Sports_Freak Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, RandyMarsh said: Id also throw the Patriots into that discussion as well, there's not a lot to like about that team either unless you're a believer in one of the non Caleb/Maye QBs in this draft. I don't know. Any coach who follows Bill Belichick will have to put up with all the comparisons that are sure to follow. It will take a really thick skin to deal with all the fans and media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 27 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: I don't know. Any coach who follows Bill Belichick will have to put up with all the comparisons that are sure to follow. It will take a really thick skin to deal with all the fans and media. Which is why Frank Beckman turned down the Tigers play-by-play job when Ernie was fired. He knew the next guy would get dumped on and he'd get his chance pretty quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 4 hours ago, Motor City Sonics said: same owner that didn't re-sign Wilks. Does he think he's getting a high-demand coach to take that job? He's getting someone desperate to be a Head Coach. Who'd work for that guy in that situation? i think it has nothing to do with wilks being black. as we know in detroit, having a competent owner can do wonders for a franchise. not having a competent owner gets you russ thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 39 minutes ago, buddha said: i think it has nothing to do with wilks being black. as we know in detroit, having a competent owner can do wonders for a franchise. not having a competent owner gets you russ thomas. WCF was always hands off though. People wondered if he really cared or not. Allowing a team to be so bad for so long isn't a good thing. The opposite of Jerry Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 20 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: WCF was always hands off though. People wondered if he really cared or not. Allowing a team to be so bad for so long isn't a good thing. The opposite of Jerry Jones. I wonder if this season’s success will mean they finally take the WCF off the sleeves. Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: WCF was always hands off though. People wondered if he really cared or not. Allowing a team to be so bad for so long isn't a good thing. The opposite of Jerry Jones. For the first couple of decades - mostly when Russ Thomas ran the team - they were never good but they mostly weren't horrible either - they were around 500 most seasons with some up and down around that. As bad as Thomas was it was after he retired that WCF brought in a lot of even more incompetent people and things got generally worse, culminating with Millen. Quote I wonder if this season’s success will mean they finally take the WCF off the sleeves. Probably not. maybe Sheila will have them trade WCF for MFF when Martha passes. Edited January 20 by gehringer_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 4 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: maybe Sheila will have them trade WCF for MFF when Martha passes. When people ask I’ll tell them it stands for mother****ing first-place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 18 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said: When people ask I’ll tell them it stands for mother****ing first-place 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Green Bay losing to SF would mean the NFC Championship game at Ford Field after we beat Tampa. But do we really want Love to advance? I don't want him to have any confidence going into next season. I did hear Green Bay needs to extend his contract. I hope they overpay him and then he comes back to earth. 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 9 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: Green Bay losing to SF would mean the NFC Championship game at Ford Field after we beat Tampa. But do we really want Love to advance? I don't want him to have any confidence going into next season. I did hear Green Bay needs to extend his contract. I hope they overpay him and then he comes back to earth. 😅 If Green Bay hands Dallas their ass on a platter in Jerry World, and then goes into SF and takes out the 49ers, I would be not be eager to be the team to play them next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygoat Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I like the Lions chances at home against GB more than I do against SF on the road. Both will be tough, but the conference championship game is supposed to be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 11 minutes ago, holygoat said: I like the Lions chances at home against GB more than I do against SF on the road. Both will be tough, but the conference championship game is supposed to be tough. Yeah - no matter how you get there it will be a lot of work put in for the chance to get spanked by the Ravens.....🤔 Edited January 20 by gehringer_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 22 minutes ago, gehringer_2 said: Yeah - no matter how you get there it will be a lot of work put in for the chance to get spanked by the Ravens.....🤔 Texans might beg to differ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Damn, Sims just ran one back for the Texans. After a big 3 and out stop they're right back in it and tied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 DeMeco Ryans is a good coach. He's kept his team and players heads in this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, MichiganCardinal said: If Green Bay hands Dallas their ass on a platter in Jerry World, and then goes into SF and takes out the 49ers, I would be not be eager to be the team to play them next. I’m cheering for a GB victory because it is still a better matchup for the Lions than SF on the road, IMO. However, there is a bright side if the Niners win. I was able to book a direct 2.5 hour flight from Vancouver to San Francisco for next Sunday morning for $250 and a room at the airport Westin for next Sunday night for $165. Just need the Lions to win and then pay up for a ticket. Edited January 20 by lordstanley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 If Jordan Love is ‘on’ (which admittedly is a big if), I actually think SF is a better matchup for us, home or away. Purdy is less likely to be able to take advantage of our secondary. Not that he can’t, but SF’s offense is predicated on the run game, their offensive line, and the short to intermediate passing game between CMC, Aiyuk, Deebo, and Kittle. Which is what the Lions typically are able to stop on defense. It’s not all that dissimilar to our offense, except with Gibbs, ASB, Jamo, and LaPorta. Whereas Love, when he’s good, has no qualms about airing it out 50 yards downfield to an open receiver who’s got 5 yards separation from Vildor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I will say - if you add to the equation that it’s pouring rain in SF, like it’s supposed to today, that might change my calculus. I do think it’s important that the playing conditions be favorable if the game is not played indoors. The forecast for Santa Clara next Sunday is 68 and partly cloudy, which - you might as well be indoors it’s so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I wake up every single day and wish for 4 things: 1. Peace 2. Love 3. Understanding 4. **** The Packers (Bears too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Texans killing themselves with these pre-snap penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 It amazes me that Kyle Van Noy is still a productive player in this league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 If the Packers are good enough to beat the Cowboys and 49ers on the road, they're good though to beat the Lions. I just feel better about the 49ers to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP_Fan Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 The year of the blowout. There has only been one competitive game. The rest have been 2 score blowouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 A young Texans team really looking outmatched here in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Stroud can't beat Harbaugh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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