2025 Detroit Lions: Game 1 Lions vs Packers. (36 Viewers)

[ignatiusjreilly]

Lions open window on Raymond’s return. For all the talk about injuries, it’s possible that on Super Bowl Sunday Lions are rolling out every Week 1 starter other than Davenport, McNeill, Rodriguez and a couple others (can’t remember if Davis has a chance to come back)

 

[Wingnut]

I was really hoping it would be a true rematch of last years NFCCG, but yall should have no problem beating the 49ers Monday night.

After that, do the world a favor and keep the Eagles out of the Super Bowl. Thanks in advance.

 

[Da Guru]

Teddy is coming back:

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And for those Lion fans that

Teddy is coming back:

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What’s the motivation here? Is he needed? Are they worried about Hooker having to step in during a playoff game?

Cheap insurance policy imo. Plus he's a great locker room guy for the playoffs and playoff run.

Why not? Could be the first guy to get high school championship & Super Bowl rings in the same season.

Great mentor for Hendon + Jamo (he took Williams under his wing last year). Full of positivity & brings a level of maturity to the locker room. It’s all good.

Would much rather have Teddy ready to play instead of Hooker is needed. Teddy could keep the team in a game, not sure Hooker could from what I have seen so far and I know it has been a small size.

Teddy had to be looking at the QBs going rates and had to think he can pick up 5 million a year or more hanging around as a backup for another 3-4 seasons.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Teddy Bridgewater is wearing No. 12, making him the second TB12 in Detroit following Tim Boyle. Brandon Joseph wore the number last (week).

No Terrion Arnold or David Montgomery at practice. Not sure what Arnold is dealing with, but an officially injury report is due out at 4 p.m.

Kalif Raymond's clock was started, but he's not likely to play against SF, according to Campbell.

JRM is in the second week of his practice window. Nothing new on Alex but last I heard it was taking longer than they thought it would.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Teddy is coming back:

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And for those Lion fans that

Teddy is coming back:

x.com

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What’s the motivation here? Is he needed? Are they worried about Hooker having to step in during a playoff game?

Cheap insurance policy imo. Plus he's a great locker room guy for the playoffs and playoff run.

Why not? Could be the first guy to get high school championship & Super Bowl rings in the same season.

Great mentor for Hendon + Jamo (he took Williams under his wing last year). Full of positivity & brings a level of maturity to the locker room. It’s all good.

Would much rather have Teddy ready to play instead of Hooker is needed. Teddy could keep the team in a game, not sure Hooker could from what I have seen so far and I know it has been a small size.

Teddy had to be looking at the QBs going rates and had to think he can pick up 5 million a year or more hanging around as a backup for another 3-4 seasons.

I don't know what to expect from Hooker if he's needed, but I'm always skeptical of the aging backup that everyone just assumes will be as good as he was a few years ago. This year alone we saw that play out with Flacco, Brissett and Dalton.

I love Teddy and am glad the Lions signed him. Would be awesome if he finally got a ring. But I really hope we don't reach a point where Detroit's Super Bowl hopes rely on him

 

[BobbyLayne]

Teddy is coming back:

x.com

x.com

And for those Lion fans that

Teddy is coming back:

x.com

x.com

What’s the motivation here? Is he needed? Are they worried about Hooker having to step in during a playoff game?

Cheap insurance policy imo. Plus he's a great locker room guy for the playoffs and playoff run.

Why not? Could be the first guy to get high school championship & Super Bowl rings in the same season.

Great mentor for Hendon + Jamo (he took Williams under his wing last year). Full of positivity & brings a level of maturity to the locker room. It’s all good.

Would much rather have Teddy ready to play instead of Hooker is needed. Teddy could keep the team in a game, not sure Hooker could from what I have seen so far and I know it has been a small size.

Teddy had to be looking at the QBs going rates and had to think he can pick up 5 million a year or more hanging around as a backup for another 3-4 seasons.

I don't know what to expect from Hooker if he's needed, but I'm always skeptical of the aging backup that everyone just assumes will be as good as he was a few years ago. This year alone we saw that play out with Flacco, Brissett and Dalton.

I love Teddy and am glad the Lions signed him. Would be awesome if he finally got a ring. But I really hope we don't reach a point where Detroit's Super Bowl hopes rely on him

We have never seen Hooker after he’s had a full week of reps working with the 1s, so I’ll reserve judgement. Coach says they’re seeing improvement every week.

Getting every 4th or 5th rep, and usually with backups, you’re going to have a real challenge looking smooth. It’s just time on task. If they had to have him, and Ben had a week to put in a package that takes advantage of his mobility, I think he’d be adequate.

But we not winning a playoff game this year without Goff. I just presume h.s. coaches don’t make much & they’re doing TB a solid here. Like I said in an earlier post, Teddy is a great teammate, helped Jared with his weekly prep a lot. I don’t see any downside to having him around for 7 weeks.

 

[SoBeDad]

Why not? Could be the first guy to get high school championship & Super Bowl rings in the same season.

Great mentor for Hendon + Jamo (he took Williams under his wing last year). Full of positivity & brings a level of maturity to the locker room. It’s all good.

Another aspect of his legacy is that Miami Northwestern was 4-6 and missed the playoffs last year. Another Miami guy who could help DET is Calais Campbell, who will be released once MIA is mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. He'll probably sign with the Ravens, but DET would be a good fit too. Calais is #1 in rush defense grade, has 4 sacks, 5 batted passes, and 34 QB pressures ... at age 38.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Bridgewater has now officially signed to the active roster.

Why not? Could be the first guy to get high school championship & Super Bowl rings in the same season.

Great mentor for Hendon + Jamo (he took Williams under his wing last year). Full of positivity & brings a level of maturity to the locker room. It’s all good.

Another aspect of his legacy is that Miami Northwestern was 4-6 and missed the playoffs last year. Another Miami guy who could help DET is Calais Campbell, who will be released once MIA is mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. He'll probably sign with the Ravens, but DET would be a good fit too. Calais is #1 in rush defense grade, has 4 sacks, 5 batted passes, and 34 QB pressures ... at age 38.

Yeah, he’s been stellar. Not sure we have any connections there, though. He’s been free to go anywhere the last 2 years and chose ATL & MIA.

 

[BobbyLayne]

DETROIT LIONS
Injury report

Player	Position	Injury	Thu	Fri	Sat	Game Status
Terrion Arnold	CB	Illness	DNP			unspecified
David Montgomery	RB	Knee	DNP			unspecified
Graham Glasgow	OL	Knee	FP			unspecified
Kalif Raymond	WR	Foot	FP			unspecified
Jalen Reeves-Maybin	LB	Neck	FP			unspecified

 

[BobbyLayne]

[All 22 Films]

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[BobbyLayne]

49ers have placed LT Trent Williams on IR

 

[Da Guru]

Teddy is coming back:

x.com

x.com

And for those Lion fans that

Teddy is coming back:

x.com

x.com

What’s the motivation here? Is he needed? Are they worried about Hooker having to step in during a playoff game?

Cheap insurance policy imo. Plus he's a great locker room guy for the playoffs and playoff run.

Why not? Could be the first guy to get high school championship & Super Bowl rings in the same season.

Great mentor for Hendon + Jamo (he took Williams under his wing last year). Full of positivity & brings a level of maturity to the locker room. It’s all good.

Would much rather have Teddy ready to play instead of Hooker is needed. Teddy could keep the team in a game, not sure Hooker could from what I have seen so far and I know it has been a small size.

Teddy had to be looking at the QBs going rates and had to think he can pick up 5 million a year or more hanging around as a backup for another 3-4 seasons.

I don't know what to expect from Hooker if he's needed, but I'm always skeptical of the aging backup that everyone just assumes will be as good as he was a few years ago. This year alone we saw that play out with Flacco, Brissett and Dalton.

I love Teddy and am glad the Lions signed him. Would be awesome if he finally got a ring. But I really hope we don't reach a point where Detroit's Super Bowl hopes rely on him

Flacco is going to be 40, Daulton 38,Teddy just turned 32 so he is not quite a geezer yet. Hopefully we never need him but he has started many games.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Pressers & Scrums

Allen Park — Here’s the greatest hits from Thursday’s media access at the team’s facility.

Veteran QB back in the fold

The Lions made a surprising transaction Thursday morning, adding a familiar face to the roster in veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

Bridgewater hasn’t been on an NFL roster since ending last season with the Lions. He returned to Florida where he coached his alma mater, Miami Northwestern High, to the state championship in his first season.

Shortly after winning the title, he publicly announced his intention to return to the NFL.

“I’ve been in contact with Teddy for a while, and it was something that was always potentially a possibility,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “We all know what Teddy’s been doing down there in giving back to his community. They won a championship down there, so his debut in coaching worked out pretty dang good. But just to be able to add somebody back here that’s got experience, he’s staying in shape, he’s been throwing, just get him worked back in here a little bit, it just brings a level of professionalism, veteran presence, somebody that’s great for our team. He’s great for the position.”

Quarterback coach Mark Brunell echoed Campbell about the value Bridgewater brings to the roster.

“He's great,” Brunell said. “He helped us tremendously last year. Great teammate, professional, experienced, you name it. A great resource for Jared (Goff).”

Another factor in Detroit’s decision is the value of having an emergency quarterback on the roster for the playoffs. An NFL rule adjustment in 2023 allows teams to dress a third, inactive QB on game days who can be put into the game if the starter and backup are injured.

Bridgewater spent 10 seasons in the NFL on six rosters, starting 65 games. He wasn't called upon to throw a pass for the Lions last season, but for his career, he's completed 66.4% of his throws for 15,120 yards, 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions.

Bridgewater will wear No. 12, previously held by safety Brandon Joseph, who was released last weekend.

"It's cool,” Goff said. “I'm glad to have him back. 'State champ' Teddy Bridgewater is what we call him now. He's a valuable asset to our team. I love having him in the quarterback room and he's great to have around.”

What the addition means for Hooker

The Lions were quick to point out that the addition of Bridgewater is not a condemnation of the development or status of Hendon Hooker, the second-year QB out of Tennessee who has served as the backup all season after winning the job in training camp.

"Look, he’s improved,” Campbell said. “He really has. We feel like every week he’s gotten a little bit better. And this does not mean that Hooker his out. That’s not what this means. If it comes to that, Hooker’s going to play for us, but Teddy probably will too.

“I understand what it looks like, but it’s just a different world that we’re getting ready to walk into, and we felt like this was the right thing to do, especially with somebody that I have a tremendous amount of trust with and for,” Campbell said. “(Bridgewater) understands our offense well, the guys know him well, the coaches know him well, and he brings a certain level of comfort to us.”

Those comments point to Bridgewater serving as the Goff's primary backup once the team enters the postseason.

Hooker has appeared in three games for the Lions this season, taking over in the late stages of three blowout wins. He’s completed 6-of-9 for 62 yards, with zero touchdowns or interceptions.

“Each week, he gets better,” Brunell said. “His mechanics, his fundamentals, understanding the defenses that he's presented with, his presentation, his worth ethic — I can't say enough about him. He's been great and he truly is getting better. He's going to be a really good quarterback in this league and I'm excited for him.”

Brunell was asked if he’d be comfortable with Hooker seeing snaps in the playoffs.

“Absolutely, yes, I would,” he said.

Gibbs the bell cow

In the team’s first game without David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs shouldered the load, logging the second most carries and touches of his two-year career and his second-highest yards from scrimmage total this season.

“We've seen it before,” position coach Scottie Montgomery said. “We know what we have in both of those guys, but it's really never been about just him, it's been about the room. Now that he has to do what he has to do, this is something we expect from him.

“We thought he created,” Montgomery continued. “He was very creative on the first level. We also liked him in the passing game, once again. And we're finding out he can do those things more and more; the interior run game, the exterior run game. It's just a chance for him to showcase, in David's absence, what he can do.”

Gibbs had 20 touches in the first half against Chicago before the Lions dialed things back in the first half. Scottie Montgomery said the heavy workload was part of the game plan, with the team wanting to get off to a fast start.

The coach expressed no concerns about Gibbs holding up long term, saying the player landed in between 40-50 snaps, which was the stated target coming into the week.

"Yeah, this is what he was built for," Scottie Montgomery said. "This is what he wants to do. We're really proud of him."

 

[BobbyLayne]

Eyes forward

It’s easy to look at Monday’s matchup with San Francisco through a lens of redemption, tied to last year’s heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship. Regardless, the Lions are trying not to lean into that narrative.

“It's difficult at times, you know that, but it's been the windshield mentality vs. the rearview mirror,” Scottie Montgomery said. “We're really trying to focus on what we have going forward. This is a different and they're a different team. That's where we are right now. We're really focused on this year, 2024, and trying to play as well as we possibly can against the team.”

Campbell said getting beyond vengeance is a sign of the franchise’s maturity.

“I’ve mentioned every year, you kind of learn something about winning and losing, and when you take an L like we did last year, you learn from that,” Campbell said. “There were a number of things we did wrong and a number of things they did right, and I think you understand how the game can go and where it can swing and just about keeping your composure and making the most of any rep that comes because the one that happened in the second quarter could change the game.

“…I think that experience, as difficult as it was, served us well moving forward into this year,” Campbell said. “And it’s like anything else, you just don’t like to lose. So you’ve got an opportunity with a team that got the best of you, and so you just want to go out and find a way to get a win.”

As Montgomery notes, these are different teams, and in 2024, they’re heading in different directions. The Lions currently hold pole position in the NFC with a potential opportunity to clinch the No. 1 seed as early as Monday. The 49ers, meanwhile, have been eliminated from postseason contention. Still, the Lions are wary of an opponent that ranks top-10 in yardage on offense and No. 2 in yards allowed on defense, highlighting their sustained competitiveness.

“They’ve got plenty,” Campbell said after rattling off many of the opponent’s top players, “and with the scheme they run, the coaching, I mean, this is not going to be an easy task whatsoever. Our guys understand that. We’re going to have to play our best ball to go out there and get a win.”

Sweaters and snakes

A year ago, Campbell’s wife Holly had no public social media presence. This year, she’s posting fun stuff about the family’s life on Instagram almost daily. That means questions about those posts sometimes make it to the coach.

On Thursday, he was asked who was behind the Christmas sweater the family wore in a group photo. The red top with a large ornament wasn’t subtle, stating, “I have big beautiful balls.”

“That would be my wife, every year she’s got an idea,” Campbell said. “We always wear Christmas shirts that are a little unique, so that was definitely her.”

Montgomery also offered up a Christmas anecdote to open his media session.

“I went to bed for the first time knowing there was a snake in my house,” Montgomery said. “We have a new member of my family. My kids talked my wife into getting a ball python. His name is MK. He is the Minion King. I don't know what that means.”

Montgomery’s kids talked their parents into the purchase after a visit to The Reptarium in Utica.

“I can't say that I'm overly excited, but I'll get better and I'll adjust,” Montgomery said. “That's what coaches do. …It has a lock on (its enclosure), but, yeah, I might just put a lock on the kid's door, too.”

Finally, Jared Goff revealed what he got his offensive linemen.

“It's hard when you've got guys giving out Toyota trucks,” Goff said referencing the gift given out by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. “You've got to keep up with that. (I) got them a nice Yeti package with Waygu steaks and beef. I hope they like it.”

Clock started

As always, you can get all your daily injury updates at this permanent link. You'll want to bookmark that one.

Of note, wide receiver and return man Kalif Raymond returned to practice, opening his three-week acclimation clock. The early expectation is he won’t be activated off injured reserve ahead of Monday’s game against the 49ers.

Blazing questions

Jameson Williams isn’t among the top-20 fastest ball carriers tracked by the NFL this season, but the speedy Lions receiver still believes he could have recorded the fastest 40-yard dash in scouting combine history had he been healthy enough to run, telling teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown he might have clocked a 4.1, besting the 4.21 posted by wide receiver Xavier Worthy last season.

Asked about Williams’ proclamation, teammates were understandably skeptical.

“I do love Jamo, but I don't think he's touching 4.1,” St. Brown said. “That's crazy.”

Goff was a little more tongue-in-cheek with his response.

“I guess,” Goff said. “If he says so. We'll have to go measure it sometime. He's hard to track down if we want to measure his 40, but if he says 4.1, we have to hold him accountable.”

 

[BobbyLayne]

comment from r/49ers

Would be nice if Kyle became more aggressive, a la Dan Campbell.

It’s come full circle, folks. We’ve broken them.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Lions have waived LB Kwon Alexander.

Still keeping two spots open on the 53-man for Jaken Reeves-Maybin & Kalif Raymond.

Eventually will need another one for Alex Anzalone - hopefully before their first playoff game, eh.

 

[jon_mx]

At this point, it’s unclear if Bridgewater is signing to the team’s 53-man roster or practice squad - they do have two open spots on the active roster and one on the practice squad at this time.

I would bet he is on the roster but will be inactive and he will suit up as the emergency 3rd QB to avoid the situation the 49ers had a few years ago. Hooker is not in danger of being passed over by Teddy.

 

[BobbyLayne]

[All 22 Films]

How much can Ifeatu Melifonwu boost the Detroit Lions defense? | Week 16 film study

 

[jon_mx]

[All 22 Films]

How much can Ifeatu Melifonwu boost the Detroit Lions defense? | Week 16 film study

Losing CDIII was a big blow, but with Iffy and Emman healthy and Amik looking solid and CB, our secondary is fine. Rakestraw is also available. Lions are stuck playing s lot of nickle to get their best talent on the field, but Brach and Iffy are very versatile.

Our defensive line on DL is much better than what we are playing.

 

[BobbyLayne]

[All 22 Films]

How much can Ifeatu Melifonwu boost the Detroit Lions defense? | Week 16 film study

Losing CDIII was a big blow, but with Iffy and Emman healthy and Amik looking solid and CB, our secondary is fine. Rakestraw is also available. Lions are stuck playing s lot of nickle to get their best talent on the field, but Brach and Iffy are very versatile.

Our defensive line on DL is much better than what we are playing.

Moseley has the same number of defensive snaps as I do. I did live the pivot away from 29.

Rakestraw might leapfrog them both.

Amik stepped up Week 16. He’s not ideal size but he’s combative & fiesty. They can make it work, especially if BB & Iffy are creating havoc.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

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Looking back what is y’all’s most embarrassing take or wish for the Lions?

I’ll start: I wanted Justin Fields over Sewell. Thankfully Brad Holmes is the GM

Too many to list them all here, but I was dead wrong on the Lions last three coaching hires. I wanted Whisenhunt over Caldwell, liked the Patricia hire, and wanted Bienemy over Campbell.

OK, one more: didn’t understand why they used a first-rounder on Gibbs and gave Swift away for nothing

 

[Leroy Hoard]

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Looking back what is y’all’s most embarrassing take or wish for the Lions?

I’ll start: I wanted Justin Fields over Sewell. Thankfully Brad Holmes is the GM

Too many to list them all here, but I was dead wrong on the Lions last three coaching hires. I wanted Whisenhunt over Caldwell, liked the Patricia hire, and wanted Bienemy over Campbell.

OK, one more: didn’t understand why they used a first-rounder on Gibbs and gave Swift away for nothing

I somewhat gave up questioning them a couple years ago when it was obvious that they weren't the same idiots that used to run the team. Like anybody they aren't perfect but seem to get things right most of the time. Definitely more often than the many clueless fans and media out there that like to share their ignorance with the world. Personally I wouldn't have drafted Gibbs in the first either but now I'm glad they did. And when St. Brown was drafted in the 4th round I had no idea who he was. But that's why I'm not the GM.

 

[jon_mx]

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Looking back what is y’all’s most embarrassing take or wish for the Lions?

I’ll start: I wanted Justin Fields over Sewell. Thankfully Brad Holmes is the GM

Too many to list them all here, but I was dead wrong on the Lions last three coaching hires. I wanted Whisenhunt over Caldwell, liked the Patricia hire, and wanted Bienemy over Campbell.

OK, one more: didn’t understand why they used a first-rounder on Gibbs and gave Swift away for nothing

I was never overly impressed with Swift or Hockinson. Great talent, but something was always missing from their effort and toughness. I had the Lions targeting Gibbs.

I was not thrilled they fired Caldwell, because I did not think the Lions were a hot destination for someone better. I had hopes that Patricia would be an upgrade, but those were extinguished quickly. I hated every move he made.

If anything my hot takes were on the overly optimistic side since Sheila/Holmes/Campbell took over. I was optimistic Goff could be our long term starter. Loved every draft pick and have not been disappointed. I was looking at plane tickets to Las Vegas at half time of last years NFCC game. So it was probably all my fault.

 

[Da Guru]

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Looking back what is y’all’s most embarrassing take or wish for the Lions?

I’ll start: I wanted Justin Fields over Sewell. Thankfully Brad Holmes is the GM

Too many to list them all here, but I was dead wrong on the Lions last three coaching hires. I wanted Whisenhunt over Caldwell, liked the Patricia hire, and wanted Bienemy over Campbell.

OK, one more: didn’t understand why they used a first-rounder on Gibbs and gave Swift away for nothing

To be honest I did not like the Gibbs pick at the time only because of the old adage "Don`t draft RBs high" and I really did not know much about Gibbs. Really don`t think the offense would be the same without him now.

Of all Holmes drafts the only bad picks seems to be trading up for Broderick Martin as he was projected 5th 6th rounder and seems like a bust, and Hooker. Hooker might be OK but with Goff getting extended he is blocked from PT and was an older rookie. Don`t think his future is in Detroit barring serious injury to Goff. Bringing Teddy back shows they wanted a better backup just in case.

Most teams have 2-3 bad picks every year, Holmes has had 2-3 picks he probably regrets in 4 years. Pretty good drafting to say the least.


One thing I was surprised at was when LB Shaq Barrett cleared waivers I thought Lions would kick the tires on him. The Bucs scooped him up.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Hendon Hooker reacts to Bridgewater news:

"I figured Teddy was going to come back here this season; we've been talking about it since the summer. Miss my guy being in the room. He’s my mentor; any questions I have about life or this game of football or being a pro, always seem to lean on Teddy."

 

[BobbyLayne]

Bringing Teddy back shows they wanted a better backup just in case.

I don't think that's the case at all.

IMO Hooker is still the backup, they just want to avoid the 49ers situation from two years ago when they were forced to play an injured Brock Purdy when 2 QBs got hurt. Duden couldn't even throw normal in the NFCCG, it was sad to see.

There's been nothing in comments from Campbell or Johnson to indicate they actually expect him to ever play.

Think about who is helping Jared prepare every week in the QB room - Jake Fromm and Hendon Hooker. Contrast that with a year ago when he had TB there reminding him of certain looks they've seen, stuff to remember. Jared would come off the field and sit next to Teddy and they'd go over things on the Surface tablet.

Zero pass attempts in 2023, but he was a really big part of Goff having the best year of his career. He's like having another coach around. Oh, and be can play on the scout team, too.

Dude has seen a lot in ten years, he is very cerebral. I don't think this is about Hendon's ability. It's about having another set of eyes around and a decade of wisdom that Goff and Hooker can tap into.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Lions roster moves today:

Signed DB Morice Norris to the Active Roster from the Practice Squad.

Signed LB Kwon Alexander to the Practice Squad.

 

[jon_mx]

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Looking back what is y’all’s most embarrassing take or wish for the Lions?

I’ll start: I wanted Justin Fields over Sewell. Thankfully Brad Holmes is the GM

Too many to list them all here, but I was dead wrong on the Lions last three coaching hires. I wanted Whisenhunt over Caldwell, liked the Patricia hire, and wanted Bienemy over Campbell.

OK, one more: didn’t understand why they used a first-rounder on Gibbs and gave Swift away for nothing

To be honest I did not like the Gibbs pick at the time only because of the old adage "Don`t draft RBs high" and I really did not know much about Gibbs. Really don`t think the offense would be the same without him now.

Of all Holmes drafts the only bad picks seems to be trading up for Broderick Martin as he was projected 5th 6th rounder and seems like a bust, and Hooker. Hooker might be OK but with Goff getting extended he is blocked from PT and was an older rookie. Don`t think his future is in Detroit barring serious injury to Goff. Bringing Teddy back shows they wanted a better backup just in case.

Most teams have 2-3 bad picks every year, Holmes has had 2-3 picks he probably regrets in 4 years. Pretty good drafting to say the least.


One thing I was surprised at was when LB Shaq Barrett cleared waivers I thought Lions would kick the tires on him. The Bucs scooped him up.

Actually most teams are lucky to have two solid picks in a year, the vast majority of teams only harvest one long term starter out of a draft. The idea that after 4 drafts there are two 3rd round picks which could be complained about is crazy, and both of those guys are still on the team fulfilling a role. Drafting a QB in the third who is your backup is not a miss.

Brad Holmes has kicked butt out of the front end of the draft and the backend of the draft in each of the four years. As good as people think Brad Holmes is, people don't truly understand just how ridiculously well Holmes has drafted. Brad Holmes has been an absolute wizard. Look through our last four drafts and compare them to any of the other 31 teams and it is shocking how superior those Lions cummulative drafts are.

This year's draft may have been Brad's weakest (mostly due to having later picks), but we still have three guys who already look like long term starters, and a couple others who have potential.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Coach Bridgewater met with the media today

 

[BobbyLayne]

Jamo fined $11,255 for spinning the ball after a catch

 

[BobbyLayne]

Ben’s celebration after the Stumblebum



These guys are so much fun to watch

 

[FairWarning]

Will Detroit pull some players early Monday if Minn beats GB? The MNF game is meaningless if the Vikes win.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

The weather for Monday night looks good so far. Low 50's and clear with light winds.

 

[Zeppelin]

Will Detroit pull some players early Monday if Minn beats GB? The MNF game is meaningless if the Vikes win.

Dan Campbell already said they're playing to win, so no unless the game is in hand.

 

[Zeppelin]

Vikings vs Lions next week for the division and one seed.

As it should be.

 

[Da Guru]

Jamo fined $11,255 for spinning the ball after a catch

With all the chit talking going on after every play that is a joke to fine any player for that. Start fining players for the first down pointing in a DBs face after a catch then,

 

[Da Guru]

Vikings vs Lions next week for the division and one seed.

As it should be.

A 14-3 team is going to be on the road with no bye. While a possible 7 loss team will be at home.

Unless Lions can generate some pressure Minny is going to be a tough out.

 

[jon_mx]

Vikings vs Lions next week for the division and one seed.

As it should be.

Except is is ridiculous that a 13-win team will be the 5th seed.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Vikings vs Lions next week for the division and one seed.

As it should be.

Except is is ridiculous that a 13-win team will be the 5th seed.

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unless you think the 49ers with 3 practice squad OL are taking out Detroit

 

[BobbyLayne]

That’s the hand that was dealt, no sense bitching now

Next we’ll have people saying Detroit should be resting players tomorrow

 

[loser]

Vikings vs Lions next week for the division and one seed.

As it should be.

A 14-3 team is going to be on the road with no bye. While a possible 7 loss team will be at home.

Unless Lions can generate some pressure Minny is going to be a tough out.

Yeah what's this? College?

 

[BobbyLayne]

If Detroit wins tomorrow, this year would be the first time in NFL history a 14-win team didn’t win its division.

In 1999, when the league played a 16-game regular season, the Tennessee Titans lost the AFC South after going 13-3. They fell a game shy of the 14-2 Jacksonville Jaguars that year, despite handing their division foe both their regular-season defeats.

The Titans also got the last laugh, topping the Jaguars a third time in the AFC Championship.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

I've been saying for awhile now that no one else was going to take Minnesota out for us. We are the ones we've been waiting for.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

How weird is it that, in the past, we would have all been sure the Lions lose a game like next week's? Now, I don't know for sure that they will win, but I do know that they should win. And that's a totally new feeling for me

 

[Wingnut]

The #Vikings vs. #Lions game in Week 18 has been flexed to Sunday Night Football, with the NFC’s No. 1 seed on the line to cap the 2024 season.

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[BobbyLayne]

The #Vikings vs. #Lions game in Week 18 has been flexed to Sunday Night Football, with the NFC’s No. 1 seed on the line to cap the 2024 season.

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Y'all really gonna roll with 3 practice squad players starting on the offensive line tonight?

 

[Wingnut]

The #Vikings vs. #Lions game in Week 18 has been flexed to Sunday Night Football, with the NFC’s No. 1 seed on the line to cap the 2024 season.

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Y'all really gonna roll with 3 practice squad players starting on the offensive line tonight?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Interesting how close the 2 point spreads are. Lions on road are -3.5 tonight. Lions at home next week are -2.5. Yet I think most would give Lions a way better chance vs SF.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Interesting how close the 2 point spreads are. Lions on road are -3.5 tonight. Lions at home next week are -2.5. Yet I think most would give Lions a way better chance vs SF.

Folks are a little slow to realize SF is already in a Cabo state of mind

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Is this correct? If Lions win tonight a tie vs Vikings would give us the one seed due to first tiebreaker of head to head victory? Or is Philly still in the mix?