Lions fire Caldwell, sign Teryl Austin as new HC

[RobBase]

On Madden. Pulled the trigger after two straight divisional losses (swept by Minny, lost to Bears). Team immediately responded by downing the Chefs in London 24-10.

How would you feel if this really happened during the bye week?

 

[broncosmitty]

I'd wonder if The Fords sold the team.

No shave November is when Caldwell makes things exciting though. We're almost there.

 

[Rob]

I read yesterday that Caldwell was not so impressed with Stafford running for first downs. Caldwell said that Stafford needs to limit his running and that it doesn't end well for running QBs. While that is true I think Caldwell shouldn't downplay that aspect of the Lions offense.

Stafford is smart enough to slide or go out of bounds in almost all cases. That sneaky ability to run keeps LBs honest and turns sacks and incompletions into positive plays 3 or 4 times per game.

Stafford still keeps his eyes down field and still wants to throw when forced out of the pocket unlike pure running QBs that abandon their passing duties as soon as the pressure heats up.

Caldwell's statements just show me he's out of touch with his QBs talents. Mike McCarthy wouldn't caution Rodgers about running the football. It is a known strength Of Rodgers game. Stafford came into the league a little pudgy and got labeled as unathletic. But he's hardly a Drew Bledsoe like statue back there. He could always scramble a bit.

When "pocket passer" style QBs run for first downs it can be deflating for the defense. When the Lions have good coverage downfield on the Packers and Rodgers pulls a 10 yard firstdown run out of a hat i want to break my TV. As long as Stafford is responsible about sliding and keeping his eyes downfield this running should be applauded and exploited by the Lions coaching staff.

Anyways... caldwell is a boring conservative coach and should be fired.

 

[gandydancer]

Had this thread been started by anybody else, I do believe my heart may have speed up.

 

[gandydancer]

@Rob
He was not impressed because Stafford was the leading rusher for most of the game. I would hardly call Staff a running QB.
Further proof Caldwell is clueless and I got suckered by a fresh start. Still glad it wasn't Whiz, he blows owes all his success to Warner.

 

[RobBase]

Anyways... caldwell is a boring conservative coach and should be fired.

What we saw out of Stafford on Sunday, we should see him try every week. Big throws, and improvising to create them. Really hope the coaching staff let's him loose again this Sunday.

 

[RobBase]

Had this thread been started by anybody else, I do believe my heart may have speed up.

I'm bored. Loved Sundays win, but 1-5 still has me hoping we clean house at the end of the year. At least on Madden I can control this lol

 

[gandydancer]

I'm bored. Loved Sundays win, but 1-5 still has me hoping we clean house at the end of the year. At least on Madden I can control this lol

I'm working this Sunday, so somebody else is charge of giving Fog a break on the buttons. Besides, I failed miserably and gave up the INT.

 

[gandydancer]

@RobBase

Bored? Happens a lot with you then. Why I knew better when reading it.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

Had this thread been started by anybody else, I do believe my heart may have speed up.

I scanned nfl.com after seeing the thread title.

 

[RobBase]

@RobBase

Bored? Happens a lot with you then. Why I knew better when reading it.

Dude, stop letting football run your life.

 

[Old Lion]

@Rob
He was not impressed because Stafford was the leading rusher for most of the game. I would hardly call Staff a running QB.
Further proof Caldwell is clueless and I got suckered by a fresh start. Still glad it wasn't Whiz, he blows owes all his success to Warner.

 

[Thruthefog]

On Madden. Pulled the trigger after two straight divisional losses (swept by Minny, lost to Bears). Team immediately responded by downing the Chefs in London 24-10.

How would you feel if this really happened during the bye week?

I would once again be filled with false hope.

 

[gandydancer]

Dude, stop letting football run your life.

It isn't, mine is all daddy issues.

 

[RobBase]

It isn't, mine is all daddy issues.

Oh that's right. Hard to keep track of everyone's stigmas around here.

 

[RobBase]

I would once again be filled with false hope.

I usually wait until the second round each year for that.

 

[Thruthefog]

This is next.

 

[gandydancer]

This is next.

Yes

 

[RobBase]

One day you guys will start listening to me.

 

[RobBase]

Btw virtual Swarm Lions 10-4, winners of 7 straight under new HC little Teryl Austin.