The die hard Lions fan cant hide the GIANT smile on his face.

This was a huge step today. A come from behind road win against a division opponent. The defense stepped up when it needed to and #9 didn't buckle under the pressure.The running game needs to improve and Titus Young made two big catches.

Lions 3-0

Pack 3-0

Bears 1-2

Vikings 0-3

Looking good.....

Bring on Dallas !!!!

Yesterday's game was probably the most painful in recent memory, and once again, Matt Stafford is down again with a shoulder injury.  I was watching the game yesterday with my brother and i was noticing, prior to his injury, how he seemed to be favoring his throwing shoulder.  There were times i saw that his arm was definitely "drooping" lower than his non throwing arm.  What i'm trying to say is that i do not believe he was healthy enough to come back in the first place.  I believe he came back way too soon, and that after what happened yesterday he is probably gonna be done for the season.

Do whatever it takes to resolve this issue.  The organization should take control and make sure he is 100 percent before we see him again, even if that's next year. It worked for Bradford. 

Just my opinion...

Credit goes to Operationsports.com

How in the bloody hell can Oakland be rated higher than Lions ????

Let the outrage begin:  :)

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Its being reported here in Chicago that the Bears are set to either trade or release DE Alex Brown.  Many in Chicago are not happy about this because he was a solid contributor.  He's no superstar but he shows up every Sunday and works HARD.  What do you guys think about the Lions throwing their hat into the ring ?

Heres a link to the article, the writer pretty much says what a lot of Bears fans are feeling about this move.

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/03/haugh-bears.html

Just a thought.

Whats up Rams fans, im visiting from Pride of Detroit and i have a question.  What have you all been hearing about the Rams draft plans ?  Is it a lock that Suh gets drafted #1 overall ? are the Rams considering something else ? a QB ?

Whats rumbling up in the Lou ? 

As a Lions fan i want to be excited about Suh, but i dont know how realistic that is.  Anyways, good luck in 2010 my friends.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/34134611/ns/sports-nfl/

Dan Pompei has a decent article on why the Lions should stay a part of the Thanksgiving tradition, all while throwing a few jabs.  All in all, a pretty good read.

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Whats up all,

I just wanted to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving.  We are united by one common thread, the Detroit Lions, our hearts have been torn out,  and at times they have been lifted by this team of ours.  Many joke and criticize at our expense but they are on the outside.  We are the definition of diehard, and because of that i consider you all my pals.  I hope you all enjoy yourselves tomorrow, i hope you enjoy your families and i hope we all enjoy a good competitive game tomorrow.    Sean, Drew, LondonLion, CLF, Jazzy, IamGross, NYCLionsfan, Kdawg, Hyperion Ecta, CapitolLions to name a few,  thanks for making POD a great place to vent and cheer for our beloved Lions.

This drinks for you, CHEERS !!!

Hell, i even hope rbanner has a great Thanksgiving !

Hey guys, ive been thinking lately (which is dangerous in itself) and that loss last Sunday really, really felt like a punch to the gut.  Although the Lions were 1-5, i thought they were a better team than the garbage that has been lining up over the past few years.  I was watching the game with a few friends, none of whom were Lions fans, and they were shocked by how upset i was, this really was the conversation right after the game.

Friend 1: "B, why are you so upset ?"

Me: "We just lost to the FUCKING Rams !!"

Friend 2: "Yeah well they played the FUCKING Lions !"

Me: "get out of my house !"

Im hurting as a fan, i NEED this team to get better, it sucks soooooo much to be constantly ridiculed about my Lions, i havent posted anything on POD this week because im so bummed out.  When are things gonna change ? How many top picks are we gonna have to go through before we are able to have a 7 win season ? I dont care about the playoffs at this moment, i just want this team to win more than 5 games.  Im not going anywhere, im a Lions fan until i die but shit, how many more years of this crap are we gonna have to go through before there is a little payoff ?

i like Schwartz, i like Stafford, and there are definitely things that yo can be optimistic about but when Calvin becomes a free agent and the Cowboys, or Patriots, or any playoff team come calling, is he really gonna come back to us ? and do we have the right to be upset if he leaves ? 

Please talk me off the ledge...

I hate the Packers so much.

i hate their ungodly green and yellow (yeah yellow, not gold) uniforms, i hate their obnoxious fans ( just look above ) i hate Brett Favre, i hate Sterling Sharpe scoring that FUCKING touchdown at the Silverdome in the playoffs years ago, i hate Lambeau field. I hate what Charles Martin did to Jim Mcmahon ( i like the Bears too so i hate these guys twice as much as a average fan) This is the only team in all of sports that makes me physically ill. There are so many things i dislike about this team that i cannot merely put them into words, oh yeah i also hate those bright orange jumpsuits they wear when its cold.

God, if you like us here at POD please show us by giving us a victory this Sunday.  Not only would it show that the Lions are taking the right steps, but it would send those Packer fans into such a frenzy that their heads would implode and the shit would begin to leak from their ears.

Amen

Hey all, ok, the third preseason game is done, ive drafted my fantasy team, & i got my tickets for the upcoming season.  I am 100% prepared, i went to the game on Saturday but i didnt really see a place to tailgate.  i dont know the area too well so i couldve missed it.  Where do you guys tailgate ?  Is it even permitted ?  I know here in Chicago, youre allowed  to set up hours before the game.  I know you guys do it.  Where should i go ?

What up guys, just wanted to pass this along to you all, it appears that Rex Grossman wants to be a Lion, now i know what you may all be thinking but as some one who lives in Chicago, Rex Grossman has been unfairly criticized and has taken a lot of heat from the fans in Chicago. Recently he has played behind an injured line, had no wr's and had Cedric Benson as his RB. When he was at his best he was a big piece to a puzzle that went to a Super Bowl.  I know the defense was awesome, but if you go back and look at his stats, he was real good.  He has a strong arm and i could see him and Calvin hooking up many times.  With Daunte and Rex competing for the top spot, and the Lions drafting a qb in the later rounds, i could see this being a good thing.  I could be wrong and i know its popular to jump on Rex, but he isnt as bad as advertised.

anyway check this article out:

From Brad Biggs' "Inside the Bears" blog:

Are the Bears ready for Rex Grossman twice a year?

The former quarterback named the Detroit Lions as one of the more interesting teams he has an eye on as he heads to free agency.

Grossman called Calvin Johnson one of the best, if not the best wide receiver in the league, said he'd like playing home games in a dome and lauded new Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan.

"They're not as bad as their record," Grossman said earlier today on Sirius NFL Radio, appearing on the Blitz with Adam Schein and John Riggins. "They are a good team. I would love to be there."

Look, im not for drafting a QB first but i know that Schwartz & Co. seem deadset on drafting one.  After looking at those mock drafts from ESPN and other sites, It seems as if the consensus pick is Matthew Stafford.  In my opinion, Mark Sanchez is a better big game player than Stafford.  Stafford lost 2 BIG games to Florida and Alabama while Sanchez took it to the Nittany Lions in the Rose Bowl, which is in my opinion, the best performance by a QB all year. 

What makes a team draft one QB over another ?  Is it strictly the combine, is it how a QB plays in the big games when everything is on the line ? Is it stats based ? Is it the career ?  I dont even pretend to know, but if i where making the decision it would be based on how a QB performs on the biggest stage with all eyes on him and if thats the case then i would draft Mark Sanchez.

Just my two cents....

Whats up guys, i know this is unrelated to anything happening with the Lions but i felt i should let you guys know about something cool that happened to me.  I have never lived in Detroit but for the last 20 years i have been a die hard, honolulu blue bleeding, Lions fan.  I live in Chicago and im just an average dude with an average job.  Anyway, after saving all of my money for the last 2 years, I bit the bullet and this morning became a Detroit Lions season ticket holder.  The only reason im posting this is because you are the only people who have that love/hate relationship with the Lions and when the 09 season starts i would love to have a beer with my friends from Pride of Detroit.  Hell i'll even bring the grill !

I personally think that the Scott Linehan move is not a bad one, While i still think that our offense really isnt that bad, i dont think Linehan will make it worse.  One thing that i find interesting though is the fact that he an Daunte worked together and with one year left on his contract, it really looks like Culpepper will be the starter to begin the season, whether its a good move or not depends on how Daunte works during the offseason and in training camp but my question is this, Does the Linehan hiring, and his relationship with Culpepper mean that the Lions will look at another position other than QB for the top pick and go for a QB in the late rounds ?

The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement in principle with Jim Schwartz to become their next head coach, several sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Schwartz, the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator for the past eight seasons, has agreed in principle to a four-yeal contract.

On Tuesday, after a second interview with the Lions, Schwartz said the chance to coach the NFL's first 0-16 team motivated him to tackle it and succeed in it.

"I don't shy away from a challenge," Schwartz said earlier this week.

The Lions fired Rod Marinelli after his team made history. Schwartz just finished his 10th season with the Titans.

Before being hired in Tennessee, Schwartz spent three years on the Baltimore Ravens' staff. He also was a college and pro scout for the Cleveland Browns and that experience might be valuable in Detroit.

The Lions have the No. 1 pick in April, along with first- and third-round picks from the Dallas Cowboys, and need to find players to spark a turnaround.

Among other things, the Lions will be counting on Schwartz to come up with ways to improve a defense that ranked last in the league and gave up 517 points -- threatening the NFL record for points allowed (533) in a season set by the 1981 Baltimore Colts.

ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen, ESPN NFL reporter Michael Smith and The Associated Press contributed to this story.

Here are some of the upcoming 2009 free agents.  Are there any players that are worth taking a look at ?  What do you think ?

Credit to Jon Azpiri for putting this together.  I thought you guys might wanna check it out

Quarterbacks

Charlie Batch Pittsburgh Steelers
Kyle Boller Baltimore Ravens
Matt Cassel New England Patriots
Kerry Collins Tennessee Titans
Jeff Garcia Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rex Grossman Chicago Bears
J.P. Losman Buffalo Bills
Patrick Ramsey Denver Broncos
Kurt Warner Arizona Cardinals

Running Backs

J.J. Arrington Arizona Cardinals
Correll Buckhalter Philadelphia Eagles
Jesse Chatman New York Jets
Heath Evans New England Patriots
Brandon Jacobs New York Giants
Rudi Johnson Detroit Lions
LaMont Jordan  New England Patriots
Ryan Moats Philadelphia Eagles
Maurice Morris Seattle Seahawks
Dominic Rhodes Indianapolis Colts
Darren Sproles San Diego Chargers
Aaron Stecker New Orleans Saints
Derrick Ward New York Giants
Ricky Williams Miami Dolphins

Recievers

Bobby Engram Seattle Seahawks
Jabar Gaffney New England Patriots
Dante' Hall St. Louis Rams
Devery Henderson New Orleans Saints
T.J. Houshmandzadeh Cincinnati Bengals
Sam Hurd Dallas Cowboys
Brandon Jones Tennessee Titans
Ashley Lelie San Francisco 49ers
Shaun McDonald Detroit Lions
Koren Robinson Green Bay Packers
Amani Toomer New York Giants
Roydell Williams Tennessee Titans
Cedrick Wilson Pittsburgh Steelers

Tight Ends

Owen Daniels Houston Texans
Will Heller Seattle Seahawks
Eric Johnson New Orleans Saints
Jeff King Carolina Panthers
Jim Kleinsasser Minnesota Vikings
Leonard Pope Arizona Cardinals
Bo Scaife Tennessee
L.J. Smith Philadelphia
Daniel Wilcox Baltimore Ravens

Offensive Lineman

Stacy Andrews Cincinnati Bengals
Khalif Barnes Jacksonville Jaguars
Matt Birk Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Black Houston Texans
Jason Brown Baltimore Ravens
Vernon Carey Miami Dolphins
Jahri Evans  New Orleans Saints
George Foster Detroit Lions
Mike Goff San Diego Chargers
Chris Gray Seattle Seahawks
Jordan Gross Carolina Panthers
Pete Kendall Washington Redskins
Seth McKinney Cleveland Browns
Jon Runyan Philadelphia Eagles
Jeff Saturday Indianapolis Colts
Marvel Smith Pittsburgh Steelers
Mark Tauscher Green Bay Packers
Tra Thomas Philadelphia Eagles
Fred Weary Houston Texans
John Welbourn Kansas City Chiefs

Defensive Lineman

Jonathan Babineaux Atlanta Falcons
Rocky Bernard Seattle Seahawks
Bertrand Berry Arizona Cardinals
Kevin Carter Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Canty Dallas Cowboys
Shaun Cody Detroit Lions
Jovan Haye Tampa Bay Bucs
Albert Haynesworth Tennessee Titans
Tank Johnson Dallas Cowboys
Julius Peppers Carolina Panthers
Terrell Suggs Baltimore Ravens
John Thornton Cincinnati Bengals
Marcus Tubbs Seattle Seahawks


Linebackers

Eric Barton New York Jets
Jordan Beck Denver Broncos
Monty Beisel Arizona Cardinals
Michael Boley Atlanta Falcons
Angelo Crowell Buffalo Bills
Channing Crowder Miami Dolphins
Karlos Dansby Arizona Cardinals
James Farrior Pittsburgh Steelers
Tyjuan Hagler Indianapolis Colts
Leroy Hill Seattle Sehawks
Ray Lewis Baltimore Ravens
Willie McGinest Cleveland Browns
Mike Peterson Jacksonville Jaguars
Carlos Polk San Diego Chargers
Bart Scott Baltimore Ravens
Jonathan Vilma New Orleans Saints
Sam Williams Oakland Raiders

Defensive Backs

Nnamdi Asomugha Oakland Raiders
Oshiomogho Atogwe St Louis Rams
Tyron Brackenridge Kansas City Chiefs
Mike Brown Chicago Bears
Phillip Buchanon Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brian Dawkins Philadelphia Eagles
Chris Gamble Carolina Panthers
Jabari Greer Buffalo Bills
Rodney Harrison New England Patriots
Kelvin Hayden Indianapolis Colts
Renaldo Hill Miami Dolphins
Daven Holly Cleveland Browns
Sean Jones, UFA, Cleveland Browns
Dawan Landry Baltimore Ravens
Bryant McFadden Pittsburgh Steelers
R.W. McQuarters New York Giants
Justin Miller New York Jets
Lawyer Milloy Atlanta Falcons
Deltha O'Neal Cincinnati Bengals
Jarrad Page Kansas City Chiefs
Jermaine Phillips Tampa Bay Bucs
Dunta Robinson Houston Texans
Allen Rossum San Francisco 49ers

Kickers

Mike Nugent New York Jets
Shane Lechler Oakland Raiders

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I am seriously digging the idea of Steve Spagnuolo possibly being interested and ultimately taking the head coaching job.  I think he would do wonders for the team morale and also get that defense to play better ( hopefully with some new players ).    The offense is a different story, i actually like the direction this offense is headed. The O line needs serious upgrades and the TE position should definitely be addressed in the draft.  Kevin Smith did a pretty good job and Calvin...... well that gets me to my question . 

Anyway, here it is: 

Ok guys, i think we have found a golden ticket !!   With all of the problems happening to the Cowboys, that 1st rounder that we are getting is looking better and better.  I hope that T.O. starts complaining, Roy keeps dropping passes, and theyre defense continues to look overrated.  Lets all hope they miss the playoffs so that the Roy Williams trade can potentially be one of the big disasters in Cowboys history.

Finally something to root for this year !!!!!!!

I sure as hell hope our new GM doesnt screw this up.

     So now Roy Williams is  the new "issue" with our beloved franchise.  Rumor mills are swirling with news about how the Lions are shopping him around.  At Yahoo sports, i just read where they say the Lions want two 1st round picks for him.  If any team is willing to trade two #1's for a WR who drops passes and is in the final year of a contract then ill drive him personally to whatever city hes dealt to.  The sad truth is, once we find the new GM, he will fire Marinelli and his staff.  After that, the new GM will begin to gut this team.  The only player who i think is "Untouchable" would be Ernie Sims.  Everyone else will not be around when the Lions start consistantly winning.  If i was in charge i would stockpile draft picks and hire an experienced head coach, if that isnt possible, i hire Ron Rivera from S.D. or Singletary from S.F.  This season is a lost cause, even if we won the rest of our games and made it to the playoffs, it still wouldnt matter. Stuff is about to get blown up.

Just talking out loud,

B

I live in Chicago, i have never lived in Detroit, but for the last 19 years i have been a devoted and passionate Lions fan.  I have endured many, many, lows and my heart has been ripped out too many times. 

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