Toddwert Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 (edited) On 1/15/2024 at 2:31 AM, Adullin said: Wow. Why do the Lions get screwed all the time vs refs. Expand because they are a sad sack franchise that doesnt make a difference... so we dont get any breaks Edited January 15, 2024 by Toddwert Quote
Edman85 Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 I finally watch some NFL games this year after giving it up after the Pettigrew PI call was clearly phoned in by the league office, and the officials are still putting their thumb on the scale. Quote
MichiganCardinal Posted January 15, 2024 Author Posted January 15, 2024 Wouldn’t be a big Lions game without having to play the refs too. If the defense finishes, we are in phenomenal shape. Quote
buddha Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:35 AM, MichiganCardinal said: Wouldn’t be a big Lions game without having to play the refs too. If the defense finishes, we are in phenomenal shape. Expand the offense is going to have to finish. the defense is a joke. Quote
Motor City Sonics Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 I won't be upset of they lose this one. This is just the beginning. Look at where they were just 2 years ago. Quote
Toddwert Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:39 AM, buddha said: the offense is going to have to finish. the defense is a joke. Expand agreed... thats why that penalty hurts so much Quote
Motor City Sonics Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:39 AM, buddha said: the offense is going to have to finish. the defense is a joke. Expand Yep, just outscore them. If you can't get to the QB, then a mediocre secondary is going to be a very bad one. Quote
buddha Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:39 AM, Toddwert said: agreed... thats why that penalty hurts so much Expand they would have had a first down in rams territory with a great chance to score and instead the rams get the ball to start the half with a chance to flip the script, take the lead, and make the lions chase the game. that was a HUGE blown call. 1 Quote
Sports_Freak Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:39 AM, Motor City Sonics said: I won't be upset of they lose this one. This is just the beginning. Look at where they were just 2 years ago. Expand This. But when expectations get big, so does the disappointments. In all of sports. Quote
Motor City Sonics Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 Nice to see shots of Detroit looking nice. Not used to that. Used to the opening scene in Beverly Hills Cop. Quote
Edman85 Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:39 AM, Motor City Sonics said: I won't be upset of they lose this one. This is just the beginning. Look at where they were just 2 years ago. Expand Progress isn't always linear. Quote
Toddwert Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:39 AM, Motor City Sonics said: I won't be upset of they lose this one. This is just the beginning. Look at where they were just 2 years ago. Expand getting home field is so tough you'd hate to blow it Quote
lordstanley Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:33 AM, Toddwert said: because they are a sad sack franchise that doesnt make a difference... so we dont get any breaks Expand I think this is one season in which many neutrals are cheering for the Lions. Quote
buddha Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:39 AM, Motor City Sonics said: I won't be upset of they lose this one. This is just the beginning. Look at where they were just 2 years ago. Expand no way. every nfl season is a crap shoot. you have a home playoff game, you HAVE to win it. people would have said the same thing about the eagles halfway through the season. dallas too. the bengals were in the super bowl and now they missed the playoffs. the nfl is a week to week league. you have to take advantage of this. injuries and luck mean so much. and with the bears and packers on the upswing and a first place schedule staring us in the face there are zero guarantees we will be back here again. we are not the chiefs. 1 Quote
lordstanley Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 (edited) On 1/15/2024 at 2:43 AM, Toddwert said: getting home field is so tough you'd hate to blow it Expand Yep, and I think the Green Bay win has raised the stakes. How many times will even a very good Lions team have a chance to advance to the NFC championship game with a home win over a lower #4 or #5 seed. Edited January 15, 2024 by lordstanley Quote
Motor City Sonics Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 On 1/15/2024 at 2:43 AM, Edman85 said: Progress isn't always linear. Expand It has been so far................starting 0-10-1 to coming a hair short of the playoffs to a division title. Could they take a step backwards next year? Sure, they'll be playing a first-place schedule, but they could finish with fewer wins, but be a better team. Nothing with this GM and Coach make me thinka big step back would be coming. First time since the 1957 championship that 3 rookies have scored a TD in one game. Well, that works in our favor, I guess. Let history repeat ! 1 Quote
1984Echoes Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 (edited) On 1/15/2024 at 1:51 AM, Motor City Sonics said: happened so much to us this season. That's why getting an Edge rusher this coming offseason is more important than secondary help. Good edge rushers will make the secondary better anyway. Expand They depend on each other. It goes both ways. If you have a crappy secondary that can't cover anyone then the pass rush has zero time to be effective. Secondaries that cover like a glove improve the pass rush. That's why we GOTTA have BOTH. It can't just be one or the other: A) One speed rusher would be outstanding for this defense. I already have my eye on the guy I think the Lions should nab in the 1st round this year. I'm hunting for the next Danielle Hunter or Maxx Crosby. B) But... We GOTTA get better CB play. Whether that means 1 guy or 2... It's an imperative to both improve our defense as well as to improve our pass rush. Conversely, a great pass rush helps the secondary... But... NOT if they can't cover anyone. They need BOTH. Another pass rusher or two, and better CB's. My 2 cents. Edited January 15, 2024 by 1984Echoes Quote
number20 Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 Dan looking like he needs a little dental work Quote
Motown Bombers Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 The Rams are basically running the same little in route over and over. Quote
Motor City Sonics Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 Nice catch by Teddy Bridgewater, do we get a pick Nah, Hutch wasn't held at all there. Quote
1984Echoes Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 (edited) On 1/15/2024 at 2:46 AM, Motor City Sonics said: ... Nothing with this GM and Coach make me thinks a big step back would be coming... Expand DITTO! Edited January 15, 2024 by 1984Echoes Quote
ben9753 Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 If they called PI there there would’ve been riots in the streets of Detroit. Quote
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