Lions Quotes: Jim Schwartz After Bills Game

by Sean Yuille on Sep 3, 2010 3:44 AM EDT in Comcast Sponsored Posts

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Opening Statement:: "I just got done doing radio and I took a lot of questions on where we think the team is and what kind of training camp we had, what kind of preseason we had and the only answer that I have is: none of that matters. The only thing that matters is how we go forward from this point. Preseason don’t count; how we did in training camp doesn’t count; it’s how we respond during the season – 16 regular season games and on after that. Try to put preseason where it is; let’s not read too much into in and let’s go to work next week for Chicago."
On how difficult it will be to narrow the roster down:: "I thought particularly in the fourth quarter – when knew it would – we had some guys really fighting hard for jobs. I said before, you want to see guys win jobs. I think guys that ended up making our roster, they will have won jobs in the fourth quarter of this game. Defense played a lot of snaps; we were really shorthanded. We were putting people in a couple of positions that they don’t play, but I thought they soldiered through and did a really nice job there. We’ll have some difficult decisions."

On what he did at MLB with LB Landon Johnson and LB Rocky Boiman playing as well:

"Vinny (Ciurciu) played in there also. I thought that early on- again it’s hard to see – Landon (Johnson) showed up in the game. Landon did a nice job with the huddle; we didn’t have any missed assignments, we didn’t have a fire drill, so to speak, where we were messing a lot of things up. Both of those guys are veteran players; both of them played inside and outside linebacker and had pretty good long careers. So we expected them to go out and be able execute our defense."

On S Louis Delmas not playing:

" That was another one; he wasn’t 100 percent and it didn’t make a whole lot of sense to put somebody out there when we got the Chicago game coming up and I wanted guys 100-percent going into the Chicago game. So, anybody that was nursing something, we just decided it was better not to even have them out there."

On if he is concerned that Delmas may not play against Chicago:

"I don’t think so. I think we’re pretty confident that he’ll be back out there."

On QB Matthew Stafford’s work tonight:

"He had the one play – sort of put him in a bad position. The NFL sort of tweaked the no huddle rule and that interception was a little bit on me because I commanded the offense to go no huddle there. It’s something we didn’t really prepare this week; didn’t do anything. It really took them by surprise, but I wanted them to get used to the new sort of procedure. We just got a memo this week on how they were going to change their mechanics on no huddle and stuff like that and I didn’t want potential the first time that we would do it in the regular season. So I wanted just to have Matt go through it and it backfired on us. That was more of the Head Coach’s fault than the quarterback’s fault."

On what the change was:

"They’re just trying to get out of there quicker and they’re looking at one of the linesman for the signal to be able to snap. I thought our tempo was good with it. But again, it’s something that we hadn’t practiced; it was a play that we hadn’t practiced and more me trying to get something out of a preseason game and trying to do something rather than in a bad play by the quarterback or the wide receiver."

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Kevin Smith

“We’ll have some difficult decisions.”

He’s definitely getting cut. I’m gonna make a FanPost.

by FMFDOC8404 on Sep 3, 2010 9:05 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed

Next in line is Stafford since he threw an interception.

The beginning of the end of the misery

by Latif Masud on Sep 3, 2010 10:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

+1

And we can save a lot of money too :) .. How abt Pettigrew ? .. He hasn’t done as well as Heller or Gronk in pre-season .. plus we hv Scheff .. and he is coming off surgery too …

Lolll

by Libran on Sep 3, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey

Just like Smith, Grew had surgery … Just like we got Best, we now have Scheff .. and Like Mo Mo, and De De performed well against 2nd and 3rd teams, Gronk and Heller did too ..

So we keep everyone else and cut Smith AND Pettigrew …

Everyone is so smart around here .. maybe the lions are hiring .. I sense Schwartz and Mayhew’s jobs are in danger :)

by Libran on Sep 3, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Damn

thats a Chuckler.

by lionsfan4ever on Sep 3, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

why cut him when u can trade him

by lionsfan4ever on Sep 3, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Mayhew need to work his Jedi Mind powers...

2 package these guys up & get Revis.

by LTownDown on Sep 3, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Speculation among Seahawks fans it that they are getting Revis LoL!

With the Wilson trade and now the team trading Whozyomama to free up cash they are convinced of it. I would LMAO if they were getting Haynesworth instead ;)

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I would LMAO at Revis...

Going from the Jets to the Seahawks… Way to make yourself irrelevant.

by j16941 on Sep 3, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

It would shed some light on their recent moves, hell they did show interest in Vincent Jackson too

But I do think something is afoot in Seattle, you don’t move a salary in an uncapped year unless your bringing a big dog in.

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

They're trying...

But my bet is that they will not be able to move Housh, and if they do somehow get V-Jax away from SD, they would either have to cut Housh or keep him to play opposite of Jackson. I wouldn’t think that was out of the realm of possibility either, considering Deion Branch is the injury master, Mike Williams is junk that we threw away, Golden Tate is a rookie, Deon Butler is only in his 2nd year, and their only other options are either Ben Obomanu or Brandon Jones. Not exactly a great crop there…

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by KDawg on Sep 3, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

get a low pick

some of these players may get some value

GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.

by DINORDO on Sep 3, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Ciurciu

Any news on Ciurciu? It looked like he banged his knee up a little last night. Was it just a tweak or could it have been something serious?

by BBlades on Sep 3, 2010 9:26 AM EDT reply actions

And in further Lions news veteran line backer Vinny Ciurciu still sucks in coverage.

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

He always will, he's just not fast or agile enough

He’s like a tank in the running game, but he’s way too slow to cover anyone except for a fullback or slow tight end in the passing game.

by WestsideLionsFan on Sep 3, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Interesting....

I think guys that ended up making our roster

He used past tense. Do you think they already have the final 53 decided or am I reading too much into his comment? I know they only have until tomorrow anyway, but still…..

by DrewsLions on Sep 3, 2010 9:52 AM EDT reply actions

I think you are... in a way...

My interpretation was that there are a couple guys that were on the bubble that made the team in his mind due to their play in the 4th.

In other words, a couple guys got the HC on their side.

by CLF on Sep 3, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Schwartz aid in an interview, post game audio on the liosns site

That some guys absolutely made the team based on their 4th quarter performance. at about the 2 minute mark but the relevant info starts about 1:30.
http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-09-02-10/a65c4011-ae6d-48fb-a961-1c745fc474ac

He also said that the interception was more his fault than Stafford’s because he forced them into 2 minute huddle on the fly, to test em, when no one was prepared for it. Damn it sure is good to have a real coach.

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I think they will do their due dilligence.

Mayhew and Schwartz are viewing film and will turn over every rock to find the right 53 men.
I expect them to use the PUP list to their advantage also and wait it out to announce some releases hoping for a potential trade. When all is said and done they will feel comfortable in their decisions.

I thought being lazy was a bad thing, So I gave up thinking.

by Wayne Fontes on Sep 3, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Listening to him now and he said they may keep some guys for trading

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

He being Schwartz

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

can they put K smith on the PUP?

His recovery has been amazing but he clearly needs more time to rest and rehab that knee. Would that be something they could do?

Lions fans deserve better than being the laughing stock of the NFL. Lets all hope they are heading in the right direction finally.

by joshsun on Sep 3, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Injury or no injury

He has no speed, no burst, no shiftyness, but a big heart that earned him a NFL contract, why delay the inevitable? Besides not playing special teams either.

If you want overall team speed to increase, this is one place to look.

by delusional on Sep 3, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

It's possible

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Sep 3, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Lets not start cutting players just yet

There is still tape I am sure Jim Schwartz has a spot on the couch today watching video over and over on specific players. The move to cut players can’t be takin lightly. I think when he says we have a tough decision to make he means we have 5 guys that deserve to be on the roster but we can’t keep all of them. Jimbo didn’t even have to bring up the INT he actually went out of his way to say that one was on me. Accountabillity its still something I am not use to around here.

I had a dream were the Lions let me sign a 1 day contract they let me practice with them running drills and catching passes from Matt…At the end of the day I was called into Mayhews office. I was told I had just been traded to seattle for a 5th round draft pick.

by The Profiler on Sep 3, 2010 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

Actually that bothered me a bit.....after all Staff threw it and Calvin did not run a very good route either.

I get what Schwartz is saying but lets be real here and give the players who made the mistakes reponsibility.

by NorthLeft12 on Sep 3, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I think he is taking the fall because he threw staff into a 2 minute offense before he had a rythem going.

He did it intentionally to see how we would handle it. It is kind of like leaving Follett out there on on nickle and dime 2 minute defenses. You pretty much know it is going to be a fail or possibly epic fail, but you do it now because it is the time to test and evaluate that kind of thing.

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

So does that mean Stanton Passes

Soon as Stanton gets in, We make the comeback. I am going to nominate him preseason MVP.

by d_ronii on Sep 3, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Stanton certainly helped himself, his stock is up, perfect time to trade him :)

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

We need to stock up on DBs and LBs

by d_ronii on Sep 3, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Stanton is not going anywhere

He is comfortable in our system, and our coaches are comfortable with him on the roster. He did nothing but good things during the preseason, and he really showed some poise that he may have lacked previously. Amazing what good coaching can do for some players. I STILL think Stanton is better than Hill…and I am sticking to it.

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by KDawg on Sep 3, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

GO STATE!

by CLF on Sep 3, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

disagreed.

sorry kdawg, but i really just feel that stanton is utter crap when he’s not playing against 3rd, 4th, and 5th string players.
much rather have hill not losing the game for us.
but overall: let’s just hope we won’t have to play either because staff is forever healthy.

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--Duffy Daugherty

by GhostManOnThird on Sep 3, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Hill can pull a “Trent Dilfer” and just manage the game without screwing up too bad. Stanton is definitely crap.
The only value Drew has right now is that he knows the offense. He’ll make the roster this season as the designated clipboard holder.
Next season, he’s out of the NFL.

by RobertPorcher on Sep 4, 2010 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Our LBs did a good job

even the missed tlks changed the plays that lead to gang tpye tlks esp in tne 2nd and 3rd.Rocky Boiman my BOUY ans GYM’s come on drafted { Heres the suprize } mayhewed pick up

by lionsfan4ever on Sep 3, 2010 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

wow thats bad lol

by lionsfan4ever on Sep 3, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Louis Delmas

I really hope he is fully healthy for the Chicago game. Here’s hoping he gets to say hi to Jay Cutler on a safety blitz.

by Detroitsportsfan3 on Sep 3, 2010 12:38 PM EDT reply actions

So how many trades....

Do you think Mayhew will make before 6 pm Saturday?

Which players will be traded?

Further more… which players will be traded for?

I have a hinkering feeling that there has been a few trades in the works for most of Preseason. Deals that required the Lions to put ‘those’ players in certain situations or have those players do different things on the field.

by CLF on Sep 3, 2010 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

Well I am not sure but here is my thoughts

Kevin Smith: Not good trade bait because his value is likely too low right now, but you never know. I could for sure see them trading Morris or Dorsey for a late round pick. With this out of the way now lets talk abot the guys with real value.

Drew Stanton: His stock is as high as it is going to go, he just won the preseason MVP as someone earlier said. And he is totally expendable. 2 quarterbacks are enough on this roster and it would free up a spot for someone who actually will play. Also 1 year left on his contract and a need for some teams out there to get a solid backup. Teams that might bite on him. Arizona, Giants, Pittsburgh, Redskins, Raiders, Texans, Panthers, Ravens, Patriots. Errr you get the picture, I am going to stop now.

Gosder Cherilus: With Jon Jansen out playing him and the emergence of Cory Hilliard there might be a lot of teams that value him enough to actually overpay for him. teams with offensive line woes include the Cowboys, Eagles, Redskins, Bears, Vikings, Ravens, and the Rams. On a side note I love how many of these teams we play this year :)

Andre Fluellen: He is decent and someone might give us a late round pick if they are low on the waiver wire. I guess you could include McBride in this and Cohen too, though I think you would have to pay a bit more for them.

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by Evilsmurf on Sep 3, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Stanton played well in the preseason last year too and a lot of people here (you know who you are) wanted him to start

It’s starting to feel like deja vu around here a little bit. I still think we should cut him and give his roster spot to a bubble guy. Chances are he won’t get picked up when people look at his game tape against real D from 2009. If we actually need him to play we can just pick him up at that time.

by WestsideLionsFan on Sep 3, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions

Some people just don't get it...

When the kid has guys actually BLOCKING for him, he makes things happen…period. When he got a shot in 09, NOBODY blocked for him and he ended up going out with a shoulder injury. I am so sick of people bashing on Stanton. I am not a Spartans fan, and I could care less about Drew Stanton as a person (well…outside of I don’t wish any ill will on him), but I know TALENT when I see it, and that kid has talent. He is not on the same level as Stafford or many other starting QBs in the league, but give him time in the pocket and a decent running game (two things he did NOT have in 09) and he will show people that he can be a solid backup.

The Lions are going to keep 3 QBs guys…mark it down, get a grip, and move on.

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by KDawg on Sep 3, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I saw some throws this preseason...

That were pretty impressive.

Seems he has developed some zip and power to his throw, as well as accuracy.

by CLF on Sep 3, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Your right Kdawg

they will keep 3 qbs

by lionsfan4ever on Sep 3, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Or like Smurfy said

get somethin out of him in trade

by lionsfan4ever on Sep 3, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Nobody is gonna give us anything for Stanton.

Seriously. The kid can’t play. You guys are all on drugs.
I agree with Westside’s original comment – Cut him and pick him up later if we have injuries at the position. No one else will go near him, so we could keep in in street clothes as our 54th member of the roster.
It won’t happen though. The Lions will keep him on for one more season.

by RobertPorcher on Sep 4, 2010 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions

*keep HIM in street clothes.

bahhh with the typos. Also, in compliance with the terms and conditions of this website, I apologize for saying you guys are on drugs. (But if you are, call me! Let’s party!)

by RobertPorcher on Sep 4, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions