Jimbo

I just think teams understand the Lions situation and these guys are in their prime. Davis has come out now more than once to say he is not trading Crosby. Also the Browns just beat the Ravens with Winston. With the Lions keeping on winning, I don't see either Garrett or Crosby coming to the Lions unfortunately. They definitely need to make a trade or trades for some defensive line (and LB) help. I think its going to be more for mid level type guys but they make more than 1 trade.

Definitely a different Rams team when healthy although you can say that about a lot of teams in the NFL. For the first time, I feel like this Lions team does have next guy up and can withstand injuries. We will need to replace Hutch although its nice to know we finally have an organization that can find talent and coaches that can scheme to compensate for the losses. I wonder if this win takes Kupp off the trade market or just ups the cost.

Crosby or Garrett is going to take at least two 1rst to start the conversation. Don't forget the Lions picks at this point looks like a very late 1rst round pick. I have said this in a previous posts, it will look similar to the Mack trade. This is a little different because its mid season and there isn't a contract situation but if it was going to happen it will look like that trade.

The team is 5-1 and Darnold has been playing very good. They have beat some very tough teams including an away game at GB. The only loss was to one of the best teams by less than a field goal. Just don't think that is a good message to the team. That is saying you think the record is better than your team actually is. The Vikings should be very happy with where they are right now. They do not have a tough schedule and unless they fall apart (and Darnold is a complete fraud for the 5 games against tough teams). I think Minn is better with Stafford although they better think they can win the Superbowl with him as their QB otherwise your taking a huge gamble. Then again, if in practice they don't like what they see out of Darnold and Jefferson agrees than maybe you take a chance and go for the SB. It worked for Tampa with Brady with an older QB. Just don't think its worth the gamble with where the team is.

I think this would be a horrible idea for the Vikings and seems desperate. It wasn't like the Dallas game and I don't feel like Darnold looked bad in that game. I would be very surprised if this trade happened. I definitely can see Kupp getting calls with all receivers going down

Unfortunately A$$holes are everywhere and to think our fans don't have them is naive. I remember Cleveland Cav fans after they finally beat us in a playoff game in a bus outside of the palace screaming F Detroit (the whole bus for about 10 mins) with kids everywhere. I wish our fans would behave although its going to happen.

Masking agent? He does like his coneys 😉

I just think you have to go for it in this league when you have a shot. I also feel like this team can absorb losing a couple of those picks because they have been so good in the draft. I won't get upset if Holmes doesn't make a splash at the deadline because I fully trust him and really we don't know who was actually available. They might of already called inquiring about a player like Crosby and the team isn't willing to trade under any circumstances.

I don't think they need to go after Crosby or Garrett to win the SB this year although I think it would increase the chances. I do think they can be in a win now mode and trade away some draft picks (for a better chance at the SB/Championship) and not shorten their window because they are so young.

Sorry my message was probably confusing. What I meant to say is SF had a small window and we don't. We have a young team and a lot of those players will be with us for a while.

I am thinking the Watson trade/contract is the worst in sports history. It also changed guarantee contracts for ever in the NFL.

If it wasn't for the constant texting I do with friends, I might do the same thing because these political adds are ridiculous. I think there were 7 in a row at one point.

Go get a DE. I am good with two 1rst for Garrett or Crosby. If they can't get them then I would be good with a player like Smith although I then want them to get another LB/DE as well. Paschal can't stay healthy and Malcolm has been great but I want to add some depth there as well. This team is not like SF and they have a small window for the SB although I don't feel like trading draft picks now will shorten the window. Go for the SB.

This is a good in between game for the Lions. They definitely shouldn't sleep on the Titans although if Monty or other important players have injury concerns, get them rest. After this we have two brutal away games. After the bye I would of been happy if they went 3-2. Now if we can win either at GB or Houston and its a very successful 5 games. GB game obviously more important because of it being a divisional game. Or why not just win both of them.

The reason for all the talk for certain teams is that these teams are sellers. I actually think if I was either the Raiders or the Browns I would trade both Garret and Crosby for a draft hall. I actually think Dallas should be and should trade Parsons but we all know Jones wouldn't and still thinks they are a SB team. If they (Crosby and Garret) were younger, its a different story because they will be in their prime when the team hopefully gets better. Especially the Browns since they need cheep assets because of Watson's contract. All is speculation because you really don't know if the Lions even want to do that type of trade as well. Although its fun speculation. Cincy is in a different situation because they are in a win now mode. So unless they lose 2 out of the next 3 I don't see them being sellers. That team feels like they can go on a hot streak. I think Cincy is in a similar situation that the Jets were and is why they ended up being buyers. There are so many situations of teams making quick turnarounds with big trades that brings them trade assets. The Lions being one of them. You need to have a good GM though to make that turnaround.

Yeah if were not taking on Watson's contract. We would need Garret and multiple draft picks

This is a game where Glenn needs to prove he is a good defensive coordinator. Without Hutch you have to get creative and do what Johnson has done on the offensive side of the ball. Darnold has had a great year although the second half against the Jets wasn't great and they almost blew their lead. JJ always torches us but hopefully they can do what they did against Lamb.

The more I think about it, I want to have Crosby here. This team is ready for a super bowl. Now we are in a way better situation than the Rams were 3 years ago. It won't be trading your future for the chance at one championship. I feel like a trade like this, you are trading away your future 4 years from now and I am good with that. Unless you have Brady or Mahomes its not easy to be a super bowl contender for 10 years. We finally have a good GM, so after their run, I am confident it will be a quick retooling. He has also done a great job with later draft picks. Hutch isn't getting replaced BTW, there has been talk about getting Crosby for over a year. Every good/great team has to make hard decisions when it comes to the CAP and we are no different. Luckily we haven't had to make those tough decisions yet because we were in such a great CAP situation. You have no idea what kind of CAP situation the league will be in when we have to make those tough decisions. I will trust whatever decision Holmes makes although I just feel like Crosby would fit in perfectly with this team.

If you want a good comparison for what Crosby would cost you should look at the Mack trade in 2018. BTW Mack was the same age (27) at the time of the trade. Big difference is Mack had a contract dispute which Crosby does not. Raiders received 2 1rsts, 3rd, and 6th Bears received Mack, 2nd, and conditional 5th

Only way I see it happening is if Crosby actually said he wants to get traded. So far he has said the complete opposite. Although maybe the Adams trade and constant losing will change his tune. He wouldn't look bad and the franchise would probably accommodate him. Problem is, we won't be the only team that will want him and it will be a bidding war. Unless he quietly tells organization that he is willing to get traded if its to Detroit.

Are the Raiders in sell mode or just happy to get rid of Adam's contract? 1rs, 2nd next year, and Houston for Max.....get ur done

If Patrick can stay healthy this will be a very good signing. He's got some size and speed. That first catch shows he's got some good hands as well. Its good because they are going to have to focus on Defense at the trade deadline.

I wanted them to explore trades for DE's before Hutch's injury. They are going to do something. Don't expect it to be anything big until closer to the deadline. There are options out there but I don't think its going to be a huge trade. Looks like 3 more games before the deadline and you will know more of who will be sellers.

I really don't like the comparison for teams each week in the NFL. I think its a bad way to explain how good an offense or defense is. This year is even worse for that. I just don't think you can say the Lions defense is terrible because Giants held Seattle to only 20 points and they got 29 on us. BTW, its not like were talking about 20 points (its only 9 more points). There are only so many factors each week. One thing to consider is it was a short week for Seattle. Another is not bringing your A game against a bad Giants team (without Nabers). So many factors that you can't just say its because of this 1 thing (Glenn is terrible). This has always been a factor in the NFL although I think this year has been crazy with unpredictable games. One a different note. I am curious how good everyone thinks both Minnesota and Washington are. Are either team (or both) a wild card team, division winner, or super bowl contender? I wouldn't be surprised if both teams with their division but don't make it to the NFC championship (they both have pretty good schedules outside of their division). I think we have a better chance of winning the division than Philly or Dallas although its going to be tough. We have some tough road games coming up. That last game of the year could be the deciding factor. Green bay still could make a push as well. Washington could have the best shot at getting the best record in the NFC because I think we are going to beat each other up in our division. Next week is a good test for them against Balt.

The bye week is usually a bummer although now that we have the Tigers its not going to seem so long. I wonder how many Lions will attend these games. Seems like a lot of the players are pumped with them.