| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
GeneralTso
Joined: 08 Dec 2007
Posts: 6815
Location: Props to Rase on Sig
|
 Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:48 am Post subject: The Lions have to do better vs division |
 |
|
|
Worst record in the division since 2002.
0-5 vs division this year, potential to go 0-6.
Even last year, we only went 3-3.
If this team wants to compete for the playoffs next year, they have to do better than this and hopefully Schwartz and co. don't get this overlooked.
I mean, heck, look at the Rams. First year under Fisher (Whom Schwartz learned under...) and they are undefeated against their division, even technically in the playoff hunt.
_________________
| james.mcmurry13 wrote: | | Yeah, [Mike] Wallace would be like 4th fastest on the Raiders. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
diehardlionfan
Joined: 12 Mar 2007
Posts: 21540
Location: Ottawa
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:22 am Post subject: Re: The Lions have to do better vs division |
|
|
|
| GeneralTso wrote: | Worst record in the division since 2002.
0-5 vs division this year, potential to go 0-6.
Even last year, we only went 3-3.
If this team wants to compete for the playoffs next year, they have to do better than this and hopefully Schwartz and co. don't get this overlooked.
I mean, heck, look at the Rams. First year under Fisher (Whom Schwartz learned under...) and they are undefeated against their division, even technically in the playoff hunt. |
The Lions team has to be built to win in the division first. Then worry about the rest of the league.
_________________
Sig by LionsFTW
To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Lionsfanforever
Joined: 27 Sep 2009
Posts: 4341
Location: Brighton, MI
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 1:39 am Post subject: Re: The Lions have to do better vs division |
|
|
|
| diehardlionfan wrote: | | GeneralTso wrote: | Worst record in the division since 2002.
0-5 vs division this year, potential to go 0-6.
Even last year, we only went 3-3.
If this team wants to compete for the playoffs next year, they have to do better than this and hopefully Schwartz and co. don't get this overlooked.
I mean, heck, look at the Rams. First year under Fisher (Whom Schwartz learned under...) and they are undefeated against their division, even technically in the playoff hunt. |
The Lions team has to be built to win in the division first. Then worry about the rest of the league. |
Yeah our divisions OL are terrible, but have some great offensive playermakers.
_________________
Nacho League Season 5 Taco Bowl winner |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GeneralTso
Joined: 08 Dec 2007
Posts: 6815
Location: Props to Rase on Sig
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:00 am Post subject: Re: The Lions have to do better vs division |
|
|
|
| diehardlionfan wrote: | | GeneralTso wrote: | Worst record in the division since 2002.
0-5 vs division this year, potential to go 0-6.
Even last year, we only went 3-3.
If this team wants to compete for the playoffs next year, they have to do better than this and hopefully Schwartz and co. don't get this overlooked.
I mean, heck, look at the Rams. First year under Fisher (Whom Schwartz learned under...) and they are undefeated against their division, even technically in the playoff hunt. |
The Lions team has to be built to win in the division first. Then worry about the rest of the league. |
One thing I will say, though, is that the division is not easy to play against. Passing team in GB, running team in Minnesota, Defense in Chicago. There is no true formula.
In the NFC West, you run the ball and play defense, it's pretty black and white.
_________________
| james.mcmurry13 wrote: | | Yeah, [Mike] Wallace would be like 4th fastest on the Raiders. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
detroitroar
Joined: 24 Jan 2011
Posts: 2890
Location: USA
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: The Lions have to do better vs division |
|
|
|
| diehardlionfan wrote: | | GeneralTso wrote: | Worst record in the division since 2002.
0-5 vs division this year, potential to go 0-6.
Even last year, we only went 3-3.
If this team wants to compete for the playoffs next year, they have to do better than this and hopefully Schwartz and co. don't get this overlooked.
I mean, heck, look at the Rams. First year under Fisher (Whom Schwartz learned under...) and they are undefeated against their division, even technically in the playoff hunt. |
The Lions team has to be built to win in the division first. Then worry about the rest of the league. |
Absolutely. My hope is that playing in this tough division and the toughest schedule all together this year can make us a better team moving forward.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
X_Factor_40
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Posts: 16149
Location: Hockeytown
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: The Lions have to do better vs division |
|
|
|
| GeneralTso wrote: | | diehardlionfan wrote: | | GeneralTso wrote: | Worst record in the division since 2002.
0-5 vs division this year, potential to go 0-6.
Even last year, we only went 3-3.
If this team wants to compete for the playoffs next year, they have to do better than this and hopefully Schwartz and co. don't get this overlooked.
I mean, heck, look at the Rams. First year under Fisher (Whom Schwartz learned under...) and they are undefeated against their division, even technically in the playoff hunt. |
The Lions team has to be built to win in the division first. Then worry about the rest of the league. |
One thing I will say, though, is that the division is not easy to play against. Passing team in GB, running team in Minnesota, Defense in Chicago. There is no true formula.
In the NFC West, you run the ball and play defense, it's pretty black and white. |
I think a lot of the problem comes down to coaching. There should be no reason why they can't come up with a better game plan against Peterson. I know pretty much every team struggles against him, but the Lions need to game plan better for it. The same goes for Chicago. The Lions have (or had) a dynamic offense and they should be able to put up points against the Bears and do enough on defense to stop them. But, after what we've seen this season it looks like they're a few players away from being where we want them to be.
_________________
| Louis Friend wrote: | | How do you rid yourself of character concerns, draft a kid who cures cancer. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
diehardlionfan
Joined: 12 Mar 2007
Posts: 21540
Location: Ottawa
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: The Lions have to do better vs division |
|
|
|
| detroitroar wrote: | | diehardlionfan wrote: | | GeneralTso wrote: | Worst record in the division since 2002.
0-5 vs division this year, potential to go 0-6.
Even last year, we only went 3-3.
If this team wants to compete for the playoffs next year, they have to do better than this and hopefully Schwartz and co. don't get this overlooked.
I mean, heck, look at the Rams. First year under Fisher (Whom Schwartz learned under...) and they are undefeated against their division, even technically in the playoff hunt. |
The Lions team has to be built to win in the division first. Then worry about the rest of the league. |
Absolutely. My hope is that playing in this tough division and the toughest Ischedule all together this year can make us a better team moving forward. |
I hope you're right.
I think, trying to find something positive from this season, the team is gaining valuable experience. What they choose to do with that experience will be demonstrated next year.
_________________
Sig by LionsFTW
To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
GeneralTso
Joined: 08 Dec 2007
Posts: 6815
Location: Props to Rase on Sig
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
0-6
Good job team
_________________
| james.mcmurry13 wrote: | | Yeah, [Mike] Wallace would be like 4th fastest on the Raiders. |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
stylish313
Joined: 17 Jan 2009
Posts: 13782
Location: Flat Rock, Mi
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| GeneralTso wrote: | 0-6
Good job team |
But, but, they were all so competitive....
_________________
Are you getting Ziggy with it? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
studdogs
Joined: 02 Feb 2007
Posts: 820
Location: Linden, Mi
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: The Lions have to do better vs division |
|
|
|
| X_Factor_40 wrote: | | GeneralTso wrote: | | diehardlionfan wrote: | | GeneralTso wrote: | Worst record in the division since 2002.
0-5 vs division this year, potential to go 0-6.
Even last year, we only went 3-3.
If this team wants to compete for the playoffs next year, they have to do better than this and hopefully Schwartz and co. don't get this overlooked.
I mean, heck, look at the Rams. First year under Fisher (Whom Schwartz learned under...) and they are undefeated against their division, even technically in the playoff hunt. |
The Lions team has to be built to win in the division first. Then worry about the rest of the league. |
One thing I will say, though, is that the division is not easy to play against. Passing team in GB, running team in Minnesota, Defense in Chicago. There is no true formula.
In the NFC West, you run the ball and play defense, it's pretty black and white. |
I think a lot of the problem comes down to coaching. There should be no reason why they can't come up with a better game plan against Peterson. I know pretty much every team struggles against him, but the Lions need to game plan better for it. The same goes for Chicago. The Lions have (or had) a dynamic offense and they should be able to put up points against the Bears and do enough on defense to stop them. But, after what we've seen this season it looks like they're a few players away from being where we want them to be. |
studdogs will say it again, this team has no identity. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
LionsFan630
Joined: 13 Mar 2007
Posts: 11149
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 5:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
If you want to do well in the NFC North you need to be able to do 3 things:
- Run the Ball
- Stop the Run
- Stop the Pass
Lions can do none of these things when it really matters.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
FAQ
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
