Tuesday Notes: Nate Burleson Looks to Step Up Lions' Game
by Sean Yuille on May 25, 2010 4:48 PM EDT
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Print- Nate Burleson wants the Lions to win at least 8 games this coming season, and beyond that, he wants to help change the losing attitude and make it a thing of the past. Burleson seems like he is already stepping up to be a leader in the locker room, and that is definitely a good thing.
- Football Outsiders determined that the Lions were the fifth-most injured team in the NFL last year. Injuries have been very bothersome for the Lions in recent years, and if the team is going to start to turn things around, key players need to stay healthy.
- Zack Follett described Matthew Stafford's passes in the OTAs as "jaw-dropping."
- New York/New Jersey won the vote to host the 2014 Super Bowl. There was a selection show on NFL Network and everything, showing just how big the NFL is.
- Now that one cold weather city is going to host a Super Bowl, all of them want to.
- It now looks like the owners won't vote on extending the new overtime rules to the regular season. The original thinking was that the vote would take place during the owners meetings this week and the proposal would be passed. Many coaches, including Jim Schwartz, would like to have the opportunity to experience the new rules in the regular season rather than have them come up for the first time ever in the playoffs. That has been my argument this whole time. The new rules are fine, but they should be uniform, not different just for the playoffs.
- Texans coach Gary Kubiak likes what he sees in Dan Orlovsky, who likely will be Matt Schaub's backup this year.
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Nate Burleson isn't far-fetched with the thought of 8 wins
I personally think the team should finish around 6-10 or 7-9. The desire to win can take a team much further than people think and if this team has it, we may see a .500 season. I’ll believe it when I see it, though.
"Chicks who dig home runs aren't the ones who appeal to me. I think there's sexiness in infield hits because they require technique. I'd rather impress the chicks with my technique than with my brute strength. Then, every now and then, just to show I can do that, too, I might flirt a little by hitting one out." - Ichiro
by WhiteWinterHymnal on May 25, 2010 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
Eh
6-10 or 7-9 would be a good estimation if our schedule wasn’t so difficult. I think they are more like a 4-12 or 5-11 finish this year, simply because we’re still building. But next year, I think we end our playoff drought.
But this is not to say that I won’t be hoping Burleson is right.
GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!
I think it's possible
We have an awful lot of young offensive talent, if Stafford has a breakout season I definitely think eight wins is realistic.
.500
I’d be ecstatic with that. think GB should get a superbowl. I mean it is the lombardi trophy. Between the Lions and redwings detroit looked like a injury rehab center. Hey Nate I got a joke for ya…knock knock…“whos there” Pete…“pete who”…Pete Caroll…LOL he is the joke
Louis Delmas is gonna lay the MAC down on your candyass
Follett and Suh IN YO FACE!!!
It's good to hear that Nate is so passionate and involved with the team
I was worried that he might just be here for the pay check…
"Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind." - Pride Leader, Sean Yuille, wielder of the Ban Hammer.
2010 Wests Tigers : Current record - 4-2 : Current Position - 7th : Last game - Defeated by Canterbury Bulldogs 24 - 4
I agree
Nate is really pouring his heart and desire out, I am glad to see someone standing up and taking charge. Very impressive Nate, very impressive.
by Rick Chaffee on May 26, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Nate
Great attitude..
..and New York rocks so fucking hard, I would go to a Superbowl there no matter what time of year.
"The Lakers were favored 8 to 1 odds to beat the Pistons. Bullshit." - Bill Davidson, Championship parade, 2004
You never do know, teams can improve almost as fast as they decline
It is hard to think about 8 wins after what we have all been through for the past decade. I feel that this roster is far more talented than the 6-2 start, John Kitna led, Lions of a few seasons ago. I also have a lot more confidence in our front office and coaches then I have had since Wayne Fontes was around. Hearing a player talk about 8 wins does not surprise me at all. Then again that very same John Kitna I just mentioned predicted 10 wins in the season I just mentioned. Therefore I take this in stride without disbelief nor optimism. In the grand scheme of things it means about as much as any other player in sports history calling a shot. It remains to be seen if Nate ends up looking like John Kitna (an idiot) or Kirk Gibson (a hero). Either way I love his statement for the level of investment in this team it shows he has.
The reversing trend toward outdoor superbowls makes me wish the Ford Field had at least a retractable roof
I’m not sure statistically what the wins and losses are in outdoor Superbowls for outdoor vs indoor teams but I’m sure that there must be an advantage for teams used to playing outside in the winter. Not that we have any reason to worry about that yet. Let’s get to .500 first.
by WestsideLionsFan on May 26, 2010 4:52 AM EDT reply actions
only 2 dome teams have won the Super Bowl
St. Louis and Indy. Every other winner was an outdoor team
In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
New Orleans
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...
Oh yeah forgot about them
damn pot
In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
How many domes are there?
Detroit,
Minnesota,
New Orleans,
St. Louis,
Indy
Now Dallas… and half the time Arizona.
Not too depressing.
I just hope...
…Stafford’s “jaw-dropping” passes aren’t the result of the sub-par cornerbacks he’s going up against in practice. Hate to see him think he can make those throws in games, only to have better CBs on opposing teams take it to the house.
Usually a draw dropping throw is one that beats tight coverage or hits a guy in a spot where only he can catch the ball
I agree out CBs suck but I think Jim has a plan and that they will fit our scheme better than our CBs did last year.
by WestsideLionsFan on May 26, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
we got a good team
leaders stepping up everywhere?
GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.
So what do you all think, I think Jim is interested.
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I like dan orlovsky too
I like him even more when he’s running out of the back of detroits endzone for a saftey.
Louis Delmas is gonna lay the MAC down on your candyass
Follett and Suh IN YO FACE!!!
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