Well lets face it...could they do worse? I mean you almost have to say they will be better right?dunno:
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I was wondering when you would make your token appearance. Thanks for participating and have a nice day.
Cerberus
In Dog We Trust
Yes they have. They will definitly be more competitive next year. Should make thanksgiving football a little more tolerable.
Cooley Cadets
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Tolerable would be them beating Green Bay.
Cooley Cadets
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I wanted them to target Delmas as I considered their DB's a greater weakness than their O line. I was initially one of those who wanted the OT selection at #1 (that switched to Curry by draft time though) - I gotta say though whether by design or not they have picked up some nice OL adn LB upgrades since the draft so I am pretty happy with the final results.
WesDawg
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I'm right there with ya. I believe we had dialogue about the Stafford pick being the wrong pick for them as opposed to Curry or Smith.
Hopefully Delmas can prove to be equally adept in coverage and run support. Helps in a division that features ADP, Forte, and Grant twice each.
Hopefully Delmas can prove to be equally adept in coverage and run support. Helps in a division that features ADP, Forte, and Grant twice each.
:headscratch: You asked a question, I answered it. IF you felt this was dragging some other discussion in, you are sadly mistaken....again. That makes you 0-2.
My point is, that they were forced to make major moves in the offseason, especially in the front office. Why? Because the GM they had was a farce, and incapable of making good talent decisions. I honestly think you or I could have done better than Millen.
The fact that they realized also that the defense was in dire need was the signal to me. Foote may be on the tail end of his career....but his leadership and experience in winning and doing it right will go huge over to help the young players turn things around.
Cooley Cadets
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I don't keep score but I know I have been wrong more than twice. Just don't let anyone who may be currently worshipping me know that.
Quite frankly Millen was the scapegoat. Not denying the entire organization had problems but Millen was merely the poster boy. I clearly remember several of his drafts rec'd positive feedback at the time only to change when the players did not pan out. He was in the hot seat so the blame comes with the territory.
Foote, Jackson, and Hicks are hopefully the senior veterans the younger players need.
Remote Controller
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He was the worst there ever was. That is one thing almost everyone agrees on. There are other problems, because they let him stay as long as they did. He was really bad Cooley.
Cooley Cadets
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I'm not here to sing his praises or dwell on their past but his failures were definitely blown out of proportion.
Remote Controller
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I am an odd sort. I will cheer for ANY NFC Norse team FIRST. I want the Bears, The Vikes, and the Lions to kick butt. It makes my Pack look better. I am also a Big 10, and Big 12 Fan the same way. I am tickled pink that the Lions finally can move on, out from under Millens shadow. I long for the year when the whole Division made the playoffs!@!! Mitchell, Moore, and FONTeS BABY!!!
Cooley Cadets
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Wow, that was quite a while ago. What sweet memories.
Remote Controller
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I can't include the Bucs in my love circle though. I didn't like them. I want the Lions to win every game except against my Packers. My second favorite team is the Bears. Sayers was unbelievable, and the Bears have the best team ever for their, what was it, 86 version? GO NORSE!:ribbon:
Remote Controller
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So I am not hating on the Lions at all, just Millen.
Cooley Cadets
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I didn't/don't hate the Buc's but lets face it they never belonged in the "Norse" division.
As much as I would like to say Barry was the best RB but it wasn't Sayers but Walter P who was the poster boy for GOAT
Remote Controller
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Barry was good. Why Wayne wouldn't let him take it that final two more often floors me. he would have gotten wht ever he needed. The only reason he got caught behind the line soooo much, was that sooooo often he would take it the whole distance because of his improv. Had he gotten the chance to take it twoo more often, he would have done that with ease also. Saying all that, i still give the best ever to the guy that did the best ever. EMMITT! He didn't have the God given athleticism of many of the top, but he did have a fire that burned inside him, and he was the best in my opinion.
Cooley Cadets
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Don't even mention that pretender on a Lion thread. E was all about that Dallas line. Something Barry and Walter P never had. I was a little happy that Barry retired rather than beat Walters yardage record - thought that was class recognizing the better player. E preferred to stick it out in Ari. so he could retire as the great pretender.
Remote Controller
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You wear jealousy well!
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I look good in Irish (not the school) green.