Lions Notes: Video Of Peter King's Lions Super Bowl Prediction

by Sean Yuille on Jul 31, 2011 12:42 AM EDT in Detroit Lions Notes

In case you missed it, earlier this week Peter King was asked during an interview to give his pick for the Super Bowl. He decided to give a "little bit of an upset" and said the Detroit Lions "might" be a team that can get there. The caveat is he wants to see what the Lions do during free agency, but the fact that they are even being mentioned in the same sentence as the Super Bowl shows how far this franchise has come. Here's the video:
The NFLPA recertified on Saturday. Lions player rep Kyle Vanden Bosch believes Detroit's vote was unanimously in favor of recertification.
Lions offensive tackle Tony Ugoh restructured his deal on Saturday. As a result, he won't be able to practice until Aug. 4, which is also the case for players that were free agents after the lockout ended.
Barry Sanders was one of the guests on the Rich Eisen Podcast this week.
Bill Ford Jr. spoke to the media at Saturday's practice.
After being released by the Texans, former Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky is reportedly heading to Indianapolis to play for the Colts.
Barrett Ruud has agreed to a deal with the Titans, meaning Stephen Tulloch likely won't be re-signing with them.
The Bears signed Marion Barber on Saturday. Also, it's looking like center Olin Kreutz may not be returning to Chicago, which would be pretty good news for the Lions and their defensive line.

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Marion Barber to the Bears huh?

Looks like we’ll be seeing more of this…

"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."

"I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too."

by Bighaircut on Jul 31, 2011 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs

Sounds like Tulloch's agents have taken too long

The brinksmanship that the Rosenhaus agents like to use is going to backfire on them this time. Barnett is going to end up with the Lions and Tulloch is going to end up as odd man out and with less money.

by TuffLynx on Jul 31, 2011 1:03 AM EDT reply actions

That is

Suoer aganr Drew for ya.

"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."

by Rick Chaffee on Jul 31, 2011 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions

super

"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."

by Rick Chaffee on Jul 31, 2011 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

agent

damn am i illiterate,lol

"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."

by Rick Chaffee on Jul 31, 2011 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Interesting that the Titans are out

I wonder who the other big suitor is seeing it seems unlikely the Eagles have any space left for ST..

I"m also happy the Bears appear to be trying guys out at C. It’s certainly possible they’ll bring in a decent player and that’s why Olin was cut, but if they don’t – I almost feel bad for Cutler’s upcoming pains…

The Dis-Assembly Line - The unofficial, official name for the next best D-line in football.

by rames on Jul 31, 2011 1:06 AM EDT reply actions

Say it again Sam! Say it again.

Our front 4 could have some stupid (AFC North) stats on them this year. We could see at least 1 of these guys be in the lead at some point in sacks. If Fairley is what we saw at Auburn. . . We are some lucky Lions fans cause we have a decade of dominance on the D line. I mean if they all stick around for a majority of their careers that is. And I include SLH in that group he is too talented to let go of as a 3rd guy down the road.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 31, 2011 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions

On a side note

I think SLH will have stats that blow us away this year. . D Will will get the more reps but SLH coming in fresh on a drive is going to get some sick numbers this year. He is kind of like our 6th man in the NBA.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 31, 2011 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed with SLH

D will is done IMO. He hasn’t done shit for us for a 3rd or 4th rnd pick (I’m a lil drunk right now so I can’t recall correctly.) We have too many UDFA that can do so much more than he has done thus far. Why waste more cap money on him?

by Usmarine0341 on Jul 31, 2011 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions

He certainly stepped up his game last season. The big fella made some nice run stops, and manged to get pressure multiple times on he QB.

I pull hard for someone that’s a bit of an underdog. Props to Kuceruk for coaching him up.

.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?

by delusional on Jul 31, 2011 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions

i still say....

To have a dominate D-line you have to have dominate edge rushers. They will always collect the bulk of the sacks no matter what. I do think that Fairly and Suh can provide a unique amount of pressure up the middle… but the truely TRUELY become dominate that pressure MUST come off the edge…. so guys please temper some of that homerisim. And realize what our line is….. and pay attention to the players that could make the line beast….AKA Lo Jack and Avril. If those two play at a high level then YES you can bet it will be nasty trying to pass on the Lions. But if they play average….then this line may not be what people expect…. great pressure from the inside… but the outside rushers have to clean up what they blow up.

This is why i kept saying we need to fix the run defence first so that those edge rushers can be involved. If we are in 2nd and 4 all the time then those guys will disappear.

by Shankdiddy on Jul 31, 2011 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions

It goes with out saying

that you need good edge rushers BUT edge rushers can’t do shit for the most part without pressure from the DT’s. Remember Marinelli’s D’lines where every QB could step up in the pocket and throw on us?

by Usmarine0341 on Jul 31, 2011 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions

They were doing it last year.

Avril had 8.5, LoJack had 6, Turk had 5, and KVB had 4. Definitely not worried about those guys. PLUS, I expect to see Suh lining up out there every once in a while.

by doctorj on Jul 31, 2011 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions

WOW.....

We could legitimately get Tulloch for 5 years 25 Million. That would just be awesome. Mayhew would be an absolute genius if he pulled this off. Barnett for more than 3.5 mil would be a disaster.

Malek

by Matthew Malek on Jul 31, 2011 2:00 AM EDT reply actions

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.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?

by delusional on Jul 31, 2011 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Ugoh

I’m curious to find out the details on this restructuring. I have to assume he took a pay cut to help his chances to stay on the roster. Interesting move.

Individuals should protect themselves. Governments can't protect individuals from themselves, it's just impossible, otherwise they become a tyranical state. -Ron Paul

by Ee Oulo on Jul 31, 2011 2:34 AM EDT reply actions

i do think we have to look at who we can really keep in the cap era

i mean can we afford to have SLH sitting on the bench or play minimal snaps or 3 good qb’s?… i mean i would think we should consider trading Shawn Hill and Cory Williams and maybe turk mcbride… clear some cap room and allow Drew stanton to back up staff…SLH to rotate with Suh and fairly and give willie young some pt….save money and maintain the same level of play or better….. just saying it is hard for me to believe we can continue with these guys if we have younger cheaper talent that can play at the same level already on the team.

by Shankdiddy on Jul 31, 2011 2:50 AM EDT reply actions

HELLLLLLLL noooooooooooooooo

I would never get rid of Hill until Staff proves he can stay on the field.

by Usmarine0341 on Jul 31, 2011 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Sadly....

by doctorj on Jul 31, 2011 4:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Bowl chances

He’s got a point. Look at the giants a few years ago. A dominate defensive line and a little bit of luck is all you need to win the bowl. Even the mighty Tom Brady turns into Joey Harrington when he gets hit a few times.

by hoovcluck on Jul 31, 2011 2:55 AM EDT reply actions

Let's go plus .500 first

Love the optimism. I want to say it’s been a decade, but let’s not forget that some experts (lol) said we were worth watching in both ’07 and ’08.

King said the same thing on the Rich Eisen podcast. Surprised that wasn’t up here as that was put there earlier in the week.

Let’s start winning close games before talking playoffs let alone SB.

And hoovcluck, don’t ever compare Brady to Blue Skies again. Brady doesn’t get hit. Harrington never got hit because he threw terrible picks away. Joey played the piano. Brady brings in a dozen of Juillard grads and leaves before they’re done warming up.

by fluff855 on Jul 31, 2011 3:39 AM EDT reply actions

Joey never got hit?

Did you watch the games? I still don’t think he ever got a chance to be successful. Yeah Millen ruined our football watching lives but Joey didn’t stand a chance during his playing career with Millen putting the pieces around him. If I were Joey I would despise Millen.

by doctorj on Jul 31, 2011 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Superbowl is a lofty goal at the moment

But that’s what you play the game for right?

by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 31, 2011 7:42 AM EDT reply actions

Well, yeah...

Of course he got hit. Plenty. I was accentuating the crystal clear negative…

Hindsight is 20/20 on Joey. Many folks stood up and applauded during the early drafts. Joey/Chuckles/RoyRoy/and the Pillsbury dropboy were supposed to be the best receiving trio in the NFL. Wouldacouldashoulda.

Joey’s legacy was cemented by his play outside Detroit. 3rd string caliber play in Miami (Turkey tasted awful that wretched Thursday), and a remainder of a career holding the clipboard of the clipboard holder in ATL and NO.

Let’s celebrate the looks of things being built properly. I’m not screaming double digit wins this year, but I think it’s safe to say that our boys have a chance to win any game they show up for this season. That’s a far cry from the absolute depths of despair.

Peace,

LionsliferstuckinWI

by fluff855 on Jul 31, 2011 7:46 AM EDT reply actions