You still can!Wasn't planning to go to the game, but I was planning on going to Vegas. That would have been a great weekend.
Listened and Campbell takes responsibility for calling the goal line running play. Said he thought it would easily work and said he gambled and lost.
Listened and Campbell takes responsibility for calling the goal line running play. Said he thought it would easily work and said he gambled and lost.
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Really strong thought from Dan Campbell.
Said the more you win, the easier it is to get attached to players.
Says you have to be able to take emotions out of it when making those roster decisions.
2023 | 892 | 86.8 6th / 130 DI | 0.37#2 DI |
2022 | 1079 | 92.3 1st / 127 DI | 0.7#1 DI |
2021 | 764 | 83.4 5th / 108 DI | 0.33#3 DI |
2023 | 513 | 86.1 9th / 38 QB | 1.96#17 QB |
2022 | 1171 | 79.3 9th / 39 QB | 3.5#4 QB |
2021 | 1086 | 88.2 6th / 37 QB | 3.12#8 QB |
2023 | 880 | 89.5 11th / 112 ED | 0.41#10 ED |
2022 | 1005 | 84.7 10th / 119 ED | 0.42#7 ED |
2021 | 767 | 78.5 18th / 110 ED | 0.2#15 ED |
2023 | 573 | 72.1 44th / 128 WR | 0.15#53 WR |
2022 | 929 | 78.4 20th / 113 WR | 0.32#14 WR |
2021 | 942 | 83.4 9th / 115 WR | 0.37#9 WR |
2023 | 814 | 74.1 36th / 112 ED | 0.15#34 ED |
2022 | 951 | 64.5 64th / 119 ED | 0.11#44 ED |
2021 | 838 | 60.8 73rd / 110 ED | 0#111 ED |
2023 | 849 | 77.4 16th / 130 DI | 0.23#10 DI |
2022 | 684 | 63.8 54th / 127 DI | 0.07#53 DI |
2021 | 482 | 56.6 62nd / 108 DI | 0.03#65 DI |
2023 | 968 | 71.8 29th / 130 DI | 0.23#11 DI |
2022 | 1022 | 82.2 9th / 127 DI | 0.37#5 DI |
2021 | 734 | 83.3 6th / 108 DI | 0.26#7 DI |
2023 | 1230 | 90.4 2nd / 95 S | 0.33#2 S |
2022 | 833 | 78.7 10th / 88 S | 0.32#4 S |
2021 | 1014 | 89.5 2nd / 92 S | 0.43#2 S |
2023 | 809 | 90.8 1st / 127 CB | 0.85#3 CB |
2022 | 656 | 62.9 67th / 118 CB | 0.16#57 CB |
2021 | 933 | 64.2 50th / 116 CB | 0.24#58 CB |
2023 | 1185 | 73.7 28th / 127 CB | 0.64#13 CB |
2022 | 1243 | 77.7 13th / 118 CB | 0.6#8 CB |
2021 | 1113 | 63.6 52nd / 116 CB | 0.32#39 CB |
Listened and Campbell takes responsibility for calling the goal line running play. Said he thought it would easily work and said he gambled and lost.
I was thinking about this today too and tried to find the Amon Ra, Justin Jefferson jersey exchange conversation where Jefferson said something like "tell them to come get me". Obviously Jefferson won't happen, but I am sure lots more will be warm to a visit and chance to be a Lion!With our recent successes hopefully we will become an even more attractive proposition for FA’s.
CJ Gardener’s play didn’t back up his mouth.
In the game thread I mentioned that his cheap hit on Deebo was an example of putting himself before the team.
I don’t see him as a long term fit.
Reminds me of a certain TE the Lions traded to the Vikings in the middle of the season. Lost with Detroit when the two teams first played, and then lost with the Vikings the 2nd time they played that year.CJ Gardener’s play didn’t back up his mouth.
In the game thread I mentioned that his cheap hit on Deebo was an example of putting himself before the team.
I don’t see him as a long term fit.
He just completed the Immaculate Elimination
There are five ways to be eliminated from super bowl contention, and CJ has experienced all five in his first five seasons.
2019: Loses to the Vikings in the Wildcard
2020: Lost to the Bucs in the Divisional
2021: Missed Playoffs
2022: Lost to the Chiefs in the Superbowl
2023: Lost to the 49ers in the NFCCG
#Lions OC Ben Johnson informed the #Seahawks and #Commanders that he’s staying in Detroit, per sources. Johnson is still only 37 and will be a hot head coaching candidate again next year. But first, he wants to take another shot at bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Detroit.
https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1752388531803050219
#Lions OC Ben Johnson informed the #Seahawks and #Commanders that he’s staying in Detroit, per sources. Johnson is still only 37 and will be a hot head coaching candidate again next year. But first, he wants to take another shot at bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Detroit.
CJ Gardener’s play didn’t back up his mouth.
In the game thread I mentioned that his cheap hit on Deebo was an example of putting himself before the team.
I don’t see him as a long term fit.
He just completed the Immaculate Elimination
There are five ways to be eliminated from super bowl contention, and CJ has experienced all five in his first five seasons.
2019: Loses to the Vikings in the Wildcard
2020: Lost to the Bucs in the Divisional
2021: Missed Playoffs
2022: Lost to the Chiefs in the Superbowl
2023: Lost to the 49ers in the NFCCG
I would draft someone on the interior o line in the first two days of the draft, with the other 3 picks on defense. But Holmes is rarely predictable so nothing would surprise me.Ragnow is an awesome center, but is this the off season the Lions look to draft his replacement? His injury will never heal fully and sometimes he is going to say enough. This team is built on this line.
On hand, I get it. On the other hand Ragnow is still 27. He could have a lot of years left. But yes, they do need a good versatile IOL.Ragnow is an awesome center, but is this the off season the Lions look to draft his replacement? His injury will never heal fully and sometimes he is going to say enough. This team is built on this line.
CJ Gardener’s play didn’t back up his mouth.
In the game thread I mentioned that his cheap hit on Deebo was an example of putting himself before the team.
I don’t see him as a long term fit.
He just completed the Immaculate Elimination
There are five ways to be eliminated from super bowl contention, and CJ has experienced all five in his first five seasons.
2019: Loses to the Vikings in the Wildcard
2020: Lost to the Bucs in the Divisional
2021: Missed Playoffs
2022: Lost to the Chiefs in the Superbowl
2023: Lost to the 49ers in the NFCCG
On hand, I get it. On the other hand Ragnow is still 27. He could have a lot of years left. But yes, they do need a good versatile IOL.Ragnow is an awesome center, but is this the off season the Lions look to draft his replacement? His injury will never heal fully and sometimes he is going to say enough. This team is built on this line.
I agree he has a lot of wear but the rest of the quote about figuring everything out is about surgery, not retiring. I do Ragnow and Lions management are having open conversations though so we aren’t blindsided by a retirement. Still it’s going to be impossible to just replace an All Pro player in his prime.On hand, I get it. On the other hand Ragnow is still 27. He could have a lot of years left. But yes, they do need a good versatile IOL.Ragnow is an awesome center, but is this the off season the Lions look to draft his replacement? His injury will never heal fully and sometimes he is going to say enough. This team is built on this line.
You can't look at his age.
Frank Ragnow has to "figure everything out" after playing through multiple injuries
Lions center Frank Ragnow was no stranger to the injury report this season.www.nbcsports.com
This is a guy that sounds like a 34 year old lineman that is wondering how many more times he can go through the battle.
I agree he has a lot of wear but the rest of the quote about figuring everything out is about surgery, not retiring. I do Ragnow and Lions management are having open conversations though so we aren’t blindsided by a retirement. Still it’s going to be impossible to just replace an All Pro player in his prime.On hand, I get it. On the other hand Ragnow is still 27. He could have a lot of years left. But yes, they do need a good versatile IOL.Ragnow is an awesome center, but is this the off season the Lions look to draft his replacement? His injury will never heal fully and sometimes he is going to say enough. This team is built on this line.
You can't look at his age.
Frank Ragnow has to "figure everything out" after playing through multiple injuries
Lions center Frank Ragnow was no stranger to the injury report this season.www.nbcsports.com
This is a guy that sounds like a 34 year old lineman that is wondering how many more times he can go through the battle.
It’s not a glaring need but I’d still like to find a way to get Tee Higgins or Mike Evans in free agency (or Pittman). Just a big physical WR
But yeah, corner and edge are the 2 biggest needs
Then interior OL depth
Kicker
Beyond that just BPA to fill in depth on defense
Also looking forward to Jamo getting a full offseason/ camp in with the team.
People always like to talk "luxury pick" in the draft, imo Tee would be that in FA.Tee isn’t worth it. He wants a big check and we need to pay too many other core players imo.
I'm not a Lions fan, so I may be way off here, but something doesn't add up for me here. He turned down, what, $50 million+ garunteed for 4? He was definitely a hot commodity this coaching search cycle, no garuntee he is next year. Is there any chance Lions realize he's the key to their success moving forward and not Campbell? Could there be a trade for Campbell in the works? Someone help me make sense of this to someone on the complete outside.https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1752388531803050219
#Lions OC Ben Johnson informed the #Seahawks and #Commanders that he’s staying in Detroit, per sources. Johnson is still only 37 and will be a hot head coaching candidate again next year. But first, he wants to take another shot at bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Detroit.
I don’t think you can ever have too much depth at IOLOn hand, I get it. On the other hand Ragnow is still 27. He could have a lot of years left. But yes, they do need a good versatile IOL.Ragnow is an awesome center, but is this the off season the Lions look to draft his replacement? His injury will never heal fully and sometimes he is going to say enough. This team is built on this line.
There are a number of possibilities, but I don’t find the explanation we’ve been given to be that implausible. Imagine you were in a job you loved and were up for a promotion, but the new job would be very high pressure, and there was a good chance you would get fired in the next 3-4 years, possibly due to factors you had little control over. Wouldn’t you proceed very carefully in terms of which promotions you were willing to pursue?I'm not a Lions fan, so I may be way off here, but something doesn't add up for me here. He turned down, what, $50 million+ garunteed for 4? He was definitely a hot commodity this coaching search cycle, no garuntee he is next year. Is there any chance Lions realize he's the key to their success moving forward and not Campbell? Could there be a trade for Campbell in the works? Someone help me make sense of this to someone on the complete outside.https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1752388531803050219
#Lions OC Ben Johnson informed the #Seahawks and #Commanders that he’s staying in Detroit, per sources. Johnson is still only 37 and will be a hot head coaching candidate again next year. But first, he wants to take another shot at bringing a Lombardi Trophy to Detroit.
I just saw this. Very huge. Actually kinda shocked. Staying with Campbell was obviously a factor.ben johnson coming back is huge
Given the story about how Campbell told the Lions during his interview that he didn't need a HC job, but wanted Detroit because he specifically wanted to turn the franchise around, I wonder if Johnson is following a similar script. He's not going to leave for any old job, only one that he feels is a perfect fit for what he wants to accomplishI just saw this. Very huge. Actually kinda shocked. Staying with Campbell was obviously a factor.ben johnson coming back is huge
Johnson makes damn good money working with people he loves doing exactly what he is best at. His family is settled in Detroit and are happy. Ben also sees how hard DC works and the pressure the media puts on him and how fast they turn on him. Ben would have taken a shot at a HC gig if it was truly life-altering contract with lots of guarenteed money. Sometimes a promotion does not bring happiness. DC takes care of a lot of the hard stuff and has Ben's back. Ben is doing exactly what he loves. It is a dream job in an ideal situation that has far more security than most high-profile NFL jobs. I don't think teams were ready to dangle that many carrots out there for a rookie coach.Given the story about how Campbell told the Lions during his interview that he didn't need a HC job, but wanted Detroit because he specifically wanted to turn the franchise around, I wonder if Johnson is following a similar script. He's not going to leave for any old job, only one that he feels is a perfect fit for what he wants to accomplishI just saw this. Very huge. Actually kinda shocked. Staying with Campbell was obviously a factor.ben johnson coming back is huge
Honestly, the thing that bummed me out the most about the news is that Washington is my other team, so I liked the idea of him going there. Now he’ll likely go to some other team next year. How much would it suck if he ended up on the Bears coaching Caleb and facing the Lions twice a year?What this tells me is there may be some smoke around the thought that Andy Reid may retire after this Super Bowl. And if not this year then next.
Ben Johnson in KC with Mahomes and Veach would be a wet dream for him. And me. Reid would be hard to replace but if not him give me a BJ all day long.
I just cannot get over this, perfect way to engage the students.Miami 3rd grade teacher Ms. Mary Martinez is a big fan of Dan Campbell. She's been using Tyreek Hill's quest for 2,000 yards to teach her class on a weekly basis about math, English and life, plus gambling, indirectly. For her efforts, the Dolphins gave her tickets to the Super Bowl.
A huge johnson is doing what now?ben johnson coming back is huge
My friend’s kid is in the class. He said the teacher is amazing, but all the press is starting to become a distraction for the class. That’s awesome that she’s going to the Super Bowl, thoughMiami 3rd grade teacher Ms. Mary Martinez is a big fan of Dan Campbell. She's been using Tyreek Hill's quest for 2,000 yards to teach her class on a weekly basis about math, English and life, plus gambling, indirectly. For her efforts, the Dolphins gave her tickets to the Super Bowl.