Jeff Backus Feels Bad About Matthew Stafford's Injury
by Sean Yuille on Sep 14, 2010 10:46 AM EDT
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PrintWhen Julius Peppers blew by Jeff Backus toward the end of the second quarter on Sunday, you could tell that something bad was going to happen. Matthew Stafford dropped back to pass and had absolutely no idea Peppers was about to light him up, giving him no chance to brace for the big hit that was coming.
All Backus could do is watch as Peppers drilled Stafford and drove him into the ground. The ball came loose and was recovered by Chicago, eventually leading to a field goal. But that obviously wasn't the worst part. Stafford went down on his shoulder in a bad way, and for the second straight Lions game in Chicago, he had to leave the game with an injury.
As you can imagine, Backus feels pretty badly about what happened. Because Peppers got by him, Stafford took a hard hit and is now out for a still-to-be-determined amount of time. The play not only cost the Lions points, but also their quarterback.
"It’s your worst nightmare as an offensive lineman," he said quietly. "It’s our job to keep (Stafford) upright."
Backus’ face reddened. He had cost his team immeasurably. It was not his intent, but it was now his burden.
"We can’t have any mistakes," he said. "There’s consequences. And today, it cost us having Matt in the second half. ... I’ve never been in this situation before, where I’m the direct cause of my quarterback getting hurt."
Backus certainly isn't the only one to allow a sack against Peppers, but unfortunately this one resulted in an injury, and because of that it will not soon be forgotten.
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Jeff man up and take responsibility. You could tell it weighed heavy on him, but it should. Our team entrusted you to protect our franchise qb’s blind side and you blew it.
Maybe we should have helped him out more with a chip or a double (especially backed up against our own goal line) Maybe Jim blowing all that smoke up his but got to his head, I don’t know. I do know peppers made him look silly on that play. Slapped his hands out of the way like he was a three year old.
Of course the first ever Lions game I go to (vs philly) I will be stuck with Hill. Thanks Sackus
( Maybe we should have helped him out more with a chip)
The bears certainly did it to help protect Cutler. A lot of this blame goes to the coaching.
At least Backus manned up. It was just one play though. A costly play but, only one.
We can’t expect every player to be perfect on every play. It’s just not feasible.
The season has certainly taken a hit however. It’s the result of this play that makes it
so monumental.
All of our season projections were based on Staff being better than last year.
I’m afraid it’s going to be an uphill battle to win 3-4 without him. Even when he gets
back, is it going to be the same arm we’ve come to love?
I’m bummed, and totally pissed at the Calvin call. The vast majority of opinions from
all sectors of the league, say it should have been a TD.
Expectations don't produce!
That's what I was thinkin
Not 2 many OTs are gonna shut out JP, & I’m pretty sure Sims probably had to help out with Harris in the middle, so logically Linehan should have a TE on his blindside to help Sackus out. & you can’t seriously be expecting a HB or FB to block out Peppers, I mean common man. ISn’t that why M&M went out & got solid 2 TE sets.
especially with a speed bump like Jahvid Best
he can better neutralize the rush by running draws and getting pitch outs to keep the DEs honest.
by x$pcents IV on Sep 14, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Peppers
can’t be stopped by one man. we should have been helping with our TEs. if need be, i would leave Grew in there and just pound on him with Backus. at least a chip on every play. D-line can wear down after a while when facing real double teams.
also thought we could have screened/draw more often to neutralize the rush but i don’t think their pass rush was that bad except for a few whiffs. no one could see that Urlacher blitz coming.
by x$pcents IV on Sep 14, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The next KS Debate.
Can we upgrade in the future? I hope so.
Can we upgrade right now? Probably not. Maybe with a trade (not likely)
Should we have upgraded sooner? Who knows?
Will people want him cut? Yes, for some reason, without a replacement, while he’s still somewhat adequate.
Any other Q’s?
If you can't spell practise write, then dont repond!
Agree with the debate part
You can bet this will be the new hot topic around here.
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by Sean Yuille on Sep 14, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
by Hyperion Ecta on Sep 14, 2010 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
DrewLions quoted on hit
From the ESPN NFC North blog…
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/16279/feeling-the-detroit-lions-burden
Lions fan down in LA (lower Alabama)
+100
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
by Jettero2112 on Sep 14, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Just saw that
Pretty cool.
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by Sean Yuille on Sep 14, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Congrats Drew
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
by Hyperion Ecta on Sep 14, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Congratulations Drew on your National recognition
The professionalism displayed in your post and your passion for the Detroit Lions has given my participation in Pride of Detroit a whole new meaning. I am proud to be associated with members like yourself.
P.S. Let this be a reminder to all of those who chose to make a fanpost , when you make a fanpost you are doing so with the integrity of the POD on the line please take your time and produce thought provoking content which display the class of our membership.
I thought being lazy was a bad thing, So I gave up thinking.
Yes congratulations Drew!........but was it just last week that everyone on here was dumping on ESPN?
“going downhill”, “crap journalism”, and worse from what I recall.
I personally believe your quote just raised their standards….at least this week. LOL
LMAO
GET WELL SOON MATT! We need ya man
by The Profiler on Sep 14, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I know it's hard to find light in this situation..
..but maybe this will be the straw that will finally break the camel’s back and Jeff Backus will finally have parted ways with this organization…you can only hope.
And I quote: "Detroit Bad Boys is full of HOMOS ,JACKASSES and NON-sports fans" - ralphgoblue
Hey Jeff
Use that to your advantage!. Play violent if you have to just beat the DE into the ground!
GET WELL SOON MATT! We need ya man
Peppers is a Pro bowl DE
Why was Backus out there on an island so late in the half? Why did he not get a bump or RB assistance? Where the hell were our highly regarded TEs? Why did Linehan have his QB dropping back with so little time left and the scoreboard in his favor?
Backus is taking this head on and claiming responsibility. I respect that. In my mind, there is another person that put these players in this position. Linehan needs to be smarter than this.
Lions fans deserve better than being the laughing stock of the NFL. Lets all hope they are heading in the right direction finally.
Ok so i am a long time member but i rarely make posts HOWEVER!I have to say this.
The events that have happen this weekend that lead to a heart breaking lost…losing the starting quarterback. To be honest ….the lions do have a curse…and it is mental. What i mean is… Detroit Lions building into a winner has less to do with what we have on paper. And more to do with what the players and coachs have in their hearts. Yes this is a bad way to start. But for the lions to REALLY break this “curse” then this is the perfect way to do it. This is the moment when the Lions have commonly broken down and given in. This is the moment when everyone says “its over”. And you know what….in alot of organizations that is the case. On a winning team they find away to pull it together….to fight through those doubts and FIGHT!!!!. This isnt a motivational speech…it is the truth. And as a fan i look foward to seeing how they play with their hearts out there….how the coachs motivate them….how the players step up. In most of our lives we have witness winners….they also have challenges in their lives….and that moment….that is when they shine. They step up and make it happen. And to me as a fan that is what i want to see…. no excuses….no tails between your legs….rally and fight.
Hill has been waiting a long time..............
in this league for a shot like this, this is his shot, his time to show that he can be a starter not just a 10 year backup. He has every opportunity to make this the Shaun Hill show.
“Great moments are born from great opportunities.”
and damn it Linehan step up and take some of the weight off Backus he’s not the only one to blame here, BUT he’s the only one that’s stepped up!!!!!!
by chainsaw on Sep 14, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
and damn it Linehan step up and take some of the weight off Backus he’s not the only one to blame here, BUT he’s the only one that’s stepped up!!!!!!
+1
Lions fans deserve better than being the laughing stock of the NFL. Lets all hope they are heading in the right direction finally.
+3 or Yarno if he failed to make the proper adjustments
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He's right about him being the direct reason for the sack
For the last 8 years or so, he had to cover the left guard’s ass because it was just a crash test dummy standing there. Now that we have Rob Sims, Backus has to concentrate more on his own assignment and less on that revolving door that used to be the left guard spot. Backus isn’t a terrible LT, just not elite by any standard. He needs TE help IMO.
From 0-16 to the Superbowl baby!
backus sucks. seriously,
i am a diehard lions fan and Backus is junk. anyone remember last year when backus let his guy run free and hit stafford and he fumbled the ball and it was at backus’s feet but he didnt even make an attempt to pick it up. also outside of playing every game, of his career he has succeeded at nothing. we shouldve drafted Oher last year instead of pettigrew. and maybe moved backus to the RT or G position. he allows more sacks then anyone and to be a blindside protector thats not good for him of the future of matt stafford
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