Break up them Lions!

Chainsaw13 · 12-19-2010, 04:15 PM

I think I just experienced the closest thing to a Lions Super Bowl as I'll get. Two wins in a row, and both breaking long losing streaks. I don't know about dying a happy man, but I"ll sleep good tonight.

KidRock · 12-19-2010, 04:37 PM

kelmac07 · 12-19-2010, 05:19 PM

That's how I felt with my Bills when they were 0-8 and finally won one.

GreekGodX · 12-19-2010, 05:38 PM

Amen

I doubt there are any Lions fans here drinking the Honolulu blue and silver Koolaid but just in case lets not get too excited about the win or Drew Stanton please! All week long now on the radio we are going to hear about lets trade Matt Stafford and keep Stanton. Or Stanton is better because he has won more games than the other QB's

Superbad · 12-19-2010, 06:16 PM

Hey now. I am a Bucs fan, and the lions played pretty well at the end of the game. I was born in Detroit, so I always like to see them win.

Chainsaw13 · 12-19-2010, 06:37 PM

I don't see them keeping Stanton and trading away Stafford. I"m just glad to see wins. You can see signs of this team improving little by little. A few more key pieces (secondary) and a few less injuries and they could be a decent team.

GreekGodX · 12-20-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

I don't see them keeping Stanton and trading away Stafford. I"m just glad to see wins. You can see signs of this team improving little by little. A few more key pieces (secondary) and a few less injuries and they could be a decent team.

We need a little more than that.. 2 starting CB's, at least 1 linebacker, and can we get some help on the O-line? Great win but I want them to be a playoff team before we can deem them good. And they are likely at least 2 seasons from the playoffs. I'm a diehard Lions fan but I am also realistic in my expectation for them.

Chainsaw13 · 12-20-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

We need a little more than that.. 2 starting CB's, at least 1 linebacker, and can we get some help on the O-line? Great win but I want them to be a playoff team before we can deem them good. And they are likely at least 2 seasons from the playoffs. I'm a diehard Lions fan but I am also realistic in my expectation for them.

Oh, I whole-heartedly agree with all of your comments. That's why I'm hoping they do the right thing and trade down with their 1st round pick. We don't need to spend big $$$ again on one person (although Suh has paid off) when we have so many holes to fill. Unless of course they can get free agents to fill those spots.

I too don't see them making the playoffs for at least 2 more years. They're still a team that needs to "learn" to win games. How many times this year did we have the lead going into the 4th quarter only to lose? I'm just glad to see they're making progress, in the right direction.

GreekGodX · 12-21-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Oh, I whole-heartedly agree with all of your comments. That's why I'm hoping they do the right thing and trade down with their 1st round pick. We don't need to spend big $$$ again on one person (although Suh has paid off) when we have so many holes to fill. Unless of course they can get free agents to fill those spots.

I too don't see them making the playoffs for at least 2 more years. They're still a team that needs to "learn" to win games. How many times this year did we have the lead going into the 4th quarter only to lose? I'm just glad to see they're making progress, in the right direction.

Glad you aren't drunk on the koolaide like some other fans

I'm just hoping the Lions don't get the 5th or 6th pick that is like the kiss of death. You are most likely going to reach at that pick. I'm hoping we win out and maybe put us in somewhere between picks 10 and 15.

Starscream · 12-19-2010, 09:29 PM

So it's safe to say that even with the year we've had down here, it's better to be a Panthers fan than a Lions fan?

Chainsaw13 · 12-20-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

So it's safe to say that even with the year we've had down here, it's better to be a Panthers fan than a Lions fan?

Way to rain on my parade.

OLS · 12-20-2010, 07:41 AM

Congrats to the Lions mos def, I am proud of em. I think you also have to believe that they are going to keep
both QBs. The best teams have very capable seconds and are becoming a bit of a phenomenon. I think
that the Eagles are also poised to do great things with their QB situation, should they retain control over it.
I saw Drew Stanton last late summer, must have been Pre-season week 1 or something, Shack weekend. He
was looking like an all-pro with his legs and his arm. I would not mind seeing a rotation kind of like (ugh) LSU
ran last year.

12-19-2010, 04:15 PM	#1
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Break up them Lions! I think I just experienced the closest thing to a Lions Super Bowl as I'll get. Two wins in a row, and both breaking long losing streaks. I don't know about dying a happy man, but I"ll sleep good tonight. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

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KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Break up them Lions! __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Break up them Lions! That's how I felt with my Bills when they were 0-8 and finally won one. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Break up them Lions! Amen I doubt there are any Lions fans here drinking the Honolulu blue and silver Koolaid but just in case lets not get too excited about the win or Drew Stanton please! All week long now on the radio we are going to hear about lets trade Matt Stafford and keep Stanton. Or Stanton is better because he has won more games than the other QB's __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

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Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Break up them Lions! Hey now. I am a Bucs fan, and the lions played pretty well at the end of the game. I was born in Detroit, so I always like to see them win. __________________ Some say he can whistle dixie whilst drinking a chocolate milkshake and that moss can grow on all sides of him at the same time.. all I know is that he's called: The SuperBad! - Ninjavanish

12-19-2010, 06:37 PM	#6
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Break up them Lions! I don't see them keeping Stanton and trading away Stafford. I"m just glad to see wins. You can see signs of this team improving little by little. A few more key pieces (secondary) and a few less injuries and they could be a decent team. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Break up them Lions! So it's safe to say that even with the year we've had down here, it's better to be a Panthers fan than a Lions fan? __________________ Insert quote here.

12-20-2010, 07:41 AM	#12
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Break up them Lions! Congrats to the Lions mos def, I am proud of em. I think you also have to believe that they are going to keep both QBs. The best teams have very capable seconds and are becoming a bit of a phenomenon. I think that the Eagles are also poised to do great things with their QB situation, should they retain control over it. I saw Drew Stanton last late summer, must have been Pre-season week 1 or something, Shack weekend. He was looking like an all-pro with his legs and his arm. I would not mind seeing a rotation kind of like (ugh) LSU ran last year.