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Bjerknes

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Mar 16, 2004
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Turnover on downs.

It's not to be for Detroit today, but plenty to be excited about for Lion's fans. Really fun team to watch.
I'd rather be a boring team to watch and actually get wins on the board. We have some offensive weapons now but the defense is still poor overall.

Too many missed tackles on that fucking dog killer Vick, spinning away and hitting a pass down field that killed us.

Its that other side of the ball, particularly the secondary and linebackers, that need some help.
We certainly do. DeAndre Levy is still out with injury, so that hurts us. But we still need to address the linebacker spot in the draft next year. Greg Jones from MSU is the obvious choice, but I'm sure we could pick somebody up in free agency. Not certain who is up for FA after this season.

Being from Linebacker U and all, I'm getting impatient with the Lions back there.
 

Bjerknes

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Mar 16, 2004
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Shit, in the next two weeks we head to Minnesota and Green Bay. Looks like we have another 0-4 start to be excited about again. :moan:

At least the Vikings look like shit.
 

Rollie

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Apr 15, 2008
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Its that other side of the ball, particularly the secondary and linebackers, that need some help.
No doubt about that buddy. They still need a ton of pieces, but they have to be happy about the initial production they're getting from their recent high draft picks. Things could be going much worse. I mean, they were an unfortunately terrible rule (Johnson's denied TD), and a poor play call on 4th down (should have kicked that FG) from being at least 1-0 and in overtime against the Eagles.

With their starting QB hurt, to boot (although I do have a bit of a soft spot for Hill, his leadership & demeanor will surely help such a young team, even if he lacks some of the physical tools).

I'd rather be a boring team to watch and actually get wins on the board. We have some offensive weapons now but the defense is still poor overall.
I understand that you would prefer the W's buddy, but it's not as simple as just going defense in drafts. Picks still have to pan out, and yours are looking damn good.

You were never going to be able to rapidly turn over the entire team, on what has been (and until you get some more wins, still is) a historically bad team.

Certainly should have spent that money on Burleson a little more wisely. Definitely going to be a lot of defensive draft picks for your team in the next few years.

Anyway, the Lion's look better than I thought they would at this point in the season, full stop.

Edit: and as a neutral fan, I can actually stand to watch them play for a change.
 

KB824

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Sep 16, 2003
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We certainly do. DeAndre Levy is still out with injury, so that hurts us. But we still need to address the linebacker spot in the draft next year. Greg Jones from MSU is the obvious choice, but I'm sure we could pick somebody up in free agency. Not certain who is up for FA after this season.

Being from Linebacker U and all, I'm getting impatient with the Lions back there.

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What!?!?!?!?!

In the first round?????

Oh HELLLLLLL No


IF the lions are picking in the top 7, they grab Patrick Peterson, CB from LSU, and the Lions have their lockdown corner for the next 8-10 years.
 

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
116,615
20938aslkgajqweoiv109qoigqwwhw$(&Q#$*(!!!!!!!!!!!


What!?!?!?!?!

In the first round?????

Oh HELLLLLLL No


IF the lions are picking in the top 7, they grab Patrick Peterson, CB from LSU, and the Lions have their lockdown corner for the next 8-10 years.
I'm not sure where Jones would go in the draft. But they may opt for him at some point. Peterson would be a great pickup as well, he WILL shut you down!
 

Bjerknes

"Top Economist"
Mar 16, 2004
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With their starting QB hurt, to boot (although I do have a bit of a soft spot for Hill, his leadership & demeanor will surely help such a young team, even if he lacks some of the physical tools).
I'm starting to wonder whether Stafford is the real solution. He may not be if he's always injured.

So that means we may have to look for somebody else in the draft. I'm not giving up on him, but it's something to think about.

Edit: and as a neutral fan, I can actually stand to watch them play for a change.
Well that's good. I'm glad we can please some people. :D
 

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