Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 9, 2013 I wouldn't mind seeing Reggie Bush here at the right price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 I wouldn't mind seeing Reggie Bush here at the right price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 What is "the right price"? Did he take a cut in pay from his days at 'SC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 What is "the right price"? Did he take a cut in pay from his days at 'SC? Probably. His value was at his highest then, wasn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Jeff Backus retires... http://www.freep.com/article/20130314/SPORTS01/130314078/detroit-lions-jeff-backus I'm shocked and sad to see him go. I've defended him for years even through his days blocking for Harrington. He wasn't a great LT but he was very good IMO and more importantly, very consistent, starting in every game except one (in his rookie year). He was a hard working, true blue collar player. Probably the only successful Millen pick next to Calvin Johnson and Gosder Cherilus that I can think of. This leaves even more holes on the line,even more so if Raiola decides to hang them up, since I believe he's mentioned before that he'd retire when Backus does. So that leaves LT, RG, RT, and possibly C open. I'm not too sure how management feels about Reiff at this point since he never started and was mostly moved around as a TE and FB in most situations. I'm not too fond of that seeing how he was a 1st round pick. Fox was a project that I don't recall ever seeing the field since he was hurt most of the time (somehow). At this point I'm hoping the Lions are able to draft one of Joeckel or Fisher as the permanent LT replacement. If management does in fact feel that Reiff can start at LT, then I'm hoping for a trade down, or just simply take Warmack at #5, despite that being the unpopular move. If Mayhew can't find any stop gap plugs during FA, then this draft may be focused more on the offensive line, instead of defense, despite the regimes BPA approach. Edited March 14, 2013 by dropkickshanahans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 15, 2013 Wow. I've always liked Backus. One of my old faves. I guess all things must end, but I wish some of those guys who've stuck it out through the years could have had some measure of success before they left beyond a single playoff game. 1 dropkickshanahans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted March 16, 2013 Lions stand to lose a lot of OLPackers are floating along now without Jennings and several other pieces Minnesota is blowing $ left and rightBears are standing pat with new HC, still don't have Urlacher back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Jason Hanson retires. I was a big fan of Murray, so it took me a long time to warm up to this kid, but I sure did. I just wish that he'd have told the team that he wanted one more year, and that they'd have all pulled together to "win it for Jason" and maybe gotten to the second round of the playoffs before being ousted. You know, just to give him a big send-off. Here's a link to an article: http://www.freep.com/article/20130404/SPORTS01/130404049/-Lions-Jason-Hanson-retires-after-21-years-It-s-time- Best wishes to him and his family in the future, where ever it may take them, and thanks for giving us some thread of hope to cling to all these years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 Nice opening exhibition win. How's everyone feeling about their chances this year? Nice additions this offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 The best teams lose in the preseason. The worst teams win in the preseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted August 12, 2013 I know it's only preseason, but I was glad to finally watch some football. I can't really make a judgement on how they'll do since they've had a lot of roster turnover, but those new bodies on the field should be upgrades and they should win more games and possibly make the playoffs (upgraded O-line, Bush replacing Best, upgraded defense) but it will all depend on how Stafford plays this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted August 12, 2013 I can't believe it's pre-season already. I try not to pay attention until the season starts. The Lions have a tendency to break my heart if I put too much stock in the games that don't count. Hopefully Bush will bring an added dimension that we've been lacking without the three-ring distraction that was Titus. Still can't believe Hanson won't be with us. That is mind-boggling. I can only imagine that it must be harder for the younguns who have never known another foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 13, 2013 I can't believe it's pre-season already. I try not to pay attention until the season starts. The Lions have a tendency to break my heart if I put too much stock in the games that don't count. Hopefully Bush will bring an added dimension that we've been lacking without the three-ring distraction that was Titus. Still can't believe Hanson won't be with us. That is mind-boggling. I can only imagine that it must be harder for the younguns who have never known another foot. It will be weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted August 13, 2013 How about that new punter they drafted? I guess it's another bright spot seeing someone punt the ball ~60 yards with crazy hang-time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 How about that new punter they drafted? I guess it's another bright spot seeing someone punt the ball ~60 yards with crazy hang-time "Kickalicious" as he's known around these parts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 8, 2013 Well, the offense and defense have both had their first series. No where to go but up. Can I just cry now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Imagine if all touchdowns counted. I'm not disagreeing with the officials' calls, but that "process of the catch" is the stupidest thing ever to come to any sport. Dumber than the trapezoid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 Imagine if all touchdowns counted. I'm not disagreeing with the officials' calls, but that "process of the catch" is the stupidest thing ever to come to any sport. Dumber than the trapezoid. I'm guessing you're talking about the CJ TD that was called back? I just don't understand some of these rules: What's the difference between Calvin breaking the plane with the ball and losing it, and Joique Bell leaping over a pile of bodies, stretching out the ball to break the plane, and getting it punched out of his grip but still being called a touchdown? Bell broke the plane and it was called a touchdown, but if he didn't break the plane it would've been a forced fumble. Calvin stretched out and broke the plane, but it wasn't called a touchdown. He lost the ball from it hitting the ground, but it wasn't called a fumble (at least I don't think it was, I didn't watch the play live, just saw the replays) since he caught, ran a couple steps and made a football move to dive and stretch the ball out. Don't these two plays contradict? Another thing, Reggie Bush scored quite a few touchdowns when he played for the Saints that should've been called back due to the Calvin rule, but weren't. Jumping around the pylons at the ends of the endzone, breaking the plane with the ball, and losing the ball but still being called a touchdown. Heck, I think he scored like that the same week that Calvin first got that awful call against the Bears (if not I know it was in the same season). /rant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 That's the one that got me started this time, but I've had this rant going pretty much since they got that rule. You have the ball, you cross the line, you get a touchdown. Why mess with that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 That's the one that got me started this time, but I've had this rant going pretty much since they got that rule. You have the ball, you cross the line, you get a touchdown. Why mess with that? Agreed. It seems the refs of the Giants/Cowboys game later that day also agree, as this catch by Cruz was called TD on the spot, with no review: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000240906/Cruz-18-yard-TD-catch Almost no difference between the plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Typical Lions, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The Arizona Cardinals are 2-12 in their last 14 games dating back to last season. Both wins were against the Lions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 22, 2013 Wow, nice win today. First ever win at Washington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 Lions on the computer. Flipping between the Vikes and the Pack on the tv (muted). It was a beautiful day until the Bears played. Not making any playoff signs yet, but at least we're off to a better start than usual (except for years where we tank at the end, of course). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Good win, and showing they can close out a game against a good team with an unfortunate start. Or maybe I'm wrong and Washington is bad this season and the Lions struggled to beat a bad team. Whatever, I'm going to remain optimistic, but it's clear Linehan is the weak point of the team since the offense struggles without a scat back that can make plays when everything is predictable to the opposing defense, like running a lot of empty backfield sets. Edited September 24, 2013 by dropkickshanahans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted September 27, 2013 Don't like the fact that Peanut has been slowed this year with his knee and Peppers has barely done anything noteworthy (aside from ripping the football away from Roflsberger and scoring a TD)A fight against CincinnatiA close one against Minnesota that really, REALLY, shouldn't have been.A game against Pitt that we shouldn't have let off the gas for until it was 45-3 but drove away in the end.Hopefully we'll drive off on the Lions @ Ford. GO BEARS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites