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lloWell then get ready cuz the lions have tons of subpar talent on defense
lloWell then get ready cuz the lions have tons of subpar talent on defense
If Schiano is hired by NEP for the DC job, what are your thoughts on Flores? If not him, who is available that the Lions May be looking at?Flores is being considered for NEP DC job (I'll believe the Schiano hire when I see it).. HIGHLY unlikely he'd follow Patricia, IMO.
Hard to tell what kind of gameplanner Flores would be but he is HIGHLY respected in that Pats locker room. Tough as nails, no nonsense, very bright kid. I think he'll be the new Pats D coordinator through and Schiano might come on in some sort of advisor/Assistant Head Coach role.If Schiano is hired by NEP for the DC job, what are your thoughts on Flores? If not him, who is available that the Lions May be looking at?
Hard to tell until they actually play some games. If we could grade out HCs by what they did as a DC, Wade Philips would still be a head coach.I am not really feeling Patricia as an upgrade over Caldwell.
Zimmer interviewed for HC jobs for years until the Vikes gave him a shot. I went back & looked at the coaching vacancy threads from 2014 a few weeks & the reviews for the best coach in the NFC North today were pretty lukewarm back in January 2014.Leroy Hoard said:Hard to tell until they actually play some games. If we could grade out HCs by what they did as a DC, Wade Philips would still be a head coach.
they are the master of opticsRod Wood announced there would be a “slight” price increase in season tickets during the MP news conference.
I don't know if that's a real quote form Twitter (missed the first few seconds) but if it isI'd like to start by saying that Fords are the best cars, Lions are the best big cats, Eminem is the best rapper, Michigan is the best lake, Aaron Rodgers sucks, Stafford reminds me of Brady, and pizzas should be square.”
Wood might be a good guy but he comes off so dooshy.Rod Wood announced there would be a “slight” price increase in season tickets during the MP news conference.
Belichick doesn’t show a lot of emotion and he commands his team pretty well. I do agree he doesn’t look the part. We’ll see soon enough.Would have loved for a writer to say "Welcome to the NFL version of the pit of misery...Dilly Dilly!"
Maybe I don`t know what a HC is supposed to look and sound like. Caldwell just sounded bland and inept at times. Patricia does not sound the part..he sounds like a GM or assistant. I know that does not mean anything but just first impression. Have a hard time seeing him being pissed off at the podium after a loss.
Can`t see him commanding the team...granted I have no data to back that statement up so I hope I am wrong.
You’ve made variations of that comment several times since I suggested The Patricia two years ago. You’ve said many, many times we should have kept Schwartz / would have performed the same or better. Schwartz went 0-8 and 1-6 the second half of his last two seasons - it’s an untenable position to say keeping him was even an option - and accomplished very little that would indicate he was on the brink of posting the best 4-year Lions record of the Super Bowl era.Would have loved for a writer to say "Welcome to the NFL version of the pit of misery...Dilly Dilly!"
Maybe I don`t know what a HC is supposed to look and sound like. Caldwell just sounded bland and inept at times. Patricia does not sound the part..he sounds like a GM or assistant. I know that does not mean anything but just first impression. Have a hard time seeing him being pissed off at the podium after a loss.
Can`t see him commanding the team...granted I have no data to back that statement up so I hope I am wrong.
As I said in my notes from the PC post, nope. He’ll be on staff. Did not say if he would be the OC.Did Patricia actually commit to JBC as the OC or just that he’d still be there?
Yeah all you can do is keep an open mind and hope for the best.Leroy Hoard said:Hard to tell until they actually play some games. If we could grade out HCs by what they did as a DC, Wade Philips would still be a head coach.
I've been on the verge of posting this for awhile now, so thanks for doing it.You’ve made variations of that comment several times since I suggested The Patricia two years ago. You’ve said many, many times we should have kept Schwartz / would have performed the same or better. Schwartz went 0-8 and 1-6 the second half of his last two seasons - it’s an untenable position to say keeping him was even an option - and accomplished very little that would indicate he was on the brink of posting the best 4-year Lions record of the Super Bowl era.
But what exactly does a head coach look and sound like? Does he have to yell a lot? Does he have to remind you of Norman Schwarzkopf? Are needy engineers incapable of being leaders of men?
I’ve never once heard you say anything resembling a kind word about Coach Caldwell. He’s a flawed in-game coach - to be fair his clock management improved dramatically in 2016 & 2017 - and he failed at the most important aspect, beating good playoff bound teams.
But people who are there everyday say Caldwell changed the culture. Remember we had a ton of players who had numerous off-field incidents, and on the field the Lions were indisciplined. Stupid, boneheaded penalties, getting in fights, playing dirty, costly mistakes, Stafford was regressing. Think about it - the bad qualities that were pervasive under Schwartz simply disappeared under Caldwell.
Coach Caldwell wasn’t the LT answer, but the team & organization Patricia is walking into is light years ahead of where they were at when they moved on from the Schwartz train wreck.
I said many times Jim Caldwell is a fine human being.You’ve made variations of that comment several times since I suggested The Patricia two years ago. You’ve said many, many times we should have kept Schwartz / would have performed the same or better. Schwartz went 0-8 and 1-6 the second half of his last two seasons - it’s an untenable position to say keeping him was even an option - and accomplished very little that would indicate he was on the brink of posting the best 4-year Lions record of the Super Bowl era.
But what exactly does a head coach look and sound like? Does he have to yell a lot? Does he have to remind you of Norman Schwarzkopf? Are needy engineers incapable of being leaders of men?
I’ve never once heard you say anything resembling a kind word about Coach Caldwell. He’s a flawed in-game coach - to be fair his clock management improved dramatically in 2016 & 2017 - and he failed at the most important aspect, beating good playoff bound teams.
But people who are there everyday say Caldwell changed the culture. Remember we had a ton of players who had numerous off-field incidents, and on the field the Lions were indisciplined. Stupid, boneheaded penalties, getting in fights, playing dirty, costly mistakes, Stafford was regressing. Think about it - the bad qualities that were pervasive under Schwartz simply disappeared under Caldwell.
Coach Caldwell wasn’t the LT answer, but the team & organization Patricia is walking into is light years ahead of where they were at when they moved on from the Schwartz train wreck.
It totally is an inexact science. Everyone snickered at hiring Reid’s OC two years ago because he had “emotional intelligence.” Nobody thought he was a genius when he went 5-11, but Pederson’s IQ shot up about 70 points Sunday night.I said many times Jim Caldwell is a fine human being.
I do like the hiring and feel he was the best out there but time will tell as with all HCs. I like the fact that Patricia and Quinn are on the same page and have a good working relationship.
7-9 but your point stands.It totally is an inexact science. Everyone snickered at hiring Reid’s OC two years ago because he had “emotional intelligence.” Nobody thought he was a genius when he went 5-11, but Pederson’s IQ shot up about 70 points Sunday night.
Dan Quinn looked like smartest guy in the room until the second half of LI. Less than a year later everyone in ATL is - OK. It’s a lame fan base but still - calling him a moron.7-9 but your point stands.
Other than Belichick, Pederson, Zimmer, McVay and maybe Carroll, is any fan base satisfied with their coach? It's like the Reverse Lake Wobegon Effect: every coach is below average.
Asked whether Cooter would be his offensive coordinator, the new Lions head coach said: "Jim Bob is on staff and he will be here." Which, OK, but that's not really an answer either. And the internet being what it is, people immediately began to wonder whether Cooter could be headed for a new role.
Turns out, that was much ado about nothing.
"Jim Bob's the offensive coordinator," Patricia told MLive with a shake of the head Wednesday night. "There's no issue there whatsoever. I guess it was lost in translation there somewhere."
I figured. If you're going to humiliate your OC by demoting him, you don't compound the humiliation by giving a deliberately deceptive answer.Oh, and JBC is the OC
Key parts to me, most of all the bolded.my notes from Matt Patricia Press Conference
- defensive scheme is TBD. tons of player evaluation to be done, FA, draft, UDFA signings. whatever they run it will be filtered through the capacity & ability of the players. you don't decide on a scheme & then coach the players to that scheme; instead you develop the scheme based on what kind of players you have executing the plan.
- what he's most looking forward to as HC: "Whether it's offense, defense, or special teams, if I want a particular play, I get to make that call." been looking forward to being a HC since he was a kid playing electric football (& that one guy always went to the side....)
- regarding the culture: MOVING FORWARD. that's the mantra. you can learn from the past, it's important to understand the history & learn what you can from it, but it's all about moving forward. doesn't matter what happened, I wasn't here, these players weren't here, we are always going to be about moving forward.
I know that was a joke, but it sounds like one of the reasons former Belichick assistants haven't done well as HCs is because they've tried to simply imitate BB. (I'm thinking of McDaniels, Mangini and Piloli in particular.)Key parts to me, most of all the bolded.
This is how you do it (and how New England has been doing it). You don't pass on guys because they "don't fit our scheme" and you don't draft dullard/lazy physical wonders and tell yourself "we can coach him up".
As far as any other influences, you can't spell Patricia without at least starting with Patriots.
I think what screwed up the other guys was coming into another system totally foreign to them in terms of front office. You just can't plug a round peg into the still square hole. Hopefully already having Quinn here will smooth out that problem.I know that was a joke, but it sounds like one of the reasons former Belichick assistants haven't done well as HCs is because they've tried to simply imitate BB. (I'm thinking of McDaniels, Mangini and Piloli in particular.)
I hope Patricia brings a lot of what he learned in NE over to Detroit, but I also hope he charts his own path. After all, it's not like Belichick just tried to imitate Parcells
If they can do all or most of that they will be heroes. If not, just the same old Lion zeros.2022
Quinn, Patricia, & Stafford are all signed through the next 5 seasons.
The Lions have never won 13 or more games in a regular season, have never been a number one seed, made zero Super Bowl appearances, last won a playoff game in 1991, and last won the division title in 1993.
For those three men, the next five years - and likely their entire careers - will be judged by exceeding those benchmarks / ending those streaks. That’s not fair TBH, you’re basically saying be the best this town has ever seen or you’re a failure. But I think it’s accurate that is the expectation.
Man those are some depressing numbers2022
Quinn, Patricia, & Stafford are all signed through the next 5 seasons.
The Lions have never won 13 or more games in a regular season, have never been a number one seed, made zero Super Bowl appearances, last won a playoff game in 1991, and last won the division title in 1993.
For those three men, the next five years - and likely their entire careers - will be judged by exceeding those benchmarks / ending those streaks. That’s not fair TBH, you’re basically saying be the best this town has ever seen or you’re a failure. But I think it’s accurate that is the expectation.
If they can`t get it done in 5 years they all should be gone. Stafford will be 35 by then and on the downside, Quinn will have had 7 years and Patricia 5 years.2022
Quinn, Patricia, & Stafford are all signed through the next 5 seasons.
The Lions have never won 13 or more games in a regular season, have never been a number one seed, made zero Super Bowl appearances, last won a playoff game in 1991, and last won the division title in 1993.
For those three men, the next five years - and likely their entire careers - will be judged by exceeding those benchmarks / ending those streaks. That’s not fair TBH, you’re basically saying be the best this town has ever seen or you’re a failure. But I think it’s accurate that is the expectation.
From 1933-1971 - 39 seasons - 1 (tied) division title, lost their only playoff game, had exactly 7 winning seasons, never won more than 9 gamesMan those are some depressing numbers2022
Quinn, Patricia, & Stafford are all signed through the next 5 seasons.
The Lions have never won 13 or more games in a regular season, have never been a number one seed, made zero Super Bowl appearances, last won a playoff game in 1991, and last won the division title in 1993.
For those three men, the next five years - and likely their entire careers - will be judged by exceeding those benchmarks / ending those streaks. That’s not fair TBH, you’re basically saying be the best this town has ever seen or you’re a failure. But I think it’s accurate that is the expectation.
I would like to know more about this Detroit Super Bowl appearance.From 1933-1971 - 39 seasons - 1 (tied) division title, lost their only playoff game, had exactly 7 winning seasons, never won more than 9 games
From 1960-2000 - 41 seasons - 5 division title, 7-10 in playoff games, 19 winning seasons, 1 SB (blowout loss) appearance, never won more than 11 games
Neither the Steelers or Patriots extended their futility into a sixth decade, but there are precedents for lousy franchises changing the culture & becoming powerhouses
he's comparing where the Lions are now with where Pitt and NE were at one point. NE has the blowout SB loss to the Bears.I would like to know more about this Detroit Super Bowl appearance.
Or are you perhaps refering to a time when the Super Bowl appeared in Detroit? 26-21 isn't exactly a blowout, though admittedly the game felt like one for much of the time.
Your "pal" Valenti keeps harping on that it should be Super Bowl or bust for this trio. As much as I agree he's a blowhard (and shouldn't he be more worried about the Giants?), it's a fair point, given a mediocre team, new leadership, and how fast teams rise (who had bets on Eagles, Rams and Vikes being the elite of the conference?) and fall (Raiders-Cowboys super bowl hype, right?).2022
Quinn, Patricia, & Stafford are all signed through the next 5 seasons.
The Lions have never won 13 or more games in a regular season, have never been a number one seed, made zero Super Bowl appearances, last won a playoff game in 1991, and last won the division title in 1993.
For those three men, the next five years - and likely their entire careers - will be judged by exceeding those benchmarks / ending those streaks. That’s not fair TBH, you’re basically saying be the best this town has ever seen or you’re a failure. But I think it’s accurate that is the expectation.
Sorry I wasn’t more explicit - paragraph 1 is the Steelers, paragraph 2 is the Patriots, paragraph 3 ties the thoughts together. The Patriots - Bears was def a blowout. I’m middle aged & forgot the Pats also lost to the Pack in the 90s, so two SB appearances in their first 41.Arodin said:I would like to know more about this Detroit Super Bowl appearance.BobbyLayne said:From 1933-1971 - 39 seasons - 1 (tied) division title, lost their only playoff game, had exactly 7 winning seasons, never won more than 9 games
From 1960-2000 - 41 seasons - 5 division title, 7-10 in playoff games, 19 winning seasons, 1 SB (blowout loss) appearance, never won more than 11 games
Neither the Steelers or Patriots extended their futility into a sixth decade, but there are precedents for lousy franchises changing the culture & becoming powerhouses
Or are you perhaps refering to a time when the Super Bowl appeared in Detroit? 26-21 isn't exactly a blowout, though admittedly the game felt like one for much of the time.
Never understood what drives guys like Valenti, Rob Parker, or Carlos Monarrez. Bayless, Coeherd, SAS - I get it, you take a vapid existence in exchange to play the heel. You don’t even believe half the stuff that comes flying outta your mouth but that’s what they pay you for, and in the postmodern world of everything is relative, who cares about integrity anymore. But a small fry local guy, you’re not invisible like you can be in NYC. You’re out there in the community & your business card says “Professional #######.” Must be a great life.Mt. Man said:Your "pal" Valenti keeps harping on that it should be Super Bowl or bust for this trio. As much as I agree he's a blowhard (and shouldn't he be more worried about the Giants?), it's a fair point, given a mediocre team, new leadership, and how fast teams rise (who had bets on Eagles, Rams and Vikes being the elite of the conference?) and fall (Raiders-Cowboys super bowl hype, right?).
I think a few playoff wins or (mostly likely and) a NFC title game appearance would be enough to make most fans okay with extending this group a little longer. If you can win a division title or two, all the better, though at the moment that's essentially asking Rodgers to retire and the Vikings to not bother hiring a QB. The Lions don't necessary need to win 13 to go somewhere in the playoffs, though of course I'm not saying 'no' to it.
I just can't decide if this being "good enough" is realistic or having hope dashed to shreds for so long.
Regressed as the season wore on; 2017 was a step back. For awhile they were replacing Jarrad Davis with him, he sucked les than the two rookie LBs (not saying much.) When Tavon Wilson went down, instead of increasing Miles role they moved slot corner Quandre Diggs to SS, and he was lights out. Teez Tabor took over Killibrew’s role and played well the last month.Is Miles Killebrew going to earn a bigger role this season ?
They get listeners. Good cop bad cop schtikNever understood what drives guys like Valenti, Rob Parker, or Carlos Monarrez. Bayless, Coeherd, SAS - I get it, you take a vapid existence in exchange to play the heel. You don’t even believe half the stuff that comes flying outta your mouth but that’s what they pay you for, and in the postmodern world of everything is relative, who cares about integrity anymore. But a small fry local guy, you’re not invisible like you can be in NYC. You’re out there in the community & your business card says “Professional #######.” Must be a great life.
Caldwell had to go. Keeping cooter was an odd move why not let matty patty pick his own guy?Disagree with pretty much every coaching move the Lions have made this offseason but what do I know.
After listening to The Ticket for so long Valenti is so predictable. First of all he wants to trade Stafford..then he says they have to pay him. 2 years ago he says Verlander is done and will never be worth a dam anymore. Plus his obsession with Harbaugh and Michigan is annoying. Valenti has single handily made me hate MSU..I know it is crazy but I want them to lose in football because of him. Plus the way he treated Foster when he came back after his stroke was appalling. I never like Terry but Valenti was downright rude when Terry was struggling to get his words out.Never understood what drives guys like Valenti, Rob Parker, or Carlos Monarrez. Bayless, Coeherd, SAS - I get it, you take a vapid existence in exchange to play the heel. You don’t even believe half the stuff that comes flying outta your mouth but that’s what they pay you for, and in the postmodern world of everything is relative, who cares about integrity anymore. But a small fry local guy, you’re not invisible like you can be in NYC. You’re out there in the community & your business card says “Professional #######.” Must be a great life.
I don't think Caldwell had to go- he was just about the most successful coach in modern Lions history but I get the change. Keeping JBC? Ugh. If Staff really wanted him, fine. I hate to lose Austin. The D really over achieved under him. I'm not at all excited about Patricia. He was the D.C. for one of the worst defenses in the NFL. The new D.C. is a retread. Meh.Caldwell had to go. Keeping cooter was an odd move why not let matty patty pick his own guy?
Wow...this is worth a thread all on it's own!!After listening to The Ticket for so long Valenti is so predictable. First of all he wants to trade Stafford..then he says they have to pay him. 2 years ago he says Verlander is done and will never be worth a dam anymore. Plus his obsession with Harbaugh and Michigan is annoying. Valenti has single handily made me hate MSU..I know it is crazy but I want them to lose in football because of him. Plus the way he treated Foster when he came back after his stroke was appalling. I never like Terry but Valenti was downright rude when Terry was struggling to get his words out.
Valenti patterned his career like Rush Limbaugh and Howard Stern. To have good ratings you need more than the people who like you, you need the people who hate you to listen as well. I have run into those guys a few times. I will say this I have talked to Rob Parker a couple times at a bar...Rob is the nicest, friendly guy in person who loved talking sports. Wojo is the same way. Valenti acts like he is above everyone. The biggest doosh of all though is Mike Stone...plus he always looks so dirty and grubby.
Bobby addressed it better but my answer is I hope so. He has a unique physical set of skills- that hybrid LB/S is really the only role he seems fit for. He was a 4th round pick out of a smaller school so it's not really a surprise that he wasn't ready to be a regular contributer in year 2. Patricia's whole reputation is built on having a fluid defense, knowing guy's strengths and putting them in those roles. Hopefully Miles can improve and Patricia can find the right spots for him to be impactful.Is Miles Killebrew going to earn a bigger role this season ?