Lions Violate CBA, Forfeit Two OTAs

well i guess ummm we could….

[runs away crying]

I never said that 2 OTAs were the big factor here. The big factor here WAS that at first report, it SEEMED a player had turned in the Lions, which would have been a major problem for me, seeing as how the same thing happened under the last regime. Even though you look back now and say Marinelli sucked and all, MUCH of the practice tempo and routine has been virtually the same — there were numerous and plentiful reports during the Marinelli era that our practices were some of the hardest and most up-tempo in the league. So when I hear we’ve violated OTAs, the first thing that came to mind was that a player had done it again, which if you can’t see the problem with that correlation, then your just blind and ignorant. There were no reports when this was written, so I had nothing else to go on. NOW that we know it wasn’t a player, and simple happenstance, it does change my theory somewhat, but not entirely.
I would like for you to tell me how the team is any different than under Marinelli, organization-wise. Correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t Roy Williams, Raiola, and many other frequently claim that practices were more intense than they had ever been? Didn’t they frequently claim optimism was rampant throughout? Weren’t there frequent predictions that our team was amped to make playoff runs by the players? Obviously the Free Press constantly shot down this optimism… as they continue to do with this “new” team. I’m just saying, by going on last year, when it comes down to it, we still sucked shit. 2-14. Doesn’t matter what “progress” you may have seen, or how well you thought players played, or how great Schwartz was, the bottom line is that we finished 2-14, in mostly the same fashion — getting way down, way early, or leading the entire game only to lose it in typical Lions fashion. Wins ARE ALL THAT MATTERS, nothing else! So I apologize for not being “positive” in my rants when things happen that seem to be repeat fuck-ups and mistakes that happened under the immediate past regime. And as for “it’s just 2 OTAs, who cares?” that’s a quote epitomizing a loser. Perfect in every manner should be our goal. That includes following rules and guidelines set forth. Maybe it’s just 2 OTAs now, but what about next time? Lose a draft pick? Or fined? Or lose actual training camp practice time? That’s the beginning of a slippery slope. Just because other teams have done it doesn’t mean we have to, or that we shouldn’t worry about it. We need to worry less about others and more about self. Didn’t your mother ever tell you that? “Just because so and so does it, doesn’t mean it’s right!”… i believe is the old adage.
And now, the other non-important matters, first you invite me to talk politics, then decline because I “refuse to see others viewpoints.” Well, you must be so damn BLIND that you can’t even see in the comments and posts IMMEDIATELY ABOVE here that “IamGross” clearly proved my wrong and I immediately ADMITTED it, thus blowing up that theory! You’re somewhat right thought. I refuse to give in to shit you have to say that is nowhere near factual. If you can’t back your arguments up with facts, then I’m not going to just give in to your bogus statements and claims (seems to be part of your’s and Dylan’s conservative DNA though). And as for respect, I give it where I see fit. You’re pretty much the only person I’ve ever had a problem with on this site, and most of it is because of your opinions and not deriving from factual information. And as for overboard, this is a fricken Lions blog site. Who isn’t overboard as a fan if you blog on a site dedicated to nothing less than a damn football team. This whole site is overboard as far as the attention it receives. So no, I don’t think I’m ever overboard.
BTW, I really liked your input on the whole CBA thing. Maybe had you not directly attacked me, that wouldn’t have been lost. And remember that, you are the one who personally attacked me first. As far as swearing and blasphemy are concerned, couldn’t care less. I’m a citizen and am entitled to my rights. It’s not illegal to swear on the Internet. And as for the internet, I believe earlier you claimed you wouldn’t waste your breath debating me, you don’t have to, that is unless you had previously planned on doing that via video or sound bytes, because mostly the internet is communicated through via typing.
And lastly, to both you and Dylan, I admit I don’t know everything when it comes to the Lions, but when it comes to politics, I am 100% confident in my ability to debate with facts. If it can’t be backed up on politifact.com, factcheck.org (both non-partisan fact check sites) or CBO.gov or JCT.gov in some shape or form, then it probably can’t be called factual. That’s where most of my political information comes from. So if you are both scared, stubborn little (probably racist…at least Dylan…as most conservatives are these days…especially anyone associated with the Dumbass Tea PArty movement) kids afraid to be enlightened, then so be it. Just don’t try to paint yourselves as winners in either of these debates, because you’ve both shown you are stubborn in your ways.