Will The Lions Win A Game? [Archive] - Draft Countdown Forums

MetSox17

12-26-2008, 08:50 PM

The Lions looked pretty horrendous last week. At first i thought they had a chance to win a game, but no, they've shredded every last hope for football fans out there that they just might not be the biggest embarrassment in all of sports. It should be an easy win for the Cheeseheads.

yo123

12-26-2008, 08:56 PM

I find very little reason to believe that the Lions are going to win in Lambeau for the first time in 17 years with their worst team ever.

Zyro_1014

12-26-2008, 08:58 PM

No way the Pack should lose this game, the GB has been playing poorly but not bad enough to lose to the Lions lol.

The Dynasty

12-26-2008, 10:09 PM

I would love to see it but I dont see it happening...Havent won in Green Bay since 1991, that is a long time drought.

BmoreBlackByrdz

12-26-2008, 10:43 PM

Not this game, but I don't think they are the worst. They could probably easily beat Cleveland.

RaiderNation

12-26-2008, 10:49 PM

They will lose by 13

JeffSamardzijaIRISH

12-26-2008, 11:02 PM

Wow 10 votes for the Lions?

MaxV

12-26-2008, 11:03 PM

I'll be rooting for them.

But I do think they'll make history.

Menardo75

12-26-2008, 11:34 PM

I think the Lions will finally get one.

Notredameleo

12-26-2008, 11:35 PM

As much as I would love for the only win to come against the packers, because I hate them with a passion, I dont think its going to happen!

Boston

12-26-2008, 11:45 PM

Well, that certainly would be the cherry on top of a year full of wonderful Sundae's.

TimD

12-26-2008, 11:48 PM

voted packers but i hope the lions

steelersfan43

12-27-2008, 12:22 AM

I hope. It would probably make brett favre feel better about himself too.

MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)

12-27-2008, 12:24 AM

Hmm. On one hand I'd love to see it happen. It would be a card we'd all hold over every Packers fan. But, I would like to see history, kinda like I wanted to see 19-0 last year just to say I saw it.

Brent

12-27-2008, 12:52 AM

they arent that good to begin with and I think it's supposed to snow.

Jvig43

12-27-2008, 01:24 AM

I really hope the Lions win this last one. No team deserves to go 0-16 unless your team is owned by Al Davis. Then I could care less

CashmoneyDrew

12-27-2008, 01:42 AM

I picked Lions in my week 17 pick 'em.

PackerLegend

12-27-2008, 02:39 AM

If the Lions did pull a miracle which I doubt it would be no different then the Ravens letting the Dolphins win 1 last year. Its getting hyped up because its week 17 and a rivalry (not really, nothing like vs Vikings, Bears). Bottom line is the Ravens are the team that saved the Dolphins from 0-16, like others have as well. Week 14 or 17 makes no difference.

giantsfan

12-27-2008, 02:54 AM

The lions will keep it close on a cold day and win the fourth quarter at which many fans will start to mob trying to lynch mike mccarthy and aaron rodgers as the rationale fans get pissed at an oline and dline that failed to push around these lions.

giantsfan

12-27-2008, 02:55 AM

I hope. It would probably make brett favre feel better about himself too.

Brett Favre would start touching himself if the lions won.

diabsoule

12-27-2008, 03:19 AM

I really do not think they will win this year and make history in doing it. And it's really sad to see a proud franchise fall this far. And really, it shouldn't be like this but because of an idiotic owner and stupid personnel decisions by the front office they've fallen to the depths previously unexplored by any NFL franchise. It's really, really sad.

I've been tossing this around in my head and am wondering which franchise is in worse shape when it comes to the front office: Detroit or Oakland?

Addict

12-27-2008, 03:44 AM

well considering how crappy we've played we really don't even deserve to win this game to save our asses. Hell maybe some good ol' rioting fans will straighten out Ford (and by maybe I mean 'no')

steelersfan43

12-27-2008, 04:26 AM

What are the lions biggest problems? I havent seen them play this year.

Boston

12-27-2008, 04:45 AM

What are the lions biggest problems? I havent seen them play this year.

You'd probably get farther if you asked what aren't the Lions biggest problems...

boknows34

12-27-2008, 04:49 AM

What are the lions biggest problems? I havent seen them play this year.

Defense is 32nd and last in total yardage (399.1), points (32.4), rushing (169.5) and QB rating (109.3). They are 26th in pass yardage but that's only because they are so easy to run against. Just look at that opponents' QB rating to get a truer reflection.

Offense is 30th in total yardage and rushing. They are 26th in passing yardage, 27th in points scored and 28th in QB rating.

boknows34

12-27-2008, 04:52 AM

But the Lions are FIRST in Field Goals over 50 yards thanks to Jason Hanson being a perfect 8-8 this season. :)

WMD

12-27-2008, 05:10 AM

I want to win.. I have a feeling they'll win..but I expect them to lose.

jkpigskin

12-27-2008, 10:55 AM

aaron rodgers is gonna have a field day
i can see that happening
pack wins

Turtlepower

12-27-2008, 10:57 AM

How epic would it be if Calvin Johnson, the one and only bright spot to the Lions, dropped a game winning TD as time expired to lose the game? Wow, there would be some more riots in Detroit.

Xiomera

12-27-2008, 11:34 AM

How epic would it be if Calvin Johnson, the one and only bright spot to the Lions, dropped a game winning TD as time expired to lose the game? Wow, there would be some more riots in Detroit.

Umm . . . no. There would be no riots. No one in Detroit gives a damn about the Lions at this point.

And why is the common perception off Detroit that there's riots all the time? Does anyone know the last time there were riots over sporting events in Detroit? Did anyone happen to catch all the insanity that went on in Philly when they won the World Series? Double-Standard?

CC.SD

12-27-2008, 12:17 PM

Umm . . . no. There would be no riots. No one in Detroit gives a damn about the Lions at this point.

And why is the common perception off Detroit that there's riots all the time? Does anyone know the last time there were riots over sporting events in Detroit? Did anyone happen to catch all the insanity that went on in Philly when they won the World Series? Double-Standard?

I'd chalk it up to good old fashioned racism.

LonghornsLegend

12-27-2008, 12:22 PM

I've been tossing this around in my head and am wondering which franchise is in worse shape when it comes to the front office: Detroit or Oakland?

It would be easier to turn Oakland around if a competent GM was there, Detroit really has no talented players outside of Calvin and even Ernie Sims had somewhat of a down year.

Oakland has a nice backfield, a potential franchise QB, elite CB, talent all in the secondary, they just need to revamp the coaching staff and General Management...Being that it won't happen and Al Davis will still be there and Millen is gone Oakland is the worst franchise now, but if Al Davis could get fired as he should be, I don't think it would be that tough to turn around Oakland.

Look at Miami and Atlanta this year how fast they turned around, on paper Oakland has more talent then those teams, add one more draft and Free Agency they could be very competitive.

CC.SD

12-27-2008, 12:26 PM

Look at Miami and Atlanta this year how fast they turned around, on paper Oakland has more talent then those teams, add one more draft and Free Agency they could be very competitive.

This is perfectly accurate in principle; the problem is we've been hearing that statement out of Oakland for quite a while now, and they are always just as bad as the year before. Oakland's awfulness isn't based on the talent they've assembled there, something else is going on. i'll be glad to see Nnamdi go, however. That's a bit of talent they don't deserve anymore.

LonghornsLegend

12-27-2008, 12:28 PM

This is perfectly accurate in principle; the problem is we've been hearing that statement out of Oakland for quite a while now, and they are always just as bad as the year before. Oakland's awfulness isn't based on the talent they've assembled there, something else is going on. i'll be glad to see Nnamdi go, however. That's a bit of talent they don't deserve anymore.

That's why I think as long as Al Davis is there they are, and will be the worst run franchise ever, Detroit made some progress by firing Millen, sadly that will never happen in Oakland unless he dies...But I truly believe new ownership would do wonders with the talent assembled and a new attitude.

CC.SD

12-27-2008, 12:42 PM

That's why I think as long as Al Davis is there they are, and will be the worst run franchise ever, Detroit made some progress by firing Millen, sadly that will never happen in Oakland unless he dies...But I truly believe new ownership would do wonders with the talent assembled and a new attitude.

Agree 100%

Sooo...long live Al Davis!

steelersfan43

12-27-2008, 12:57 PM

Id still rather be a lions fan the a chiefs fan.

Rjspartan

12-27-2008, 01:06 PM

i hope they can finally win but i doubt it.

MetSox17

12-27-2008, 01:39 PM

Id still rather be a lions fan the a chiefs fan.

Now why in the world would you rather be a Lions fan than a Chiefs fan?

Bengals78

12-27-2008, 01:58 PM

My gut says the Lions will pull this off.

yo123

12-27-2008, 02:03 PM

bigbluedefense

12-27-2008, 02:30 PM

who remembers that thread in the lions team board?

man, that had to suck..haha. im sure bf51 had a field day with that thread.

sweetness34

12-27-2008, 02:52 PM

The Lions will come to play that game, last chance to get a win this season or become a part of history (one in which is not a good thing to be known for). The Packers are coming off a tough loss to the Bears in OT.

You can bet that if Green Bay isn't ready to go, the Lions will take this game. They've played hard all year and it's about time they get rewarded, even if they are struggling hard this year.

diabsoule

12-27-2008, 02:56 PM

You'd probably get farther if you asked what aren't the Lions biggest problems...

The problem with the Lions as it is with most poor teams is scheme. The Lions have a lot of the keys in place to convert to a 3-4 team.

And they do have some talent. Calvin Johnson, Ernie Sims, Leigh Bodden, Gosder Cherilus, Kevin Smith, etc... Their not devoid of talent by any means and with the right coaching staff and a smart, shrewd GM they could easily turn the team around.

I'm not very knowledgeable about the Lions at all and rarely follow them if I ever follow them at all but they just don't play with heart. It seems like the team has just given up. I don't see anyone flying to the ball on defense and their offensive line blocking is terrible.

You just need to overhaul the entire staff. The entire coaching staff needs to go and front office needs to be cleaned out.

WMD

12-27-2008, 03:33 PM

You just need to overhaul the entire staff. The entire coaching staff needs to go and front office needs to be cleaned out.

Not gonna happen. Ford needs his friends around.

Smooth Criminal

12-27-2008, 03:34 PM

I'm taking GB. They have to beat the Lions here. A loss is embarassing.

Addict

12-27-2008, 04:04 PM

it's so bad, at this point I'll take Al Davis and RUN, at least he gives a damn about his team. Regardless of the results, the idea of an owner with some interest is amazing.

doingthisinsteadofwork

12-27-2008, 04:09 PM

Detroit will be winning and then fate will intervene on the last play of the game and they'll lose.

Brodeur

12-27-2008, 09:27 PM

The problem with the Lions as it is with most poor teams is scheme. The Lions have a lot of the keys in place to convert to a 3-4 team.

And they do have some talent. Calvin Johnson, Ernie Sims, Leigh Bodden, Gosder Cherilus, Kevin Smith, etc... Their not devoid of talent by any means and with the right coaching staff and a smart, shrewd GM they could easily turn the team around.

I'm not very knowledgeable about the Lions at all and rarely follow them if I ever follow them at all but they just don't play with heart. It seems like the team has just given up. I don't see anyone flying to the ball on defense and their offensive line blocking is terrible.

You just need to overhaul the entire staff. The entire coaching staff needs to go and front office needs to be cleaned out.

Ernie Sims has been largely terrible this year (although most Lions fans haven't noticed this fact). And while the Lions have some players that would fit in a 3-4 (Francis, Avril, Redding), they don't exactly have enough talent to convince anyone of a switch.

illmatic74

12-27-2008, 09:33 PM

Ernie Sims has been largely terrible this year (although most Lions fans haven't noticed this fact). And while the Lions have some players that would fit in a 3-4 (Francis, Avril, Redding), they don't exactly have enough talent to convince anyone of a switch.You have to admit Ernie Sims has talent though.

WMD

12-27-2008, 09:34 PM

vidae

12-28-2008, 10:07 AM

Id still rather be a lions fan the a chiefs fan.

Why's that? We have a lot of talent, we're just not using it correctly right now. I'd be curious to know why you made that statement. :)

GB12

12-28-2008, 11:42 AM

The Packers broke their pregame huddle with "0-16" on three.

CJSchneider

12-28-2008, 03:22 PM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o211/JohnMatthews_photos/FatLadySings.jpg

I'm guessing this lady is a Packers fan.

PackerLegend

12-28-2008, 03:25 PM

Congrats to the Lions for making NFL history! :D

Strongside

12-28-2008, 03:29 PM

My apologies to all Falcons fans for thinking the Lions were going to be better than them. Whoops.

Boston

12-28-2008, 04:09 PM

Haha. 0-16, So Easy the Lions Can Do It. Best sign ever.

princefielder28

12-28-2008, 04:10 PM

Lions' fans in section 129 at Lambeau had shirts that said....

Preseason: 4-0
Regular Season: 0-16

Perfect Season!

GB12

12-28-2008, 04:59 PM

The Lions will go down as the worst team ever record wise, but I don't think they are the worst team in NFL history. There have been some 1 and 2 win teams that were worse than Detroit was this year.

Xiomera

12-28-2008, 05:01 PM

The Lions will go down as the worst team ever record wise, but I don't think they are the worst team in NFL history. There have been some 1 and 2 win teams that were worse than Detroit was this year.

Was Miami of last year worse?

I say no, but it's close. They really did luck into their only win.

JLaw45

12-28-2008, 06:38 PM

Was Miami of last year worse?

I say no, but it's close. They really did luck into their only win.

No, Miami was quite a bit better. They lost 6 games by a field goal or less in 2007. The Lions only lost 1 game this year by 3 points or less, and they lost another 2 games by 4 points.

http://www.nfl.com/teams/detroitlions/schedule?team=DET
http://www.nfl.com/teams/schedule?team=MIA&season=2007&seasonType=REG

The Dolphins were much more competitive than the Lions. The Lions didn't just get beat, they got raped. The Phins stayed in it at least, even near the end of the season. They were competitive, and that leads me to believe that they did more than luck into a win. They were just simply bound to get one eventually because they stayed in it and had kept it close all year. The Lions seemed to give up altogether.