  Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 223 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 209.69.165.10 |
Well it's that time again (thank the heavens!) This time we've got the hapless Bears, who look ready to implode. Still they're 2 points over, I'm guessing due to HFA. Pollard has emerged as the early leader of the team, and if Joey can keep up his mistake-free season, the Lions will win handily. The defense still worries me a little, but hopefully they'll take the Bears to school. Hope Mooch doesn't pull a Marty! LOL Lions 24 Bears 10 | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2413 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.184.100 |
Lions 7 Bears 6 | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8702 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
I'm gonna wait for Myers to chime in before I make any predictions. LMAO | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1561 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.209.118.72 |
Czar.. please. I just had a flashback, or 20. Lions 17, Bears 7 | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5055 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
So what's your pick? | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8704 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Lions 35 Bears 7 | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5056 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
and the Super Bowl right? | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8706 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Yep, first time in history a host city's team plays in it. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5057 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
Sweet. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8707 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
I'll even host the party. | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1563 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.209.118.72 |
I'm there. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5058 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
Its hard for me to take betting advice from someone who thought the Tigers were somehow going to be in Wildcard contention as late as the end of July.... | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 827 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.245 |
Since I called the first game right I will say the Lions win,24 to 10. Lions 2-0 heading into the bye. | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 7343 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.228.192.41 |
14-10 Lions. And another crappy game to boot. | ||
Rusty Member Username: Rusty Post Number: 287 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.175.170.101 |
Close goat but I don't see two TD's being scored. I see 13-10 Detroit. | ||
Andy Member Username: Andy Post Number: 601 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.221.68.196 |
Hey Myers, how do those Wild Card playoffs work again? I'm a big Tigers fan! | ||
Caseyc Member Username: Caseyc Post Number: 483 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 206.18.111.5 |
suprising how a lot of so-called prognosticators are picking da Bears...suspicions of a teeth-rattling defense on Joey may lead to an ugly sludgefest. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8715 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
I got yer teeth rattling defense right here buddy!  | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5069 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
Heh..you know why that picture is so great? I think its Kalimba Edwards first sack...ever. | ||
Rusty Member Username: Rusty Post Number: 288 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.175.170.101 |
I'm definitely not going to call Kalimba a teeth rattler...... This guy does not put consistent pressure on the quarterback. On this particular play he was left totally unblocked. Hall is really the only pass rusher the Lions have. Now if you were to show Kennedy, now thats a teeth rattler. | ||
Rusty Member Username: Rusty Post Number: 289 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.175.170.101 |
how funny, i hadn't seen your last post. agree indeed. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8717 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Actually he has 14 sacks, but you were close Myers. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2415 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.184.100 |
Damn those jerseys suck. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5070 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
14 sacks in what? 3+ years? Pretty dominating force. | ||
Andy Member Username: Andy Post Number: 602 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.221.68.196 |
Waiting for Kalimba Edwards to become a force is like waiting for the Post Broadway to open..... | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2416 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.184.100 |
And resident genius Millen passed on Clinton Portis for good old Kalimba. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5072 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
Was it Millen who passed on Jevon Kearse for Chris Claiborn? That may have been before his time. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2417 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.184.100 |
That one's on Bobby Ross. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5074 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
I kinda figured that...Aaron Gibson...blah. | ||
Bongman Member Username: Bongman Post Number: 750 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.111.56.128 |
We're going to lose by a field goal....I can feel it ! | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 104 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.246.102.174 |
Monday morning Lions headlines. Lions 3 Bears 0 Lions/Bears break record for most punts in one game. Joey goes 6 for 7 (98) yards passing. Jones 35 carries for (72) yards. Hanson sore leg boots (2) yard field goal for win. Lions start season 2-0. super d(motordetroit) | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 806 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.249.61 |
"R. Hamilton, former Michigan kicker, and signed just two days ago , wins one for the Lions on a 39 yard field goal in overtime." Well, I can dream can't I? | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 2309 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 24.22.82.162 |
jjaba's sons will be all decked out with a 70 person tailgate party at Soldier Field. We represent. Dad advises them to keep their yapping down to a minimum. Bears fans are notorious for being rough, smelly, and drunk as skunks. jjaba | ||
Dodgemain Member Username: Dodgemain Post Number: 45 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 68.41.191.58 |
I'm with SuperSport with the Lions. I can't wait for his party. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 195 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 198.109.44.2 |
going out on the same limb that the optimists see... LIONS 16 BEARS 10 | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2420 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 66.42.228.104 |
By the way, The Rock brings up a good point. The Lions can't even handle the routine chore of bringing in a backup kicker without messing it up. They signed a guy who has never kicked in an NFL game. WTF is that? | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1238 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.84.183.189 |
I don't see anything wrong with the signing of Hamilton. It's not like there are a glut of kickers with a ton of NFL experience out there just waiting for a phone call. Granted Hamilton's tried out with a ton of NFL teams only to get cut at the last minute but he's at least close enough to that caliber. He's also played years in the Arena League where the width of the posts are much smaller and he's also played at Michigan Stadium where there's heaps of noise and crowd pressure. He's also on the practice squad until the Lions are 110% sure Hanson can't go. http://www.freep.com/sports/li ons/lions17e_20050917.htm | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 578 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.170.57 |
Hi everybody! Let's do this, let's take care of business in Chi-town. Not that I know anything...but I'm looking for 24-16 Lions. | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 807 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.249.61 |
I like your attitude, Smogboy! And I trust jjaba's sons will be cheering when Hamilton kicks that winning field goal. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2424 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 72.49.95.208 |
Hamilton missed his first extra point attempt. 'nuff said. | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 219 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 198.109.44.2 |
Unbelievable!!!!  | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8734 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
Ya know, I really think Joey isn't the problem. His fuckin' line obviously decided to take the day off, and his recievers can't even run their damn routes. Truly pathetic! Then on defense, what the hell happened to the qb pressure they showed Favre last week? I'm getting sick of Mariucci's candy ass too. I wanna see him chewing some ass when these players mess up. Was glad to atleast see Joey and Jones get in Roy Williams face when he ran his own route and cost Detroit a touchdown. I say can the Mooch. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1200 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.212.62.38 |
Hey, I know things don't look good for the lions right now, but why is it that they are wearing their home jerseys at Chicago? Then I saw in the highlights that the Vikings were wearing their home jerseys on the road as well. What gives? | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 20 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.215.66.112 |
who the fuck cares about jerseys...they all would be losers dressed in white too. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1241 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.84.183.189 |
Williams needed a good chewing out on that route. That was bad and it made everyone look like a$$. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2425 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 72.49.95.208 |
The home team chooses whatever jersey they want to wear and the road team wears the opposite. Can we get Jeff Garcia to a faith healer? | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1201 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.212.62.38 |
Blessyouboys, forgive my insensitivity but I gave up on the Lions when they hired Wayne Fontes as head coach before the end of the season when Dan Reeves and Marty Shottenheimer were available. How long ago was that? You get the picture. Until the Lions get an owner who truly wants to spend money to get quality coaches and players, the Lions will continue to be a sub-par or average team. Period. | ||
Aaron Member Username: Aaron Post Number: 64 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 69.241.224.171 |
Pathetic and embarrassing to the core, but what else is new? | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 460 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.201 |
no lockerroom leadership - somebody wearing a number needs to stand up and rattle the cage I'd suggest a no coaches players meeting to vent and set things right as talented as Harrington may be he doesn't seem to be earning respect from his players - even just having people call him "Joe" instead of "Joey" would help | ||
Andy Member Username: Andy Post Number: 612 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.221.64.213 |
The Ford's aren't cheap, it's more about them being stupid. Millen originally signed for $25 million. Mooch got paid, Joey got paid..... | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1203 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.212.62.38 |
So, Andy, if it's not the money then how are the Fords being studpid? | ||
Andy Member Username: Andy Post Number: 613 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.221.64.213 |
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Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2426 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 72.49.95.208 |
Andy's right. They throw money at the wrong things. Millen's a prime example, they gave a bundle of money to become GM when he had zero experience. They just extended Millen's contract despite the fact he's achieved nothing and isn't in demand to be a GM anywhere else. | ||
Jiminnm Member Username: Jiminnm Post Number: 193 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 69.241.166.178 |
The Lions payroll is among the top 8-10 teams, but they're not getting their money's worth. I don't think will ever win as long as Ford is owner. They continue to make the wrong decisions about management personnel and key players. As a result, there is no real continuity of management or players. I go back to the Tiger Stadium days, when you could vent your frustration by throwing snow balls at Milt Plum. I'm lucky that very few Lions' games are televised here, so I'm not wasting my Sundays watching the games. On the other hand, we get too many Cowboys, Cardinals and Broncos games. | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1564 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.209.118.72 |
Seasons over.
Care to retract that? The Lions are an embarassment. Plain and simple fact. Thank god for MSU. | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 225 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 209.69.165.10 |
ATL_runner: MSU almost blew that game. It looked like a classic comeback for the Irish, and I'm starting to come around and believe that they've got a shot of making a big bowl game. Can't wait to see what a couple years of recruiting will do for them. Man that was unexpected. I gave up after the Williams debacle. Still, the NFC North is wide open, and the bye week gives us time to work on some serious issues... O-Line, Scrambling, Route Running, LB Coverage. I can say one thing that made me laugh was that "initiation" the Bears O-Line gave their boy Kyle Orton. LOL Is it too late to change season predictions? | ||
Paulmcall Member Username: Paulmcall Post Number: 503 Registered: 05-2004 Posted From: 68.40.119.216 |
Just when you think things might be different, the Lions come through predictably. They didn't let us down!! Typical Lions. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 52 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.220 |
I have to admit, I am shocked at how badly they were beaten, it is embarrassing. I picked them to go 10-6 as did The Sporting News and other magazines. Now, it is only ONE game and they could come back to play better. It is a little hard to believe they will br dramatically different. After the first quarter in yesterdays game, I couldn't take it anymore and went outside to work in my yard - I am sure glad I did. The yard looks good and the wife is happy! I will predict 8-8 at this point! | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 106 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.246.113.48 |
Oh nooo! the cornbread is gett'in cold! Put your "Another one bites the dust" albums back in the basement. One positive note the Central....arrrh North Divison is a combined 2-6 super d(motordetroit) | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8740 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
Yep, we got that going for us. The North division is probably the weakest in the league. This was just a speed bump on the road to the Superbowl. Ok, so maybe it was more like a Michigan pot hole. | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 7356 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.156.95.123 |
What is Dick Jauron thinking? No blitz's against a rookie QB? THAT, is pathetic! Why are the Lions playing zone coverage instead of man to man? And why no blitz? Just a pathetic defense. As for offense, no use in getting star receivers IF YOU DON'T THROW DOWN THE FIELD! This "west coast offense" is so outdated, it HAS to go. Harrington, as much as he was beaten up yesterday still can't read the field. I mean how many blind sided safety blitz's can you get nailed for? And where the hell was the O-line on these same blitz's? Overall, these are the same Lion's as last year. ...watching Joey "blue skies, piano man, etc" fumble through another season. If Detroit had a decent backup QB (and if they aren't looking for one they had better start. Because waiting for Garci to heal is waaay to long)Joey would be benched. As it stands, bye-bye Joey. I'll bet on that! | ||
Ohudson Member Username: Ohudson Post Number: 72 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 147.240.236.8 |
I would be more optimistic of the Lions recovering and having a good season if this type of ass whipping didn't happen every other game. Why can't the Lions atleast be entertaining to watch? I would rather watch paint dry! Look at MSU, they aren't always going to win, but it sure is hell going to be exciting!! The U of M game last year and the Notre Dame game were great, win or lose. It's sports, it's supposed to entertain us. (Message edited by Ohudson on September 19, 2005) | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 853 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.245 |
The one thing that needs to change is the coaching the Lions are to often unprepared and that is why the Lions are so often done at halftime under Mooch. Teams adjust week to week and during the games Mooch just does the same old same old each week. For F***ing sake make some adjustments week to week and during the game. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2428 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.199.53 |
Looks like the Lions are bringing in Shaun King for a tryout. Consider the panic button pushed. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 8741 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.228 |
I'd like to see Millen take over the coaching position. When he sees a pussy, he calls them a pussy. This happy go lucky bullshit has been on our sidelines way too long. I want a coach that gets in the players face and chews their ass out when they don't run their routes, come off the ball slow, and make no effort to get open when covered. Aside from the offensive line which is questionable at best, this should be a solid team. Our offense should be one of the most potent in the league, but to me, it seems our coach doesn't know how to utilize it. A 3 yd dump pass to Jones when its 3rd and 17? The 51 yard td to Roy Williams is what we need to see more of. We have recievers that can out run most anybody in the league, yet Mooch isn't using it. I'm not sure if we need to ditch the west coast offense or not, because I have yet to see them actually run a west coast offense. I want a coach that is gonna blow up during a post game interview after a game like that. Not somebody who says "Well, gee whiz, I guess it just wasn't our day." Screw that shit. | ||
Lurker Member Username: Lurker Post Number: 1351 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.196.220.198 |
Sounds like you want Bobby Ross back, Ssport. | ||
Andy Member Username: Andy Post Number: 615 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.221.64.213 |
Sure, let's put him in another position that he has no experience in. He deserves a leap of faith here, huh? 17-49 | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2429 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.199.53 |
More of a bad thing (Millen) is not the answer. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5075 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
Uh yeah...we somehow need more pseudo machismo from Matt Millen...gimme a break Sport. You think Bill Belichik walks around thumping his chest like a caveman? This starts with the owner...and flutters all the way down to the field....the are a joke of an organization, and have been so for the past 45 years. I'll say it again (this one is for Czar) They are a loser organization, owned by losers, coached by losers, and have a collection of players who consistently go out and lose. Why would this year honestly be any different than the last 4? Because they drafted Mike Williams? | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 109 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.246.113.48 |
Folks, you can't blitz when the defensive line is giving up 4 yards per run. In fact the 2 times they did blitz, Chicago broke off a 25yard run and a 3rd and 15 yard run. Just take it easy cornbread lovers....it's just the second game...and they don't win on the road anyway. This is a average team with average offensive talent and a college quarterback. In this division 8-8 will get you a division title__ so chill-out ya'll, and keep your cornbread on warm and hold the butter for now. super d(motordetroit) | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2430 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.199.53 |
And, if you think the coach is to blame for everything, remember, Millen's first choice was a disaster. He fired his first head coach and circumvented NFL hiring rules to get his second choice, who also doesn't appear to be working out. At this point, all the "talent" on the Lion roster appears to be a smattering of former college stars who can't get the job done in the pros. | ||
Andy Member Username: Andy Post Number: 618 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.221.64.213 |
That's the really scary thing about Millen's football intellect. He did whatever he could to secure Mooch and now it seems like they have differing football philosophies. It’d be nice to have a GM who did his homework. | ||
Bongman Member Username: Bongman Post Number: 751 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.111.56.128 |
We need a drill sergeant as coach. Hire Gunney Remy ! If I'm going to see that kind of lack of effort, I want to take solace that someone's getting their ass kicked in between Sundays. We are so very sloooooooow !!! | ||
Ohudson Member Username: Ohudson Post Number: 73 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 147.240.236.8 |
I noticed the same thing, Bongman. The Lions, who turned over the whole roster to become faster, are still slooooooow as hell!! Our receivers don't play very fast, or quick. They run piss poor routes and like one of the analysts said, "Roy Williams looks like he's running on nails!" And I do see how Kevin Jones ran so slow at the combine, atleast now I do. I also think the the loss of Cory Schlesh (sp?) ... (whatever) but he seems more and more valuable by the play! Maybe if he's the lead blocker our backs can make to the line of scrimmage before getting hit. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2431 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.199.53 |
It's all because they cut Kircus. The Lions would be 2-0 leading the league in pass offense if "Drunk Driving Dave" was out there. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5077 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
If they only would have kept Ridell Anthony.... | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 859 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.245 |
I blame the coach because talent alone doesn't win games, this is the NFl all teams have talent. Talent still needs to be coached. Look at NE when was the last time you heard someone say they are the most talented team in the league, good talent plus great coach. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5080 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
And if its the coach....who do we blame then for Darell Rodgers, Bobby Ross, Gary Moeller, Marty M, and now Mooch....I leave Wayne-O out this list because I actually liked him. | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 863 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.245 |
Agreed owner has to put the right people in place but lets be realistic cannot fire the fords. I say give a blank check to JJ to leave fox we would be in the playoff his first year. | ||
Myers Member Username: Myers Post Number: 5081 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 155.201.35.53 |
I know we can't fire the Fords...and that's the problem....We just gave Millen a 5 year extension. Why? | ||
Andy Member Username: Andy Post Number: 620 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.221.64.213 |
Come on now, let's not talk crazy. Don't you remember JJ's last NFL game coached? His team scored 7 points and the other team scored 63. The Lions have been there, done that in Philly. | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 868 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 68.42.168.234 |
JJ has been sucessful at multiple stops. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1252 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.84.183.189 |
Did anyone use the tall grass as an excuse yet?? I kept on waiting for that one to come out because the way Joe Buck was talking about it during the pre-game, you'd think they were playing in a cornfield. |
