3-1, better than a sharp stick in the eye!

[RichP]

Well, I'm still very skeptical about this team, but at least the record looks decent so far!

[brianroy6]

Give credit where credit is due:D

[RichP]

yep, I was impressed that they hung in there and did what they needed to do...

[boots741]

Do seem to be more resilient then years past..their 4th quarters remind of Todd Jones 9th innings.

[Munsterlndr]

Man was that ugly! Thank God the Bears suck worse than the Lions. We did just about everything we could do to lose that one. Thought the Refs were going to hand it to the Bears with all of those reviews, they made some really bad calls today. But a win is a win, I guess.

The rest of the season could get really ugly for the bears. their next three games are the packers, the eagles, the Vikings and then the Lions again in four weeks. I'm guessing they are going to be 2 & 5 the next time we play them.

[Radar420]

All I have to say is who in the he!! returns an onside kick for a TD. I haven't seen that since Tecmo Super Bowl:yikes:

[mjmmusser]

All I have to say is who in the he!! returns an onside kick for a TD. I haven't seen that since Tecmo Super Bowl:yikes:

LMAO!!:lol:

[bucko12pt]

I was at the game today with some customers and it amazes me that they pack the place every game. There were a ton of Bears fans there and they were very vocal. Saw three seperate fights in the stands. Boring first half, but picked up in the second.

Imagine what the town would do if they ever produced a winner.

[MEL]

Well, I'm still very skeptical about this team, but at least the record looks decent so far!



'Remember Rich, your talking loins here... The sharp stick in the eye will come somewhere this season. Always does!!!

[mjmmusser]

'Remember Rich, your talking loins here... The sharp stick in the eye will come somewhere this season. Always does!!!

I'm guessing it will be next week with the Redskins. Usually about the fourth or fifth week they fall all to h@((. I thought it would be after the pounding they received last week.

I figure they may have 1 or 2 more in them for the season. As a skeptical fan, I hope they prove me wrong.

[William H Bonney]

Yeah,,,, don't put that stick away yet. And I wouldn't read anything into this win,, other than the Bears D is bad and banged up and they have three 3rd string QB's.

[Jimmer]

I have very mixed emotions about this Lions squad. A big part of me is thinking my 5-11 mark is pretty much it.
But the 25 year fan in me really hopes we break out.
There have been flashes of brilliance in all aspects of the game, even Marinelli finally got a challenge right.
There have also been flashes of the Lions team from the past...56-21 against an ailing Philly is the best example.
I just know if I throw my chips into the pot they are going to break my heart.
:rant:

[Westlakedrive]

The Lions victory was not impressive being down 13-3 going into the 4th quarter. However the difference this year is their confidence to come back and this will make a difference down the stretch.
Rather be suprised by a good Lions season then let down like Charger fans.

[Violator22]

Hey, ya'll gotta remember they set a new record with that 34 points scored in the 4th period. Shows they got some spunk in them. Les

[LuckyChucky]

yes I have been impressed by the lions refusal to quit even when it looks like same ole lions,but they are still a long way off from being a real competetive team.Keep in mind that Chicago was very banged up and still almost won the game.The true sign that this team is improving will be 3 things.(1) win big games on the road (something they havnt done in awhile) (2) win their divisional games ( they're off to a good start in that) and (3) play a complete game,not just 4th quarter heroics play a good game for 4 quarters. I have seen improvement in the Lions but they still arent there yet and I still believe they are a few players shy of getting there,but so far its been good

[Jimmer]

At what point should fans call shotgun on the bandwagon?
:lol:
If we hit 6 and 3 I say Joe gets it.

[Tom (mich)]

Who is the special teams coach, and why is he still employed today? 2 blocked kicks and 300+ return yards from Hester? Did the NFL pass a new rule REQUIRING teams to continue to kick directly to the return man?

So long as we're on special teams, why did we cut Drummond? Do the coaches prefer Calhoun's style of catching the ball and running directly into the very first defender downfield? Is he even aware you can make "a move"?

[Jimmer]

Who is the special teams coach, and why is he still employed today? 2 blocked kicks and 300+ return yards from Hester? Did the NFL pass a new rule REQUIRING teams to continue to kick directly to the return man?

So long as we're on special teams, why did we cut Drummond? Do the coaches prefer Calhoun's style of catching the ball and running directly into the very first defender downfield? Is he even aware you can make "a move"?
That'd be Chuck Preifer. His record is the one bright spot for the Lions since '97
I had thought this year that teams would just kick away, squib, or rugby kick to Hester. In fact I thought his production would fall off drastically like every other lightning in a bottle returner.
It hasn't happened yet, and it could be one of two things:
1) Teams just can't believe that one player can be that good, so machismo says kick away.
2)It's a league conspiracy to keep the game exciting.
KISS....

[Radar420]

That'd be Chuck Preifer.

Actually Stan Kwan is the special team's coach, Preifer's former assistant. Preifer "retired" last year.

[Jimmer]

Actually Stan Kwan is the special team's coach, Preifer's former assistant. Preifer "retired" last year.
My bad, the Lion's site has it right, ESPN has it wrong. :lol:
A baseball player as coach, that explains it all. :p

[ESOX]

Things you thought you would never hear around the watercooler:
"Well the Packers will have to get by the Lions first.........."
"The Lions have a real good shot at being division champs."


UH, OK. I am enjoying the ride, but keep that stuff you are smoking at home tomorrow.

[thousandcasts]

As a lifelong fan and former season ticket holder, I could care less how the games have looked thus far. The only thing that matters is the record: 3-1, which is a helluva lot better than 1-3 or 0-4. Sure, I did my share of cussing yesterday, but all that matters is the end result. Different team, different attitude? I believe so, but we'll see at the end of the year. Right now, I'm just enjoying being a Lions fan since the record isn't its usual embarrassment. When your team is winning games, sports is just that much more fun.

You can put this on my gravestone: "I was a Lions fan BEFORE they drafted Barry Sanders and I was STILL a Lions fan after Millen destroyed them."

[LuckyChucky]

the title of this thread is funny,I predict by week 10 most people will want sharp sticks in their eyes to blind them from the reality :lol:

[thousandcasts]

Who is the special teams coach, and why is he still employed today? 2 blocked kicks and 300+ return yards from Hester? Did the NFL pass a new rule REQUIRING teams to continue to kick directly to the return man?

So long as we're on special teams, why did we cut Drummond? Do the coaches prefer Calhoun's style of catching the ball and running directly into the very first defender downfield? Is he even aware you can make "a move"?

Marinelli doesn't like the idea of having a roster spot reserved for one player who can only return kicks. He'd rather keep that spot open for someone who can be used elsewhere ala Walters as a reciever or Calhoun as a running back. Drummond was worthless as a reciever in the offense, so he was expendable. Now, if they had an explosive return man such as Hester it'd be a different story, however Drummond wasn't anywhere near that type of player--not even close. Doesn't make sense to keep him on the roster when he's over paid and under achieving.

[tubejig]

They will have their hands full this week. Wash can cover receivers and can control the clock with the running game. This could be a very boring win for the Redskins this weekend. Washington 17 Lions 14.

[Violator22]

Well, if you are so confident, why such a low score, care to put bullets where your mouth is. I like Barnes TSX's. :D

[thousandcasts]

I hate to do this...I mean, I really hate to do this, but I'm gonna have to drink a glass of Kool Aid and state publically that the Lions are NOT going to lose to Washington on Sunday. Let me hit myself in the head with a hammer a few times before I come up with a score, but at the very least the Lions will be 4-1 come Sunday night.

[tubejig]

Well, if you are so confident, why such a low score, care to put bullets where your mouth is. I like Barnes TSX's. :D

Here's a bullet for ya. The Martz offense is typically less effective on grass, that goes back to the Rams days as well. History does repeat itself more often than not in the NFL, especially with pass happy offenses. Here's another not too overly obvious fact, the Lions are 31st in run offense.

The last time the Rams played against the Skins with the Martz offense was a 20-17 loss in 2002. That was at Washington. You want some more???

[MEL]

I hate to do this...I mean, I really hate to do this, but I'm gonna have to drink a glass of Kool Aid and state publically that the Lions are NOT going to lose to Washington on Sunday. Let me hit myself in the head with a hammer a few times before I come up with a score, but at the very least the Lions will be 4-1 come Sunday night.


Carefull there 'ol buddy. You know what happens to you when you start drinking the Kool Aid!!! You've admitted it here and to yourself of the dangerous waters you are entering. Do you need me or someone else to come over to your place and smack you up side your head before you jump on the bandwagon with both feet?;)

[Due51]

Let's go back........WAY back.............to TWO WEEKS AGO! The UNDEFEATED Lions were going into Philadelphia to take on the hapless Eagles.

You can't change a zebras stripes. The Lions got bulldozed in Philly and they'll lose on the road again this week.

I think the FUMES from the cornbread and kool-aid are making you guys loopy.:lol:

[MEL]

Let's go back........WAY back.............to TWO WEEKS AGO! The UNDEFEATED Lions were going into Philadelphia to take on the hapless Eagles.

You can't change a zebras stripes. The Lions got bulldozed in Philly and they'll lose on the road again this week.

I think the FUMES from the cornbread and kool-aid are making you guys loopy.:lol:

Guys like Jimmer and Joey Archer I can understand. They're hopeless. But
the man of 1,000 casts? He's smarter than that, or so i thought. I wonder if Joe Archer was putting some "special" ingredients into that cornbread?
Kind of like the way i make, er ah, used to make my Brownies.

Speaking of Joe A... Dont ya just know he's up at deer camp in Alpena looking over some loins porn right about now? I can just picture him right about now running around the woods, butt naked with a Roy Williams jersey and nothing else on.:lol::yikes:

[Violator22]

Here's a bullet for ya. The Martz offense is typically less effective on grass, that goes back to the Rams days as well. History does repeat itself more often than not in the NFL, especially with pass happy offenses. Here's another not too overly obvious fact, the Lions are 31st in run offense.

The last time the Rams played against the Skins with the Martz offense was a 20-17 loss in 2002. That was at Washington. You want some more???


No skin off my back, the way the loins are playing I'm smellin free bullets. I have already won a boat load off another site I hang out at due to the lack of respect, the game won't be a blowout in either direction. Loins by 7, ya feel so good about the Foreskins, put your bullets up. Les

[thousandcasts]

Hey now, I've always been on the bandwagon--I'm just the guy who has a window seat and yells at the driver that we're going in the wrong direction! :lol:

The Foreskins aren't s***. If the Lions lose this one, they'll be kicking themselves over a lost opportunity later on down the road.

By the way, go back and read some of my posts--I was the guy saying that the Philly game is one where struggling teams get better real quick as soon as the Lions' plane lands. And I was right! :lol:

Washington is not Philly. Washington is going to lose this game and I'm so confident about it that I'm willing to bet Mel's right testicle that the Lions win. If they lose, then feel free to send Mel where ever you wish to get it chopped off--I don't know him, so no sweat off my... :yikes:

[pescadero]

So long as we're on special teams, why did we cut Drummond? Do the coaches prefer Calhoun's style of catching the ball and running directly into the very first defender downfield? Is he even aware you can make "a move"?

Yards per kickoff return;

Brian Calhoun - 22.1
Eddie Drummond - 21.5

Yards per punt return:

Troy Walters - 10.0
Eddie Drummond - 8.4

--
lp

[Jimmer]

MEL just needs to come out of the closet and admit he's drinking the kool-aid too.
:lol:
Best Lions team that has been on the field since Barry went for 2,000.
;)

[Munsterlndr]

I'm still waiting for MEL's prediction for this game. He's been wrong both of the last two weeks and I need to know which way to bet for this weekend! :lol:

[MEL]

I'm still waiting for MEL's prediction for this game. He's been wrong both of the last two weeks and I need to know which way to bet for this weekend! :lol:


Loins 35 Wash 3 bet it!!!!

[Westlakedrive]

Lions dont match up to well.
Skins defense is among the best in the league and that spells bad news for the Lions.
IF they can break a couple big plays and get a little luck they win.

[Violator22]

Tubejig, I'm still waiting. Lions are looking good and the sports writers out here in Colorado have even noticed. :D

If your scared, we'll get you a dog.

[tubejig]

No offense meant to you, but i don't bet with people I don't know. I have friends that I wager with from time to time and thats about it. I will be betting on the Skins this weekend.

[Violator22]

No biggie, but your gonna lose your money, just a fair warning. Redskins suck against the pass, especially screen passes. Check it if you don't believe me. Kitna is gonna have a killer week for stats. Les

[Munsterlndr]

Loins 35 Wash 3 bet it!!!!

Hey Mel, you were close but you got things a little backwards. 0 for 3, you rock!

[tubejig]

I would like to send out a thankyou to Bill Ford for helping me fill MY pocket book this weekend.

[MEL]

Hey Mel, you were close but you got things a little backwards. 0 for 3, you rock!



Actually its 2-3 but whos counting;) I picked them to beat the Raiders and the Vikes. Thank God i dont bet on Football anymore or i'd have to work 3 jobs insted of 2:dizzy:

HOT TIP: BET IT: Loins will NOT lose next Sunday, take that to the Bank!!!

[ESOX]

This is the third week in a row my square hit.
Thats three more times than it hit all of last year. :)