My Take on the Lions Season...

[VulturesRule]

You have to wonder why 14 teams have interviewed him and passed. I agree though the D has impressed this year.

Same thought used to go about Zimmer before he became HC in Minnesota. With a limited number of positions open each year it's going to be difficult to make that transition from coordinator to HC. Look at the number of coordinators that used to be HC's, that's a lot of potential competition for one of those few positions.

Being the leader of the organization at that level is less about the X's and O's of any one phase and far more about the interaction of the various pieces. They provide vision and a sense of purpose, a motivation and desire to win. I may not be a fan of Caldwell based on the results in Detroit over his tenure here but there is something to be said about continuity of staff and improving results. We'll soon find out if BQ is content with the coaching structure he inherited. It may very well be that he values the whole far more than the parts, and will try to keep the staff together because the organization is better for it.

 

[Lions=TeHsUcKs]

This team needs to get more depth and better on both lines. Cannot pass or run block and can't get any pressure. The last draft addressed some issues but they are still very apparent. Ashawn Robinson needs to start playing more snaps.

 

[Rollingthndr]

Same thought used to go about Zimmer before he became HC in Minnesota. With a limited number of positions open each year it's going to be difficult to make that transition from coordinator to HC. Look at the number of coordinators that used to be HC's, that's a lot of potential competition for one of those few positions.

Being the leader of the organization at that level is less about the X's and O's of any one phase and far more about the interaction of the various pieces. They provide vision and a sense of purpose, a motivation and desire to win. I may not be a fan of Caldwell based on the results in Detroit over his tenure here but there is something to be said about continuity of staff and improving results. We'll soon find out if BQ is content with the coaching structure he inherited. It may very well be that he values the whole far more than the parts, and will try to keep the staff together because the organization is better for it.

The mere fact that Mayhew hired Caldwell makes me think he sucks. Along with the mustache and not knowing how to manage timeouts.

 

[Rollingthndr]

This team needs to get more depth and better on both lines. Cannot pass or run block and can't get any pressure. The last draft addressed some issues but they are still very apparent. Ashawn Robinson needs to start playing more snaps.

I wouldn't be pissed if they kept drafting O-line and D-line.

Reiff is a disaster. Time to let him and Warford walk.

Add to that, this is the draft for a RB.

Washington is horrible and Zenner isn't far behind.

 

[BUD]

If he doesn't take the Rams gig.

Thats not going to happen

 

[DetroitDevil]

You have to wonder why 14 teams have interviewed him and passed. I agree though the D has impressed this year.

lockerroom motivation isnt translating into the interview? Is he polished? does he have an offensive philosophy? Who Knows? 14 teams interviewed him? Is that exaggeration?

 

[DetroitDevil]

Why make the playoffs? You that hungry to watch them get embarrassed again...? The team isnt ready to make a run in the playoffs...

 

[RobBase]

lockerroom motivation isnt translating into the interview? Is he polished? does he have an offensive philosophy? Who Knows? 14 teams interviewed him? Is that exaggeration?

No exaggeration. He's interviewed with 14 teams over the past few years. And no one has hired him.

 

[Lions=TeHsUcKs]

No exaggeration. He's interviewed with 14 teams over the past few years. And no one has hired him.

Rooney rule.

 

[Old Lion]

This team needs to get more depth and better on both lines. Cannot pass or run block and can't get any pressure. The last draft addressed some issues but they are still very apparent. Ashawn Robinson needs to start playing more snaps.

Agreed. Ashawn is getting better. Tyrunn disappeared last night after the first series. Charles was quietly decent until getting hurt again. Ngata is showing his age now. Thorton was ill unfortunately this week. He has been a very nice pickup and hopefully he will play next weekend. Charles is done so they will need him inside. We will need to draft another DT next year.

I like our DEs. Ziggys wont get the mega contract now as he can not play hurt. Hyder is also very good. I like what I saw from Bryant too but he needs to keep his nose clean. Taylor and Zettell I am only Luke on. Seems like Taylor makes some splash plays and disappears. Zettell has not impressed me on the field. He works hard though and may get better.

 

[LionsWhyMe]

Why make the playoffs? You that hungry to watch them get embarrassed again...? The team isnt ready to make a run in the playoffs...

They'll never be ready then when the Lions "roll over and die" every time the officials make calls to help the other teams.

 

[DetroitDevil]

Rooney rule.

Forgot that aspect... Sucks for him to be the token interview.

 

[LionsWhyMe]

Why make the playoffs? You that hungry to watch them get embarrassed again...? The team isnt ready to make a run in the playoffs...

The Lions went from having the number 2 seed to not having one at all.