my profile, “Get ready to cheer THIS YEAR!” Better late than never.
by LionFanInChiefsLand on Dec 26, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else notice the improvements
In penalties? ZERO penalties today, and they’ve really taken care of that over the last three games
The beginning of the end of the misery
zero penalties???
we were penalized several times…
by AxelFoleysLions on Dec 26, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
ya..
I read the wrong column on the box score. Still, pretty damn improved
The beginning of the end of the misery
Not Zero
But yes .. you point is very good .. I thought of it halfway thru the game …
CW had a 5 yard encroachment .. and one more on someone else .. can’t place it ..
BUT a Biggggg improvement .. kudos
could have been real bad
how many times did we see someone jump offside but get back in time. a savey quarterback like Farve would’ve capitalized on a couple of those. clean it up boys!
I thought that same thing when I watched it Rob. Good call.
Your first comment on this site. And that is it???? - JCruize
I thought "Glad an inexperienced Center is playing a vet would have snapped the ball
I thought being lazy was a bad thing, So I gave up thinking.
by Wayne Fontes on Dec 26, 2010 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Hey Wayno
Thank you for being at the TB game and going into the lockerroom after the game and telling them all what a big win that was and how you would see our lions in the playoffs next year. And you looked really good for your age.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Suh's Facemask was pretty dumb....
But I’ll let it Slide.
"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz
not as dumb as running the clock by not getting off the ball
Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary
by The Profiler on Dec 26, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
No I think it was Mcbride
Who was laying on the ball so the ref couldn’t pick it up
Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary
by The Profiler on Dec 26, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
He traded 5 yards for 10 seconds off the clock.
I liked that deal.
Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol
by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1
Suh gets a pass, he is the heart of our defense.
Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol
by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1
Listening to the Post game on 97.1
you can hear the Guys freaking out and Celebrating in the locker room.
IT IS FUCKING GREAT!!!!
http://player.radio.com/player/RadioPlayer.php?version=1.2.10477&station=2108
"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz
34 points is hardly the score you would get from a defensive battle.
But agreed, defense did their thing and saved the team’s ass today.
Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol
by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1
Pettigrew now holds the record for TE yards in a season passed Charlie Sanders
I thought being lazy was a bad thing, So I gave up thinking.
what about the record for drops?
reckon he is pretty damn close to that one too. He is the tight end version of brett favre
The beginning of the end of the misery
lol, exactly
I'm glad they made Flintstone's vitamins because I used to watch The Flintstones and go, "Man I bet you if I ate that dude, I would be healthy."
Drops all-time by a reciever is BJ no one is close LOL
I thought being lazy was a bad thing, So I gave up thinking.
by Wayne Fontes on Dec 26, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
I think if we threw Gridiron in there he would surpass BJ's catches by mid-season
Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol
by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1
speaking of drops
you see levy throw the ball to the phins mascot and he dropped it funny stuff
Just think if he stopped dropping so many passes
I'm glad they made Flintstone's vitamins because I used to watch The Flintstones and go, "Man I bet you if I ate that dude, I would be healthy."
bingo
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world, the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
congrats to him
He earned it for sure
Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary
by The Profiler on Dec 26, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Happy, Happy, ***but the bulk of the credit should NOT go to the defense
Sorry, the storyline isn’t the D rescues an inept O. The oline did play bad and Hill wasn’t all that, but the O also put up 3 TDs. That should have been enough against the 31st ranked offense (in scoring). We had no defense what so ever until the 4th quarter. That said, hurrah hurrah for making consecutive big plays when they needed to (D)! Hats off to Levy, Avril, and Suh! Thank god for Jahvid in this game as well!
RA
by rames on Dec 26, 2010 4:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Rayner was badass, kicking hard into the wind
Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol
by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1
While I do want to win badly next week ..
I don’t want them to risk CJ’s health .. and I don’t think they will … We finally have smart guys running the team …
Hope CJ is ok though …
so when we win with stanton it is all stanton... when we win with hill it is all the D... lol CLF
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by det32 on Dec 26, 2010 5:01 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
Honolulu Blue
Thank you… the NCAA shit means nothing in the NFL
Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol
by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1
Green is an awesome color
Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol
by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1
You forgot your addendum to money as well...
I don’t know how many people hate personal wealth… Unless of course you’re a gold standard kind of guy.
by FrankHarrison on Dec 26, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
+ 10000000000
Senseless …
Hill played quite well .. nothing flashy .. we had some drops .. and as someone else pointed out, D was bad except the end .. against a bad Offense ..
Perspective people …
Thats right!
Green Bay win was all Stanton and Miami all Defense!
by coolbreeze42 on Dec 26, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
+1
Hill had a good game. Playing hurt as well.
Your first comment on this site. And that is it???? - JCruize
i was most impressed
by the fact that they pulled this game out with calvin on the sidelines, shows alot of newfound maturity for this team, and gives me pretty high hopes for the direction that we are headed.
Levy
he was the hero of the game (well Suh was out standing also) but man Levy needs to work on his tackling. there was a big run against him cause he left his feet and failed to wrap it up but man what redemption pic 6. way to go Lions! If there is no football next year it will be a total shame for this team that is showing sooo much promise. GO LIONS BEAT THOSE VIKES!!!
He's scheduled for surgery after the season.
Probably affects his play a little bit.
by coolbreeze42 on Dec 26, 2010 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
I would think that a groin injury
would affect his lateral movement the most.
If you can't spell practise write, then dont repond!
Levy deserves oodles of credit
that was a brilliant INT return to win us the game with two minutes left on the clock.
he undoubtly has oodles
of credit from me! but you cant deny the fact he misses a lot of tackles. just saying if Levy wants to be an elite LBer he needs to sharpen his tackling skills. all the props in the world to him on the clutch INT.
I think if you upgrade the OLB's and possibly bring in a vet to mentor him, even if just for depth...
then Levy goes to a couple of pro bowls. He is playing hurt, missed crucial chunks of the offseason, and works with special teamers/guys who have never played in the NFL, and still looks good. Upgrade what I just said, and Levy will be GREAT.
by lions_sucker on Dec 27, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
I don't agree with "bringing in a Veteran" for mentoring...
IE; JP…lol…
But I fully agree to upgrade the OLBs.
Follett and Dizon are good #2s… Jury is stilll out on Palmer, Carpenter, Johnson….
in my heart
i believe Dizon can be a number 1 before Palmer,Carpenter and Johnson. but that is my heart and my desire for Dizon to succeed in the NFL. but the only way for Dizon to prove it is to get on the field and damn it if he didnt get hurt in preseason he would hav had his chance to prove that he is #1 material. saddens me he missed out on the opportunity to show what he has. hope is recovery is going well. see you next year Dizon!
Dizon as it turn out IMO, was a serious injury that the LB-ing corp could not recover from.
He was a very important piece of the puzzle, and a vital cog in the style of LB play desired by SchwartzGun. I never thought I’d say that.
But with his speed, and I believe decent tackling ability, they missed him bad on D this year.
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
I think I remember hearing
that he put on a lot of weight to fit the profile of the type of LB needed for our system. I was eager to see if his hard work and dedication could translate. What a shame.
If you can't spell practise write, then dont repond!
I'm going to be anxious to see how he performs early next year.
Dizon, Carpenter, Zack(hopefully), should provide some serious depth.
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
Of course. S.T. play goes without saying.
Schwartz has all of us trained regarding anyone and everyone being able to play ST…..lol
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
I read somewhere that in the last 6 games
the Lions are tied for the most forced turnovers on special teams in the NFL.
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
+1
Oh hell yeah he has. Both him and Wendling were great pickups from BUF, but you also have to credit Schwartz and his emphasis on ST’s to keep players who are basically not much more then special team demons.
It’s payed off all year in improved play.
The only legend around here is the one that exists in your own mind.
yeah Jordan hit the weight room
I think he got up to 238 or 240.
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
I meant to say that
it wasn’t like a Mike Williams type of weight gain.
If you can't spell practise write, then dont repond!
lol. Well Dizon was at 225lb out of Colorado
I think he put on the right amount of weight.
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
the "experts" say
3-4 more wins than previous year is proof of a team moving in the right direction. this team is gonna meet my prediction of 6 wins keep it up Lions.
One thing for sure.
Pettigrew needs to be more consistent. One moment he looks like a pro-bowler and the next moment he’s dropping passes or holding.
hats off to all the new guys
whAt has impressed me most is we are seeing players that have only recently been getting minutes, make a real impact on the game. I think that says alot about coaching, and the type of players Mayhew has been able to bring to the team, some since the start of the season.
what was your most impressive performance by a newbie? you can even include last week
Vasher!
Where have they been keeping this guy! He had 6 tackles and played his heart out, coming up with the key int that really won the game. Carpenter too has been impressive for being in the lineup just a short time. Where did they get this Hill guy, doesnt show me a whole lot. Prediction for next week…Lions 27 Vikes 19. They will have to settle for FGs most of the day.( I was writing this post when coolbreez42 nailed it!)
Sir Ronbomb
SUCK IT MIAMI
GOOOOOOOOO LIOOOOOOOOOOOONSSSSS!!!!!
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
Dom thinks the Same Exact Thing....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yAzJxN1hVY
"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz
haha
I love the comments! on that Video. Stay classy detroit.
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I'd say the defense did win that one
With five minutes left, there’s no way Hill 3 80-yard drives to score 17 points. The offense only gained 60 yards while we scored 17 points, so I don’t know how you don’t give the credit more to the defense. That said, both sides were pretty stale up until that point and I’m glad the D clutched up. Next year will be exciting once we shore up the weak points on that side of the ball.
I wonder
if the nfl will write a letter to the Lions saying that Bess’s td shouldnt have been a td. ha who am i kidding. they willl probably write the phins and say they messed up and calvins catch was the wrong call and should have been called out of bounds no catch
hill just showed why he is 2qbc on this teamhe played this game with a bad hand and in winds of up to32mph and the lions as team scored34points and before you say the deffensence won the game yes did mack to big plays at the end of the game but if wasent for head coach geting in ass at how bad they played in this game giveing the fins 27points in this game and let give hill that boy shell we he played the 4qrt with cj and was able to score the 10points to tye the game and defense won the game at the end for the team just licke platoffteam do in the nfl yes the lions have aways to go but now they our learn ing how to pull out wins when you donot play well all game .
just keep comparing last second
drives vs Green Bay and Miami. You’re doin all the work for me. O by the way It’s not like most people who crap on Stanton like Hill. It’s that they just don’t like Stanton. What the hell is the problem with Stanton? Is this UM/MSU bullshit? Hill won against the Dolphins that is great but why “attempt” to belittle people for enjoying watching a guy that most certainly has a place in the NFL and quite possibly as a starter even though it took a huge injury bug to find this out? The dude was left for dead career-wise and I guess it’s cuz yah crapped on people for saying just give Drew a chance that it makes you look bad. TAking turns being “sarcastic” when yer just taking petty shots at people is pretty lame and just makes people look like kids on their parents internet.
I am officially starting the Bobby Carpenter Camp
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I'm pulling for the guy.
I keep hearing about how he’s horrible in run support, and while he played a good overall game, he did look a tad shaky again the run.
Seems like a decent depth guy for next season though.
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by delusional on Dec 27, 2010 9:46 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
exactly rames...
he has blanketed tight ends and running backs in man coverage the past 2 games.
by lions_sucker on Dec 27, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
How about this...
the Lions starter is Matthew Stafford. So there doesn’t need to be this bickering over Hill and Stanton. Hopefully, we only have to see them in clean up duty after this season. Hill is good in the sense that he plays it safe and can hold leads and accepts his role as a backup. If we keep Stanton, he is good, as he also accepts his role, can get a lead with his arm and risk taking, but is also extremely inconsistent, which is why he is a solid no.3.
We should be celebrating the fact that our no.2 and no.3 QB’s can still get wins and we have possibly the best QB depth in the league.
I agree
And I swear that I do not care who the QB is as long as we win.
That said, my entire argument all along has been that consistency can only be built through repetition. In this case it needs to be real, regular season, in game reps. Stanton had the hot hand. Of course he was not the whole team. That is about the stupidest notion I have ever heard, even from someone who takes EVERYTHING in the literal sense. But the fact of the matter is that Drew Stanton was the QB when we won 2 games in a row for the first time since 2007 (stopping the division and road losing streaks), and no other QB on our team right now had done it this year. He deserved to start again.
The point is moot. Hill got the nod. We won the game! The bickering here is not over the fact that Hill started. It is over a person who can’t stand it if anyone else posts an opinion contrary to his. It is over a person who can’t read something contrary to his opinion and then move on, without running his mouth and making himself heard. It is about a person who spews insults, calling people classless when he himself has no class. It is about a hypocrite, who under the guise of “enjoying the win”, “not dumping on other Lions”, and the idea that the holiday season would somehow protect him from recourse, coming in here and intentionally trying to start an argument. He should know perfectly well that his ignorant comments would start a fight. If he didn’t know, then he is a lot more ignorant than I thought.
My argument is for Drew Stanton to be re-signed as the #2 QB in Detroit. We can celebrate our “depth” at QB all day long, but next year we could be without our #3 QB, who should be our #2 QB. If you have two players who both play at pretty much the same level, then does it not make sense to stick with the younger player? Does it not make sense to coach that younger player up to his potential? Does it really make sense to stick with the older, more experienced, player who does not perform at a significantly greater level, over the younger player who plays just as well with less experience? How do you justify that?
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
Perfectly said.
The bickering here is not over the fact that Hill started. It is over a person who can’t stand it if anyone else posts an opinion contrary to his. It is over a person who can’t read something contrary to his opinion and then move on, without running his mouth and making himself heard. It is about a person who spews insults, calling people classless when he himself has no class. It is about a hypocrite, who under the guise of "enjoying the win", "not dumping on other Lions", and the idea that the holiday season would somehow protect him from recourse, coming in here and intentionally trying to start an argument. He should know perfectly well that his ignorant comments would start a fight. If he didn’t know, then he is a lot more ignorant than I thought.
But to add to the fire… how the hell does a QB get a 102 passer rating but only 4 first downs in a game? (Mwwwaaahahahahah)
To answer your question...
He efficiently noodles the ball just past the OL, which by the time of the throw is 3-4 yards behind the line of scrimmage, typically gaining around 1-3 yards per play. Then, 4 times a miracle occurs, blocks are made, routes are run, and even the wind blows in our direction for a 4-5 yard pass which is taken by our TE or RB for several yards deep into Dolphin Territory for a first down and allowing us to keep scoring without needing too many more first downs, if any. Yay!!!!!!!
Go Lions!!!!!!!!
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My Tent is still Pitched in "The Stafford Camp".
"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz
Mine too
No doubt about that.
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
lol...No Homo
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 could really careless who is playing as long as we are winning if we had schwartz under center and gun playing safety against the vikings and we pull out a win im good with it. at the end of the day ALL the players on the team have the same LIONS logo on their helmet….obviously everyone has a preference for one player over another..but we need to give credit where credit is due.
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