Random NFL comments/thoughts

[MichiganCardinal]

Even if disaster struck and we lost out, I’m very confident a 10-7 team will make the playoffs in the NFC. I’m not really worried about clinching that today.

[Motor City Sonics]

4 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-what-lions-playoff-picture-looks-like-after-win-over-broncos?ref=upstract.com

 

Who cares about that,  ruining the Packers now and then clinching next week anyway is more fun. 

[Toddwert]

Hows Devito and Flacco doing today? seems like their might be a reason they werent on teams before the season

[TP_Fan]

Jordan Love, still developing.  Looked pretty bad today. 

[TP_Fan]

Packers season on ice as they are about to drop to 6-8. 

[Motor City Sonics]

2 minutes ago, TP_Fan said:

Jordan Love, still developing.  Looked pretty bad today. 

Their offensive coordinator should be fired. 

[Sports_Freak]

11 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

They did! Go to the 21 minute mark for an exciting and controversial finish. 
 

As Paul Harvey used to say ..now you know the rest of the story. 
 

 

Nice find. The referees have sucked forever. That was clearly a Colts fumble.

[Sports_Freak]

7 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said:

Who cares about that,  ruining the Packers now and then clinching next week anyway is more fun. 

Oh, I agree. I can't even see how a Tampa loss would help clinch a playoff spot for the Lions. Maybe it's a wildcard clinch scenario?

[Motown Bombers]

Even though the Lions own the 1:1 tiebreakers with all the NFC South teams, there are scenarios where the Lions would lose out a 3 way tie with an NFC South team. 

[Sports_Freak]

7 minutes ago, Toddwert said:

Hows Devito and Flacco doing today? seems like their might be a reason they werent on teams before the season

Giants are getting smoked 24-6. Late in the 4rh quarter. Devito 165 yards no picks or TDs.

[Sports_Freak]

2 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

Even though the Lions own the 1:1 tiebreakers with all the NFC South teams, there are scenarios where the Lions would lose out a 3 way tie with an NFC South team. 

We beat the entire division. Must be a conference record or something.

[Motown Bombers]

Atlanta lost to Carolina. That helps the Lions somehow. 

[Motown Bombers]

Just now, Sports_Freak said:

We beat the entire division. Must be a conference record or something.

I think it was Atlanta they would lose out to in a 3 way tie and they just lost so that wouldn't happen. 

[MichiganCardinal]

1 minute ago, Motown Bombers said:

Atlanta lost to Carolina. That helps the Lions somehow. 

If Carolina wins another one, they and New England would be tied for the #1 pick (which Chicago owns).

[Sports_Freak]

Green Bay hasn't made the playoffs in a while. They should clean house, fire everyone. 😆😆

[Motown Bombers]

Looks like if the Rams lose to Washington the Lions clinch a playoff spot. 

[lordstanley]

5 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

If Carolina wins another one, they and New England would be tied for the #1 pick (which Chicago owns).

Chicago’s own #1 pick is dropping lower into the 1st round because of their recent wins. Could get a 6th win today leading Cleveland, then play Arizona, Atlanta and Green Bay. So might not even be a top #10 pick. Heck, hang on today and they would have a legit playoff chance 

[Sports_Freak]

7 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

If Carolina wins another one, they and New England would be tied for the #1 pick (which Chicago owns).

And Chicago screwing up their draft stock with meaningless wins.

[Motown Bombers]

The good think is I think the Bears have done enough for them to keep Eberflus.

[Motor City Sonics]

Oh you can put Arthur Smith on a hot seat now.  LOL. 

[RandyMarsh]

16 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

And Chicago screwing up their draft stock with meaningless wins.

I know I'm in the minority with this but like I said with the Lions last year I think winning games for a young team is important even if they seem meaningless on the sense of making the playoffs. 

Now if say the Bears didnt own the Panthers pick and had say 3 wins right now I prob would say it would be foolish to win a game late in the season to cost them the number 1 or 2 pick but in their current state Id be fine taking the wins over draft position.

[Sports_Freak]

Bears lose

[lordstanley]

Wow, the Bears came as close as you can to a successful Hail Mary without succeeding. 

[Motor City Sonics]

NEW HOT SEAT RANKINS  (Week 15, Post-Staley)

Interim Coaches do not qualify

1. Ron Rivera, Washington  -  New ownership will want their own guy.  Can't believe he's still there.  

2. Arthur Smith, Atlanta - He hasn't  moved the needle and a loss to Carolina?   Yikes

3. Robert Saleh, NY Jets - I think it all depends on what Aaron says, but after 30-0, he's in trouble

4. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh - Rare that they would fire a coach, but it's gotten stale

5. Mike Vrabel, Tennessee - I have to have 5, he's number 5, but not sure he'd get the boot.   If he does, he'll be New England's guy.  

 

[Sports_Freak]

2 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said:

I know I'm in the minority with this but like I said with the Lions last year I think winning games for a young team is important even if they seem meaningless on the sense of making the playoffs. 

Now if say the Bears didnt own the Panthers pick and had say 3 wins right now I prob would say it would be foolish to win a game late in the season to cost them the number 1 or 2 pick but in their current state Id be fine taking the wins over draft position.

I agree. It's usually better to win with a young QB. And a good GM should be able to really build a roster of talented players with all those good picks..