September 3rd, 2016 at 3:48 PM ^
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September 3rd, 2016 at 3:49 PM ^
Well, he certainly loves Orlovsky...
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:55 PM ^
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September 3rd, 2016 at 6:21 PM ^
As much as I would like to support my home team, this is the Lions M.O. - 50+ years of utter incompetence, futility, and stupid decisions.
Actually this is probably the best thing for Jake as hopefully a professionally run organization (Steelers, Pats, Ravens) will pick him up and he WILL one day be their starter.
September 3rd, 2016 at 8:23 PM ^
My view as well. No UM fan should ever want to see Wolverines end up with this inept franchise.
September 4th, 2016 at 9:25 AM ^
No NFL team is going to bring in a rookie who doesn't know their system and have him take over a roster spot on their team. I will say by mid-season though the Lions will have Rudock on their roster as the risk of exposing him to a rebuilding franchise thats' given up on their seasons would be just too great.
September 4th, 2016 at 10:28 AM ^
As I've said before. 50 years. Grand total of of 1 playoff victory. Very sad. As far as Rudock even if he does not catch on with another team I'm sure he will end up coaching somewhere or be successfull outside of football. Just too hard working and smart not to succeed.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:56 PM ^
Stopped watching the Lions last year, my Sundays instantly became much more enjoyable. Will be continuing that.
September 3rd, 2016 at 4:07 PM ^
September 3rd, 2016 at 4:54 PM ^
Last season I pretty much did that with the whole NFL. I'll watch a game here & there, but the ONLY football team I really give a damn about is Michigan.
Go Blue!
September 3rd, 2016 at 5:41 PM ^
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September 3rd, 2016 at 10:39 PM ^
Watching 7-yard outs 45 times a game makes football as boring as soccer. At least the running game still has a presence in college ball.
September 4th, 2016 at 9:34 AM ^
are more fun to watch?
The NFL is better than CFB IMO because of the "any given Sunday" factor where most games are decided by one possession.
While CFB may have better big games during the year but the excitement levels isn't as good from a game to game when some teams are double digit favorites in 80% of their games.
Until CFB does a better job leveling the playing field giving so more than 20% of their teams have a chance to one day be the best team in their sport, than it will always lag behind.
Personally I want to see the best players in the world performing at the highest levels and there's a big difference between the two here when one sport votes on Tim Tebow as their best player and the other won't even hire him.
September 4th, 2016 at 1:51 PM ^
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I haven't watched a game since 2005. Havent really cared since 2001. I love Sundays now.
September 3rd, 2016 at 11:43 PM ^
I stopped around 8 years ago and have never been happier on Sundays. I have no idea what's happening in the NFL, but I'll still watch the Super Bowl.
Sadly, when I was a kid - I would listen to the legendary Art Regner meltdowns/rants after Lions games and could not understand the people who would call in and say they were going to stop being Lions fans. Turns out when you get older, it's easier than I thought it would be to stop watching - especially for me as I no longer live in Michigan.
September 3rd, 2016 at 8:57 PM ^
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You mean Quinn, the GM has a lot more say on who's making his team than the head coach. Plus no NFL team is entrusting their 2nd string job to a 6th round rookie QB. The starting QB needs a veteran set of eyes out there on the field and Stafford has said numerous times how much he likes what Orlovsky brings.
Rudock will be 2nd string QB for the Lions next year. Just being groomed for it right now.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:48 PM ^
Practice squad, or will he be picked up by somebody off waivers?
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:49 PM ^
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September 3rd, 2016 at 3:49 PM ^
Dan Orloskdvssky is ten years older and nothing special. Jake looked pretty good against Bills backups. I'd have kept him. And didnt the Lions have Staff, Dan O, and Kellen Moore the last few years? Why only 2 now.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:49 PM ^
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September 3rd, 2016 at 6:19 PM ^
Except not beloved.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:50 PM ^
He will thank them later.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:51 PM ^
Yes. I, for one, trust the DETROIT LIONS to make the best personnel decisions.
September 4th, 2016 at 9:36 AM ^
he's not going anywhere other than to the Lions PS. No team is going to pick up a rookie QB a week before the season starts, take up a roster spot with him when he doesn't even know their offense.
He's destined to play out his rookie contract (4 years) as the Lions backup QB.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:50 PM ^
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:50 PM ^
By the love this franchise has for Dan O.
That is why the Lions will always be who they are.
September 4th, 2016 at 9:47 AM ^
and is nowhere near at the level many think. Actually pretty impressive considering how late he was taken in the draft and never really being a starter either.
I'm a big fan of Jake Rudock but I think the chances of him playing even half that amount time in professional football is going to be very difficult.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:51 PM ^
Quickly.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:51 PM ^
Because Orlovsky can carry a team if Stafford goes down s/. At least give the kid a shot.
September 3rd, 2016 at 9:45 PM ^
goin' for him
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:51 PM ^
This is good for Jake. He has looked good this preseason. I hope he goes to a good organization and doesnt sign with the Lions to be on their practice squad . Let the Lions suffer with Orlovsky
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:52 PM ^
Orlovsky must have some incriminating pictures of Jim Caldwell or something, otherwise Caldwell has an inexplicable love affair with a shitty QB.
September 3rd, 2016 at 4:04 PM ^
I have incriminating pictures of Orlovsky; here's one of him wearing a Lions uniform:
September 3rd, 2016 at 6:22 PM ^
except without skill or ability.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:53 PM ^
Just further proof that the Lions have no idea what they're doing. Don't understand their love affair with Orlovsky.
September 3rd, 2016 at 3:53 PM ^
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September 3rd, 2016 at 4:03 PM ^
He'll be on the Lions practice squad.
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September 4th, 2016 at 9:42 AM ^
in fact it's the other way around as about 70-75% of the time an NFL team will keep their drafted late round (5th-7th) QB in his rookie season on their regular season roster.
Add that in with the fact Rudock had the 2nd best QB rating among all rookie QB's in NFL preseason games this year and it made the decision to cut him unexpected.