55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 This week should be our real test of whether or not we can hang with the league or not. I hope we can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Pretty good showing, although they made me nervous at the end. Bush needs to stay healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Yup, this team is completely different with Bush playing. I'm not too worried about that comeback by Chicago because that was just some great catching by the receivers with our corners so glued to them. It was an impressive win though. A statement win that they can challenge the division. The real test will come next week though at Lambeau field. IF they can somehow beat the Packers at their home field, I may be prepared to say this Lions team is a playoff team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Pack at Lambeau is a force to be reckoned with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Megatron out! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Every time I hear "Ogletree" I want to call him Ogie Ogiltree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 13, 2013 Calvin questionable. I hope he's in. I was just at the Lions' website looking for more info on this when out of the corner of my eye I saw the headline "Dylan Gandy to tight end?" For some reason, probably having to do with the fact that I'm tired, my eyes read it as "Dandy Goodend". I thought that was a fabulous name for a football player. Go Lions! 1 dropkickshanahans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted October 13, 2013 Joseph Fauria... 2 dropkickshanahans and 8 Legged RedWing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 3 catches. 3 TDs for Fauria lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Good game. Glad they came back to win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) A Lions haiku... Great pass, catch, and rush! No way we can lose this one! Unless we... do....... that. EDIT (3:24 PM, central time): Turnovers galore. No way we can win this one! Unless we... do......THAT! Edited October 27, 2013 by 55fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Awesome win, what a play by Stafford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 17, 2013 Anyone got a tums? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Dear Lions, Don't go breaking my heart. Love, your long-time fan, Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Dear Lions, Don't go breaking my heart. Love, your long-time fan, Karen I still have my guard up against the Lions. So not taking a commanding lead in the division, against easy opponents, and with the Bears and Packers missing their best quarterbacks, AND losing in fashion like they did on primetime television last night, it's very typical of this team to drop down to third in the division. "Same ol' Lions." I did find it funny though that Rodgers sent a thank you to Tucker for kicking that game winning field goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 18, 2013 I still have my guard up against the Lions. So not taking a commanding lead in the division, against easy opponents, and with the Bears and Packers missing their best quarterbacks, AND losing in fashion like they did on primetime television last night, it's very typical of this team to drop down to third in the division. "Same ol' Lions." I did find it funny though that Rodgers sent a thank you to Tucker for kicking that game winning field goal. I hadn't heard about that. Never liked that guy. Beady eyes and all that. Totally off-topic, but you used to have Bettman in your avatar, didn't you? Or am I mixing you up with someone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted December 18, 2013 I hadn't heard about that. Never liked that guy. Beady eyes and all that. Totally off-topic, but you used to have Bettman in your avatar, didn't you? Or am I mixing you up with someone else? Yes, that was me. Finally got around to changing it to something else after 4 years lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 Yes, that was me. Finally got around to changing it to something else after 4 years lol You're far more attractive now. (assuming that you look like your avatars) I have a feeling that the Bears/Packers game (week 17) will be the Game of the Season. Since it's being played at the same time as the Lions/Vikings game, I'll be glued to both the tv and computer. So many times we could have pulled ahead of the Bears and Packers this season but lost heartbreakers instead. Someone had said last season that the Lions' problem is that they don't know how to be a winning team. They don't have the mindset. I'm starting to wonder if there isn't something to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted December 19, 2013 You're far more attractive now. (assuming that you look like your avatars) I have a feeling that the Bears/Packers game (week 17) will be the Game of the Season. Since it's being played at the same time as the Lions/Vikings game, I'll be glued to both the tv and computer. So many times we could have pulled ahead of the Bears and Packers this season but lost heartbreakers instead. Someone had said last season that the Lions' problem is that they don't know how to be a winning team. They don't have the mindset. I'm starting to wonder if there isn't something to that. This picture would sum up my childhood if I looked like Bettman: Not saying I was dubbed the King of Prom, just saying I'm no man version of Carrie. As for the topic at hand: There's still a small window for the Lions to make the playoffs thanks to the Bears/Packers matchup. But will the Lions win their last two? I'll just say that it's more probable that they won't make it in this year again. I'll be looking forward to some coaching changes, not necessarily Schwartz but I wouldn't be upset if he was canned, but I'm more looking at Linehan. I just can't stand his body of work for this offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 Lolions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 The Detroit Lions. Finding new and interesting ways to break their fans' hearts since 1958. 1 haroldsnepsts reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 29, 2013 The guy on the Fox pre-game show speculated that Jim Schwarz may be gone after this season. My pastor's wife agrees. She says that he's undisciplined and that it reflects in the team. Given all of the stupid penalties, especially in the neutral zone, that the Lions take, I agree. I'm usually the last one to think that a new coach would change things, but in this case, I think she has a point. Any thoughts and/or speculation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted December 29, 2013 I thought the team was disciplined this season compared to the past (from the standpoint of not being penalized on the field as much and not getting in trouble off the field). That's the one improvement I'll give. With that said, I'll be very surprised if Schwartz and Co. are retained. If I had it my way I'd fire Linehan but after 5 seasons + how this team choked away the division, maybe it's best just to clean house. As long as Linehan's gone. When you think about it, this team is a coaches dream. They have: A franchise QB, best receiver in the league, lines built on both sides very well, lots of other talent. This team is definitely better than 7-9, so hopefully the front office chooses the next coach wisely to get the most out of this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 That's the frustrating part. They have the pieces. It's not like back when we were praying that Hipple could complete a pass to Chadwick before the pocket collapsed 0.343 seconds after the snap. The neutral zone infractions are a bit better, but they're still driving me nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 30, 2013 It's official: We're getting a new coach. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307053/article/jim-schwartz-fired-by-detroit-lions-after-five-seasons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
