November 27th, 2014 at 1:24 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 1:34 PM ^
But I really wish the Lions would've drafted Lewan. I said it leading up to the draft and got hammered because, yes, the Lions had 4.5 solid starters. But one guy goes down and you end up with an uFA at LT.
I think all elite teams have 6 starting OL. Eventually one guy gets "too" good and they don't want to pay him and he leaves in free agency and that 6th guy moves in and they just draft another 6th guy. Or if someone gets hurt --- or retires.
I just sucks seeing the Lions with a "meh" OL again after it had become somewhat of a strength.
Having Lewan would've been a nice luxury. Especially with Pettigrew and Fauria on the roster (no one knew at the time they'd battle injuries like they would --- Ebron as well).
Lewan and one more RB and I think this offense is still clicking even with the injuries to key players.
It's just frustrating because it wasn't hard to see the same thing back in April.
Finish off the offense like you did the defense. They took DL when they didn't really need them and low and behold guys leave or get hurt and the defense is still clicking.
1. Taylor Lewan - OT
2. LaMarcus Joyner - DB
3. Bryan Stork - C
4. Jared Abbrederis - WR
4. Larry Webster III - DE
5. Ronald Powell - OLB
6. Tyler Gaffney / Storm Johnson - RB
7. Ahmad Dixon - SS
No clue if that would've been a better draft. Probably too early to tell, but my thinking was always get Lewan just because I thought he was the best available and we needed a 6th OL. Get Joyner because everyone knew we needed a DB, Stork because Raiola is old. Abbrederis because I didn't know how good Tate would be and I think Stafford needs a "Welker/Edleman." Webster and Aaron Lynch were the DEs for the 4th round, Powell because I think Detroit needs an OLB pass rusher. Gaffney/Johnson are similar backs that I think would compliment Bush and Bell. Dixon was a flyer...
November 27th, 2014 at 1:35 PM ^
The linebackers have been awful in this game. No coverage on the TE on the play.
November 27th, 2014 at 1:41 PM ^
would have impacted Lewan as well. You don't draft 1st OT as depth. That is a bad use of cap space.I would have gone with a CB, S, or DE. Heck, I'd even look at DT because of Suh.
The Lions need a C and an G. The middle of the line has been really poor this year. Raiola and Sims are gone after this season.
The Lions do need a speed rusher on the outside. They are developing Webster to do that, but a more proven option ought to have been found.
November 27th, 2014 at 1:34 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 1:40 PM ^
O is back on the field. Little MegaT pitch and catch. Da bears D keeps losing players. Feels like we got the mo.
November 27th, 2014 at 1:41 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 1:43 PM ^
Do you also run a paid subscription NFL analysis site? Just curious.
November 27th, 2014 at 3:57 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 1:46 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 1:51 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 1:54 PM ^
The Lions are passing to step up the run.
November 27th, 2014 at 2:00 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 2:05 PM ^
TEMPO.
Why neither UM or the Lions(until this point) use it I don't know. When you are struggling you need every possible advantage.
November 27th, 2014 at 1:56 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 2:03 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 2:04 PM ^
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November 27th, 2014 at 2:05 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 2:09 PM ^
Thank goodness for the Bears defense.
And, speaking as a Browns fan - really thank goodness we failed at getting Trestman and got "stuck" with Pettit instead.
November 27th, 2014 at 2:12 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 2:19 PM ^
The way UMs season went I gotta have something to cheer about in football, the Bears aren't doing much better.
November 27th, 2014 at 2:34 PM ^
Are you color blind?
November 27th, 2014 at 6:52 PM ^
Just ruffling the feathers!
November 27th, 2014 at 2:54 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 2:56 PM ^
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November 27th, 2014 at 5:49 PM ^
are you talkin about "well hung" willie young?
November 27th, 2014 at 3:04 PM ^
Thank God for the Bears.
November 27th, 2014 at 3:06 PM ^
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November 27th, 2014 at 3:22 PM ^
Int. Hopefully this drive will seal it.
November 27th, 2014 at 3:27 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 3:35 PM ^
The replacements on the OL have stepped it up, and it looks like Lombardi opened up the playbook....good results.
November 27th, 2014 at 3:37 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 3:41 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 3:46 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 4:00 PM ^
I think it'll take 11-5, honestly. 10-6 may fall short.
November 27th, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 6:02 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 4:12 PM ^
19 for Alshon and 12 for Prater. I'll take it. That late 4th and 6 pissed me off. Let Prater kick another dammit!
November 27th, 2014 at 4:16 PM ^
just read through this and man we are a pessimistic group of fans. I participated in the conversation during the Villanova game and my eyes were opened.
pathetic whining left and right.
just enjoy the game dudes!
jdon
November 27th, 2014 at 4:47 PM ^
November 27th, 2014 at 4:20 PM ^
That's Suh's last Thanksgiving game as a Lion...
November 27th, 2014 at 4:24 PM ^
Calvin and Ashlon as my WR's were awesome for me, 1 more win in fantasy football.