Lions Notes: Jim Schwartz Tells Sean Payton To 'Go Win This Thing'

by Sean Yuille on Jan 14, 2012 12:41 AM EST in Detroit Lions Notes

Here's a great tidbit from Michael David Smith: Out of all the quarterbacks that entered the playoffs, Matthew Stafford was the youngest. Let that sink in. To say the future is bright at quarterback might be an understatement.
Jim Schwartz had a great quote when asked about how he must be comfortable knowing that he has a quarterback in place for the next decade: "He's only 23, I'd say we have more than a decade."
The Lions/Saints game was featured on Sound FX this week. After the game, during the handshakes, Schwartz could be heard telling Sean Payton, "Go win this thing, man. See you down the road." I agree with the sentiment. I'm hoping the Saints do go win this thing, especially against the 49ers on Saturday.
With all of the talk about Jeff Backus and the left tackle position as of late, many have wondered about where Jason Fox fits into the equation. I think Schwartz did a good job of summing up the situation earlier this week: "We still have high regard for him but the biggest thing is he needs to put injuries behind him."

Last Saturday, the Saints left a seat in the press box open and had a notice on it that read, "The New Orleans Saints honor the memory of Tom Kowalski." (Via Peter King)
The Lions/Saints game was the third most watched wild card game on a Saturday in the last 12 years.
Calvin Johnson set a couple records during last Saturday's game against the Saints.
The Lions offseason conditioning program is likely going to begin in mid-April.
SB Nation's latest 2012 NFL Mock Draft has the Lions selecting Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard. I think he will become this year's Prince Amukamara (also a cornerback from Nebraska) and be one of the most popular predicted picks for the Lions.
The NFL did not fine Stafford for wearing a Detroit Tigers hat during an interview with NBC last Saturday. Common sense prevails for once!
Former Lion Dick Stanfel is among the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2012 class of inductees.

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I have respect for the Saints

and I’m definitely rooting for them (behind my beloved Giants of course).

President of the Tony Scheffler Fan Club

by ZWC11 on Jan 14, 2012 1:01 AM EST reply actions

RIP Tom

The man with the stach will be remembered for taking crazed lions fans calls after a loss… its sad that he passed away before the best lions season in a decade.

by Liontotheextreme on Jan 14, 2012 2:34 AM EST reply actions

figures the one winning season post-Millen we'd have he'd die prior to.

Life isn’t fair I wish he could have seen it.

What's so funny 2011 Lions? Gordon Bombay doesn't think losing is funny.
Leshoure = 2012 Beastmode

Draft Konz!!

by Dtrain81 on Jan 14, 2012 5:33 AM EST up reply actions

Many people believe had saw the season very well

In fact, from probably the best seats available.

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by joshsun on Jan 14, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

from below the field?

Just kidding guys. . . Killer may have been hated by some for telling us fans what we didn’t want to know, but love him or hate him, the guy knew the Lions.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jan 14, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

Please no Dennard, that guy is average

Why are we always talking about Neb. Players lately? Just cause we drafted Suh shouldn’t mean we have to do this Husker thing every year. We need a stud CB, if that’s the route we take.

I’m rooting for the Niner’s, fuck the Saints and the privileged officiating they got in not 1 but 2 games against us.

Besides, I have a couple friends that are Niner’s fans and Harbaugh is my favorite U-M QB of all time.

by SanDiegoMick on Jan 14, 2012 5:18 AM EST reply actions

Agree'd Mick

I always root for the Wolverine ties as well. I am a die hard NFC North fan so I guess I am rooting for a re-peat if Brady can’t win it all. That and I like alot of the Packers fans over at the Acme Packing Comp.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jan 14, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions