Detroit Lions, NFL 2006 Season Thread

[gowingsgo 3]

Pittsburgh will be fine without Randle El and the Bus,...as long as their O-line stays healthy. Willie Parker wouldnt do anything without them, the line is the key.

Bingo...but that goes without saying for all 32 teams. We've got a fairly young line except for Hartings and have some depth if someone were to go down

[Lou_Siffer 1]

Bingo...but that goes without saying for all 32 teams. We've got a fairly young line except for Hartings and have some depth if someone were to go down

It is true for all teams, but i think its more true for Pitt than probably any other team. Parker I just think isnt particularly good and is totally a product of the line imo.

[gowingsgo 3]

It is true for all teams, but i think its more true for Pitt than probably any other team. Parker I just think isnt particularly good and is totally a product of the line imo.

I guess he'll just have to prove all the doubters wrong. Emmitt Smith was a good back who benefitted from a HOF O-line.

Willie has to prove it to not only Steeler fans, but to all the doubters who think his 1200 yards were a fluke.

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/494527/splits/2005

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_463030.html

Willie Parker went from undrafted free agent to Super Bowl hero in a matter of two years. Parker had the longest run (75 yards) in Super Bowl history, so when people ask for his autograph, they want him to add something like, "Longest run in Super Bowl history."

"I've signed so many '75-yard' autographs, my hand's about to fall off," Parker said.

Did the price for his signature - and his appearances -- go up?

"Yeah," Parker said, smiling, "all that went up."

[timothy1997 0]

I guess he'll just have to prove all the doubters wrong. Emmitt Smith was a good back who benefitted from a HOF O-line.

Willie has to prove it to not only Steeler fans, but to all the doubters who think his 1200 yards were a fluke.

so wait a minute. Are you comparing willie parker to emmitt smith?? They are nowhere close, however their situation is similiar. Both players benefit from a good offensive line.

[MaynardJKeenan 1]

Bingo...but that goes without saying for all 32 teams. We've got a fairly young line except for Hartings and have some depth if someone were to go down

I just got out of rehab in west palm beach and was roomed with the son of the guy who owns the steelers. his name is chris, he runs a couple of bars/restaraunts down there called Rooney's. Quiet guy, but really nice. He's taken me to the sept 18 monday night game vs Jags. And my mom said doing all those drugs didn't get me anywhere.

[gowingsgo 3]

so wait a minute. Are you comparing willie parker to emmitt smith?? They are nowhere close, however their situation is similiar. Both players benefit from a good offensive line.

Not over a career no. There is no comparison between the two at this point of their careers. But their situation is identical. I'm saying just like you did, Emmitt Smith had one of the best O-Line's in NFL history. He wasn't a game changing RB on his own. He grinded out yardage because of his line.

Willie Parker isn't going to run people over like Bettis or LJ. Parker needs blocks to break loose. Once he gets loose, look out for Fast Willie. He's still running by the Seahawks.

[timothy1997 0]

Not over a career no. There is no comparison between the two at this point of their careers. But their situation is identical. I'm saying just like you did, Emmitt Smith had one of the best O-Line's in NFL history. He wasn't a game changing RB on his own. He grinded out yardage because of his line.

Willie Parker isn't going to run people over like Bettis or LJ. Parker needs blocks to break loose. Once he gets loose, look out for Fast Willie. He's still running by the Seahawks.

The cowboys won several super bowls with emmitt smith. Willie Parker has so far only won 1 super bowl. I know this is your team and you gotta back them, but I repeat what I said earlier. The NFL has parity. The Steelers have an equal chance of going to the super bowl and missing the playoffs completely. That wasn't the case in the early 90s. You knew the cowboys were coming back and were going to be there. Two different situations.

[gowingsgo 3]

The cowboys won several super bowls with emmitt smith. Willie Parker has so far only won 1 super bowl. I know this is your team and you gotta back them, but I repeat what I said earlier. The NFL has parity. The Steelers have an equal chance of going to the super bowl and missing the playoffs completely. That wasn't the case in the early 90s. You knew the cowboys were coming back and were going to be there. Two different situations.

Bill Cowher's record

10 playoff seasons in 14 years. 2 Super Bowls. 6 AFC title games. Parity just went out the window

We're a franchise QB away from several more Super Bowls we missed over the past 14 years. We've got that now in Ben. Its a matter of how many he's going to win now.

[timothy1997 0]

Bill Cowher's record

10 playoff seasons in 14 years. 2 Super Bowls. 6 AFC title games. Parity just went out the window

We're a franchise QB away from several more Super Bowls we missed over the past 14 years. We've got that now in Ben. Its a matter of how many he's going to win now.

and not too long ago the steelers went 6-10. The Patriots are a dynasty, not Pittsburgh.

[gowingsgo 3]

and not too long ago the steelers went 6-10. The Patriots are a dynasty, not Pittsburgh.

And went 15-1 the following year.

The Pats WERE a dynasty. We need to win a few more titles to reclaim that dynasty title.

[timothy1997 0]

And went 15-1 the following year.

thats my point.

anyway, time to change the subject.

How come no one gives Seattle a shot to get back to the Super Bowl??? They really didn't lose anyone and still have the best NFL player in Shaun Alexander. With a weaker NFC, I like their chances of getting back to the super bowl than Pittsburgh.

[gowingsgo 3]

thats my point.

anyway, time to change the subject.

How come no one gives Seattle a shot to get back to the Super Bowl??? They really didn't lose anyone and still have the best NFL player in Shaun Alexander. With a weaker NFC, I like their chances of getting back to the super bowl than Pittsburgh.

You dont replace a guy like Steve Hutchinson and get better. They lost the best guard in the league. That will severely impact Shaun Alexander's stats and the entire rushing game this year. Seattle almost has a default playoff appearance based on their division. How many Super Bowl losers in a row have missed the playoffs entirely?

They have the same deal as the Pats and the Colts. A sorry ass division with no one to challenge them, although Arizona will be much improved this year. Zona is probably another year out from taking that division.

[timothy1997 0]

You dont replace a guy like Steve Hutchinson and get better. They lost the best guard in the league. That will severely impact Shaun Alexander's stats and the entire rushing game this year. Seattle almost has a default playoff appearance based on their division. How many Super Bowl losers in a row have missed the playoffs entirely?

They have the same deal as the Pats and the Colts. A sorry ass division with no one to challenge them, although Arizona will be much improved this year. Zona is probably another year out from taking that division.

Who is out there in the NFC to contend for the super bowl slot. NY Giants? Chicago?? Tampa Bay??? Carolina????

My point is that Seattle has a better shot at returning to the Super Bowl than Pittsburgh does. The NFC has how many teams that are super bowl threats. 1, 2 teams. The AFC has several teams that are good enough to not only go to the super bowl, but win it to....ie Pittsburgh, Indy, New England, Denver. By no means am I saying that Seattle is better than Pittsburgh tho. Just that the seahawks are the best team in the NFC. AFC champs will crush the NFC champs in the super bowl this year.

[gowingsgo 3]

Carolina is the early favorite to win the NFC. I see a few things in the NFC this year, Chicago stepping up again, Seattle slipping a little, someone in the NFC East is going to emerge battered and bruised (my money is on Philly to rise again), and in the south Carolina. Out of those teams and with a Tampa, Washington/NY/Dallas potential wild card entry, the NFC has some good teams.

There were several injuries in the NFC last year that hurt teams. Foster getting hurt killed Carolina v Seattle. Getting Keyshawn is huge for the Panthers. He's not a monster WR, but if you cheat on Smith they will find Keyshawn.

I wouldnt count the Eagles out either. They still have much of the core that went to 3 straight NFC title games and lost a Super Bowl. Sure they dont have TO, but they were good before they had TO. McNabb being healthy is a big plus for them.

One thing we all know about the NFL, anything can happen on any given Sunday. No one is guaranteed squat. I just cant wait for the 06 season to kick off.

[wingsdiehard13 33]

I would still say to start Jon Kitna...but midway thru the season, hand the reins over to McCown.

No no more of that

[timothy1997 0]

No no more of that

its the lions. You make 3rd string on most NFL teams, you dont get to play. Not the case on the lions.

[timothy1997 0]

WARNING: new ref jerseys

:puke:

[mannysBETTER3434 1]

What the hecks wrong with the old ref jerseys??

[timothy1997 0]

What the hecks wrong with the old ref jerseys??

i agree. those were great jerseys

[Happy Pancake 6]

GO REDSKINS!!!!!

[Lou_Siffer 1]

How bout those Lions! Im feeling good about this year, the playcalling on offense will be so much better with Martz. And doesnt it look very weird seeing him on our sidelines?? KJ looked good, aside from a couple plays that got eaten up he was running strong. Even Mike Williams had a nice grab, of course then he dropped one..but to his defense he did take a pretty good shot from behind. Theyre gonna have some tough decisions to make with WR, how many do they have to cut? Obviously Martinez should be one, but i definitely dont wanna cut Furrey and this Bodiford guy is intriguing with his speed.

[mannysBETTER3434 1]

I really think Williams/Rogers will get cut. I hope I'm right. These two guys sound like they don't have the right attitude for Marenelli

[Grind_Lines_#1_Fan 0]

Bodiford and Furrey did alright. My gem on offense is Arlen Harris and on D# its got to be, Claude Harriott, rookie DE out of Pitt. good game boys. Go Lions

Edited August 12, 2006 by Grind_Lines_#1_Fan

[Lou_Siffer 1]

I really think Williams/Rogers will get cut. I hope I'm right. These two guys sound like they don't have the right attitude for Marenelli

If one's gotta go itll be Rogers. They definitely can not cut both....they have to at least give Williams another year or 2.

[timothy1997 0]

Easy guys, it is just preseason.

i was impressed with swancutt and mccown in the game. Very nice game by both. IMO, i think McCown is a better QB than Kitna and should be the starter. Good to see he wasnt afraid to run to make a play. Josh McCown is a pretty solid backup quarterback with tons of potential.

The Lions have too much invested in Roy Williams, Mike Williams, Charles Rogers to cut them.