Lions not as close as we think?

LionsFan630 · Joined: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 11149

Found this article which an opposing GM pretty much bashes the Lions...that being said I have a tough time really disputing it.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-problems-much-deeper-awful-142724724--nfl.html

detfan782004 · Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Posts: 39289 Location: Montana

It is a rival GM. He sounds a bit bitter. Some points are made that make sense but some comments are really out there too.
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stylish313 · Joined: 17 Jan 2009 Posts: 13763 Location: Flat Rock, Mi

You sure GoLions ain't write all that? Razz

Nah, you're right. Hard to dispute any of it.
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LionsFTW · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:01 pm Post subject:

Yup. Agree with him.
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detfan782004 · Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Posts: 39289 Location: Montana

usedaschwartz · Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 280

I think we are a couple of years away from getting back to the playoffs on a consistent basis. We need to get younger and better at a number of positions.

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skatebeanz · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:18 pm Post subject:

Actually it's a crock. Lions are 3rd in Offense and 9th in defense. They have allowed 28 points to Special Teams which is what is killing us.

Stafford has been flat, no running game and we have had bad drops yet we are 3rd in offense? Nice.
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JSMcTilty · Joined: 31 Dec 2010 Posts: 236

He's not totally off base, it seems pretty clear that this team is not as good as its 10-6 record last year made everyone think. However he definitely goes overboard on many of his comments. I mean yeah, if Stafford and Calvin aren't on their game, this team will struggle to win. But you could say that about any QB or number 1 WR in the league.

And Im not sure what he meant by Suh's "garbage sacks." 10 sacks as a DT is pretty darn impressive no matter how they come.

X_Factor_40 · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 16132 Location: Hockeytown

I've been saying that they're at least 2 more off seasons away from being competitive on a regular basis with the better teams in the league for a while now. They have zero depth across the board except maybe at WR/DL (but even they aren't playing very good), and they need to fill several major holes throughout the defense (and a couple upgrades on the offensive side of the ball as well). Another solid FA along with a draft that addresses some of the needs rather than BPA depth, followed by another solid FA (maybe then going after a bigger impact name in FA depending on the cap/roster) and another draft and things should be better. Although, that all depends on current roster turnover and whether or not this coaching staff makes it that long.
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diehardlionfan · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 21513 Location: Ottawa

diehardlionfan · Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 21513 Location: Ottawa

I don't disagree with anything in the article.

The only player untouchable on the Lions roster is CJ. The rest are not playing at a level required for success at the NFL level.

The reality is there are a number of high paid players not producing at a level that warrants the investment made.

We have all discussed how Mayhew has surrounded Stafford with weapons. If these guys are weapons they better start to produce because 3 passing touchdowns suggests the offence has zero weapons.

I'm not even going to mention the defence.
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