Lions Notes: The Wait Is Almost Over!

by Sean Yuille on Jan 7, 2012 3:42 PM EST in Detroit Lions Notes

Game day has finally arrived. For the first time since 1999, the Detroit Lions will play in a playoff game tonight. Hopefully, for the first time in almost exactly 20 years, the Lions will pick up their first playoff victory.
Remember: There are different rules for overtime in the playoffs.
The referee for today's game against the Saints will be Tony Corrente, who officiated the Lions/Chiefs game earlier this season. Let's hope this is the only time he needs to be mentioned today.
Shaun Hill hasn't thought too much about where he will be playing next season. His contract is up after this season, and although he said he would like to return, a new contract isn't on his mind right now.
Matthew Stafford was interviewed at a Pistons game earlier this week.

Jim Schwartz said the Lions added Joique Bell because they think he can contribute at running back in the future, not to provide insight into the Saints.
Football Outsiders projects the franchise tag for defensive ends to be around $10.595-$11.002 million.
Dominic Raiola wasn't thrilled that Jim Harbaugh said earlier this week that the 49ers are preparing more for the Saints. If New Orleans wins, San Francisco will take on the Saints. If the Lions win, the 49ers will draw the Giants or Falcons. Personally, I didn't have a big issue with what Harbaugh said simply because he noted that the "greater share" of the preparation is for New Orleans. That makes sense given that the odds do favor a matchup with New Orleans. Obviously the hope is the Lions will throw a wrench in Harbaugh's plans.
Packers linebacker Erik Walden was fined $15,000 for his late hit on Matthew Stafford last week.
It's amazing how many starters on the 2008 Lions team aren't even playing football anymore.
The Bears' new offensive coordinator is Mike Tice.

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Today is the Day!!!!

After all the Heartache, after all the Frustration, after 0 – 16, the Lion’s are headed to the playoffs – today we shock the world and beat the Saints

This is our Year!!!!!

by Ace27 on Jan 7, 2012 3:47 PM EST reply actions

Let Hill walk, he's a great back up but....

I think Stanton has the better future as the back up, and If i remember correctly he play very well when he started for us a few games. Bring Stanton back…

by msivits on Jan 7, 2012 3:53 PM EST reply actions

Hill has served his purpose.

Well done, Shaun; take a bow! I’m thinking with Stanton at #2 next season, the Lions probably don’t need to carry a 3rd QB on the roster. Put a QB on the practice squad.

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Jan 7, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions

I'd love for them to snag Greg McElroy if/when the Jets cut him lose

to be our 3rd

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 Jan 7, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions

I'm not going to debate with anyone tonight.

Okay… let’s do it; you got a beat on him, Ee, and since you come across trustworthy, let’s carry a 3rd QB for starters.

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Jan 8, 2012 12:10 AM EST up reply actions

Fan of the Detroit Tigers ~ Detroit Lions ~ Detroit Red Wings! - No Town Better to be a fan of!
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Restoring the Roar - The 2011 Detroit Lions! (10-6) SMASH THE SAINTS!

by MuleRules on Jan 7, 2012 3:57 PM EST reply actions

Time check...

only 3 hours, 19 minutes

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Jan 7, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions

I have a ton of confidence in you guys

Yall deserve this more then anybody, and I really think you guys can pull this off. The whole country is rooting for you in this one, best of luck.

by dirtybirds233 on Jan 7, 2012 3:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

Thanks

good luck against the Giants tomorrow!

by MuleRules on Jan 7, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions

Oh Fun

Mayock and Hammonds on call for the Texans/Bengals game

by MuleRules on Jan 7, 2012 4:00 PM EST reply actions

I like Mayock both as an announcer and draft analysis

best than Mel “im surprised i still have a job” Kiper, and he has very good analysis even though he hasnt broadcasted a lot

by Liontotheextreme on Jan 7, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

Apparently you don't watch Notre Dame games

Dispise the domers, but watch the Michigan, State, Purdue, and academy games to root against them.

by cokolman on Jan 7, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions

Games for tonight are going to be streamed online as well

by MuleRules on Jan 7, 2012 4:04 PM EST reply actions

where?

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by joshsun on Jan 7, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions

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by Sean Yuille on Jan 7, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

thanks

You going to have an open thread for the early game?

by joshsun on Jan 7, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions

OMG OMG OMG OMG

That’s it.

by severs28 on Jan 7, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions

Here you go guys

Eat it up

http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d825c86d0/Lombardi-s-wild-card-pre-game-speech

by Liontotheextreme on Jan 7, 2012 4:07 PM EST reply actions

stirs the soul

by joshsun on Jan 7, 2012 4:11 PM EST up reply actions

The Niners

have also already played the Giants and this year. So they have a little more scouting on them than they may have on the Saints. Maybe that’s what Jim was referring to.

by severs28 on Jan 7, 2012 4:08 PM EST reply actions

I understand why Harbaugh said what he said

but I also understand Dom looking for any extra motivation to win tonight. Cool with me.

Also, did we not sign Hill to a two-year extension last season? I thought we did, but apparently not. We should be able to bring him back, I can’t imagine him leaving for anything but a starting job, which he probably won’t be able to find elsewhere.

by motown313 on Jan 7, 2012 4:08 PM EST reply actions

Really excited!!!

Since I’m only 16 yrs old I wasnt old enough to remember the last playoff game

by Shady313 on Jan 7, 2012 4:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Sir Charles loves us....

by MuleRules on Jan 7, 2012 4:24 PM EST reply actions

Sucks.

I work until 7 then 45 minute commute. Only 15 minutes to shower,eat watch pregame and discuss the game. Grrr go lions!

Matt millen:He puts the oron in moron and the upid in dumb.

by awayfromthepride on Jan 7, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions

why shower?

if you’re at home? lol

by MuleRules on Jan 7, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions

I like showers

Wakes me up after a long days work

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by Detroitnr1 on Jan 7, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions

Im usually covered in grease after work. Wifes none too happy if I plop down on the couch. Love showers anyway.

Matt millen:He puts the oron in moron and the upid in dumb.

by awayfromthepride on Jan 7, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions

Any other game I could get off early..... But my boss is a saints fan. If we win next week is gonna suck.

Matt millen:He puts the oron in moron and the upid in dumb.

by awayfromthepride on Jan 7, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions

lol

Who is the only Maniac to appear in every mmamania fantasy football league superbowl in league history?

by DetroitDrew1980 on Jan 7, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions

Come On Guys Lets Win this

And thank you Charles Barkely!!

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by Detroitnr1 on Jan 7, 2012 4:28 PM EST reply actions

who knows what he knows about football but

Thank you we need all the help we can get!

by Liontotheextreme on Jan 7, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions

I love the Bears

heheheh

The boys are back in town!

Follow @ryan_ames

by rames on Jan 7, 2012 4:51 PM EST reply actions

Hey... wasn't Cutler suppose lead them to Division this season?

Geez, I forgot all about them. Maybe they’ll give Millen a second shot, to fill Angelo’s vacancy. BWAH-HA-HA-HA

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Jan 7, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

omg that would be a dream come true

to be able to have Millen fuck up another team, and it be the Bears. Oh what a dream!

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by Ee Oulo on Jan 7, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions

Another demon to exorcize tonight...

last playoff road victory… December 22, 1957 @ S.F. 31 -27

Jason Hanson with the GW field goal tonight… Lions 31 – Saints 30

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Jan 7, 2012 5:00 PM EST reply actions

I woke up at 1:55 AM DAMMIT!

Meaning no disrespect to our veterans, today has been the second longest day surpassed only by June 6, 1944 (D-Day)!!! GO LIONS!!!

by Jeff Lamphere on Jan 7, 2012 5:01 PM EST reply actions

Game time in a few hours!!!

My first post but ive been keeping up with this for quite a while maybe a year and some? Anyways… i live 45 minutes from new orleans now and cant be more excited! People are trash talking everywhere i go with my lions hoodie! I hope to put their negativity to rest after tonight!

by Jeremy Garner on Jan 7, 2012 5:22 PM EST reply actions