2024 Lions season thread

[Old Lion]

Alim got paid. 4 year extension. 55 million guaranteed, near 100 total.

Glad he will be around long term

Great news. He looked fully recovered from his injury too. He was flying around Sunday.

Scary to see a guy that size that can move that fast. I almost felt sorry for Dak.

 

[VulturesRule]

So disappointed about Hutchinson, but I’ll be wearing his jersey at the game Sunday. Last year there was a pretty good Lions contingent in the stadium. I’m hoping to hear “Let’s go Lions!” like we’re heard during the Dallas game. This should be an excellent performance.

 

[Old Lion]

So disappointed about Hutchinson, but I’ll be wearing his jersey at the game Sunday. Last year there was a pretty good Lions contingent in the stadium. I’m hoping to hear “Let’s go Lions!” like we’re heard during the Dallas game. This should be an excellent performance.

Hutch has an outside chance to come back for the SB and possibly even the NFC championship but its a real long shot. Should be back for training camp next year easily.

 

[VulturesRule]

I was concerned when Detroit lined up for the first punt, thinking “this would be a stupid time to fake it.” The stadium was loud throughout the game, but after the first quarter the Lions seemed to shrug it off and just looked in control. Thrilling ending - the place stayed full with nobody leaving early.

Lions fans were well represented. In the corridors there were a number of times that the chant “Jerod Goff! Jerod Goff!” was heard, bef, dur and after the game. Detroit is lookin like they own the North.

 

[Mebert]

Jameson Willoams suspended 2 games for performance enhancing drugs.

Dude can't get out of his own way

 

[Edonidd]

Has already announced he will not fight the suspension. But that he's in good spirits....

 

[Dutchis59]

Jameson Willoams suspended 2 games for performance enhancing drugs.

Dude can't get out of his own way

 

[Old Lion]

Jameson Willoams suspended 2 games for performance enhancing drugs.

Dude can't get out of his own way

At least one of those games is Tennessee. Will suck that he will miss the GB game though.

 

[Old Lion]

Has already announced he will not fight the suspension. But that he's in good spirits....

Now I question if he is really on PEDS. Wouldnt he be ragin?

 

[Old Lion]

I was concerned when Detroit lined up for the first punt, thinking “this would be a stupid time to fake it.” The stadium was loud throughout the game, but after the first quarter the Lions seemed to shrug it off and just looked in control. Thrilling ending - the place stayed full with nobody leaving early.

Lions fans were well represented. In the corridors there were a number of times that the chant “Jerod Goff! Jerod Goff!” was heard, bef, dur and after the game. Detroit is lookin like they own the North.

I am concerned with the lack of pass rush. That wont fly vs GB in 2 weeks. We might be OK next week although even that is a classic "trap" game.

 

[Edonidd]

Now I question if he is really on PEDS. Wouldnt he be ragin?

Their PED policy is so extensive that I can't even begin to guess. But every suspension I've ever seen for actual PED's has been longer. Every time there's a small one or two game ban, it's for violating the policy.


What's annoying is we have to decide on his option soon and possible extension. The dude took 3 years to learn the playback. He's been suspended for gambling policy and PED policy. He's obviously dumb as a rock, and hard to count on. But we already put up with all his shit, do we really let him walk away now that he has value?


It's also annoying that we knew going into the off-season that pass rushing DE and #3 WR were among our top 2-3 biggest needs. They ignored it and it's gonna bite them in the ass.

 

[Mebert]

Their PED policy is so extensive that I can't even begin to guess. But every suspension I've ever seen for actual PED's has been longer. Every time there's a small one or two game ban, it's for violating the policy.


What's annoying is we have to decide on his option soon and possible extension. The dude took 3 years to learn the playback. He's been suspended for gambling policy and PED policy. He's obviously dumb as a rock, and hard to count on. But we already put up with all his shit, do we really let him walk away now that he has value?


It's also annoying that we knew going into the off-season that pass rushing DE and #3 WR were among our top 2-3 biggest needs. They ignored it and it's gonna bite them in the ass.

He is a legit #2 now and adds something we can't come close to replicating unless we start lining Gibbs up wide.

We have to resign him, but it should absolutely be at a discount at this point.

 

[Old Lion]

It's also annoying that we knew going into the off-season that pass rushing DE and #3 WR were among our top 2-3 biggest needs. They ignored it and it's gonna bite them in the ass.

I think they knew Kalif was good to go so they decided not to go crazy. Kalif is a lesser version of Jammo. They also got Patrick who filled the big WR role better than anyone else we could have gotton. LaPorta also factors into that because he is such a good receiving option.

I wanted to keep Gabe Evans (and reduce the TEs) as well which would have come in handy this week and next.

 

[VulturesRule]

Apparently teams that play the Lions this year lose the following week. Could just be coincidence, or perhaps the Lions are playing a physical game that others take longer to recover from. Talk about a secret weapon!

This week could be a double dip. Vikes play tonight (short week) while the ’Boys had a bye week. If both lose, the likelihood it’s a coincidence would seem to be diminishing. And the value of a Lions’ victory increases greatly!

 

[Old Lion]

Apparently teams that play the Lions this year lose the following week. Could just be coincidence, or perhaps the Lions are playing a physical game that others take longer to recover from. Talk about a secret weapon!

This week could be a double dip. Vikes play tonight (short week) while the ’Boys had a bye week. If both lose, the likelihood it’s a coincidence would seem to be diminishing. And the value of a Lions’ victory increases greatly!

Great call. i was thinking that too. Vikes looked a little tired last night.

 

[broncosmitty]

He is a legit #2 now and adds something we can't come close to replicating unless we start lining Gibbs up wide.

We have to resign him, but it should absolutely be at a discount at this point.

Not sure I can agree on the legit #2 part. Seven receptions the last four games. He’s a weapon, but I’m not banking on him ever really being reliable for consistent first downs.

He’s got another year left on his deal. Not sure what happens with his fifth option year. Since that went away the first time he got suspended.

A year and half is a long time for him to not do something stupid and earn a second deal.

 

[elguapo]

Mason fucken rudolph has 156 passing yards in 1 qtr?!?! All that needs to be said about our DC

 

[Old Lion]

ST finally looks really good now. Offense is firing on all cylinders.

Defense is not getting any outside pressure on defense. Might need to look at a trade there. Defense in general still not looking sound but they got it done with 4 turnovers. Still that is a lot of yardage to give up to a garbage offense.

 

[Edonidd]

Not sure if it's good or bad that we're playing the Packers next. Hard not to have a let down and start thinking you're good after a game like this where you didn't even have to try. The media is gonna get louder calling them the best team in football.

But division game against a team with a great record who is expected to contend for division crown.

All it will take is a tiny let up to lose to the Pack. But maybe it's a big enough game to not have a let up.

 

[VulturesRule]

The Green Bay game is in GB. Better now than in December or January. Lions have been playing well on the road, and seem to understand getting their attitude right. Last year taught the organization how to win; injuries are keeping them reminded to stay focused, nothing is guaranteed.

Yeah, I’m probably overly optimistic, but it’s hard not to be given the results so far.