Shaun Hill or Drew Stanton? (1 Viewer)

[vasco75]

With Stafford's injury (understand there's already a thread on him, but thought this deserved its own), who's it gonna be running the Lions offense?

Shaun Hill was effective when he got the call but is getting over his broken non-throwing forearm. Is he going to be healthy and take the reins this weekend?

Or will Drew Stanton be the guy. No sample given last week except for that terrible pass to the FB in the flat.

Detroit homers, any word?

 

[red stripe]

Hill when healthy. I am not sold on Stanton, he had an okay game against the Giants but mostly due to Calvin making a huge play for 85TD. Other than that not impressed and quite doubtful he's worth a pickup

 

[Tigerbot Hesh]

for future updates.

 

[gump]

 

[Futz]

Stanton is not an NFL capable QB for any duration of real time. Perhaps as a change of momentum play in the midst of a game because he does bring an elusive and mobile dynamic that the statuesque Stafford/Hill do not bring. However, his accuracy and arm strength are suspect at best.

No one knows who will start this week, but there is no debate as to who would if healthy enough. HILL

 

[thecardiackid]

aside from the recovery time actually required, why is this a debate?

hill was about as good as (if not even better w/o looking @ the #s) than stafford - just from watching the games. the move is to pick hill up now, and if necessary, wait another week till he's ready. bonus if he's ready to go this week.

tough call if you need a guaranteed starter for this week, but maybe worth the risk.

 

[gridhogs]

I think the question on the table is does anyone have any insight into who will start week 10?

(not who should or would if...)

 

[kinghill]

I think the question on the table is does anyone have any insight into who will start week 10?

(not who should or would if...)

Agreed. And the way I'm looking at this is from Buffalo's defensive perspective.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I think the question on the table is does anyone have any insight into who will start week 10?

(not who should or would if...)

No, because even the coaching staff doesn't know. The coaching staff wants it to be Hill but he's most likely not far enough removed from his broken forearm in his off throwing arm. Still, there are hopes that he can hand the ball off with his opposite hand, take snaps and make throws. I think the coaching staff will evaluate that in the next day or two, if they feel he can do those things successfully, then he may get the start, if they see he just can't do it, then it'll be Stanton until he can. It's a wait and see because the coaches need to see what exactly Hill can do right now, since they were planning on Stafford.

 

[beavers]

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

Maybe we can get theses threads merged but we also need to discuss the impact on Calvin, Best, Pettigrew etc. Full disclosure, I have Calvin. I know he had that 85 yard TD with Stanton but that was almost pure luck.

If Stanton starts, do you sit any of the Detroit playmakers?

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

I think the question on the table is does anyone have any insight into who will start week 10?

(not who should or would if...)

No, because even the coaching staff doesn't know. The coaching staff wants it to be Hill but he's most likely not far enough removed from his broken forearm in his off throwing arm. Still, there are hopes that he can hand the ball off with his opposite hand, take snaps and make throws. I think the coaching staff will evaluate that in the next day or two, if they feel he can do those things successfully, then he may get the start, if they see he just can't do it, then it'll be Stanton until he can. It's a wait and see because the coaches need to see what exactly Hill can do right now, since they were planning on Stafford.

Great, so what you're saying is you don't know, yet.

 

[Sammy B]

Maybe we can get theses threads merged but we also need to discuss the impact on Calvin, Best, Pettigrew etc. Full disclosure, I have Calvin. I know he had that 85 yard TD with Stanton but that was almost pure luck.If Stanton starts, do you sit any of the Detroit playmakers?

Really? Can we keep this thread about the QB situation? I'm sure there's plenty of impact threads on the players you're interested in.

 

[damageinc]

All signs point to Stanton this week. I mean Hill is just 3 weeks from a broken arm. But 2 more weeks , week 11 I would assume they would try to get Hill out there.

 

[FantasyTrader]

All signs point to Stanton this week. I mean Hill is just 3 weeks from a broken arm. But 2 more weeks , week 11 I would assume they would try to get Hill out there.

As a Calvin owner, this has been my impression the whole time. As already stated, even the Lions don't know for sure, but if I was betting I think they go with Stanton this week and Hill comes back week 11.

 

[Breesisdaman]

This just in from Twitter:

davebirkett Dave Birkett Thinking out loud on Zac Robinson waiver claim: Interesting #Lions grabbed a developmental guy who wont help this yr instead of a veteran

My thoughts upon reading this, Hill will be ready to go. No way the Lions roll with Stanton and Robinson as their only Qb's

 

[mt99808]

aside from the recovery time actually required, why is this a debate?hill was about as good as (if not even better w/o looking @ the #s) than stafford - just from watching the games. the move is to pick hill up now, and if necessary, wait another week till he's ready. bonus if he's ready to go this week. tough call if you need a guaranteed starter for this week, but maybe worth the risk.

Wow ... you couldn't possibly have watched any Lions games. Outside of the first half vs Washington, Stafford played awesome. He makes plays and throws Hill wouldn't even attempt to make. Hill is a good game manager and light years ahead of Stanton but he's nowhere close to Stafford. Also of note on this topic is that Hill's injury is to his non-throwing hand so it's only a matter of him being able to take a snap before he comes back.

 

[Polish Hammer]

 

[Mello]

I don't see any reason to pick up Stanton except as a last resort. He's just not an NFL QB yet. If Hill's available, pick him up and have a plan B for this weekend.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Stanton is the starter this week.

 

[mt99808]

Stanton is the starter this week.

Jim?? Is that you?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Stanton is the starter this week.

Jim?? Is that you?

I'll let you know after the 1st offensive snap this week.

 

[ppierce]

Megatron caught an 85 yd td pas with Stanton at the helm.

 

[Incogneto]

:Sehorn:

 

[mt99808]

Megatron caught an 85 yd td pas with Stanton at the helm.

It had absolutely nothing to do with it being a good pass.

 

[Avery]

Megatron caught an 85 yd td pas with Stanton at the helm.

It had absolutely nothing to do with it being a good pass.

I'm not sure it matters much if they can get it done as a tandem.

 

[Da Guru]

Drew Stanton is not a NFL QB.

 

[steelwind]

I'm very certain that the Det Lions will rush Hill back as soon as they can. If he isn't a go this week then he will return week 11. Hill is a top 15 maybe top 10 QB rest of the year.

 

[mt99808]

Megatron caught an 85 yd td pas with Stanton at the helm.

It had absolutely nothing to do with it being a good pass.

I'm not sure it matters much if they can get it done as a tandem.

I could throw 100 passes to Calvin Johnson and he'd eventually bust one for 85 yards. Doesn't mean I'm a nfl caliber qb. Stanton is terrible. I couldn't believe all the talk about how good he played in that Giants game. He was beyond terrible. He couldn't make 5 yard passes let alone 85 yard completions.

 

[Avery]

Megatron caught an 85 yd td pas with Stanton at the helm.

It had absolutely nothing to do with it being a good pass.

I'm not sure it matters much if they can get it done as a tandem.

I could throw 100 passes to Calvin Johnson and he'd eventually bust one for 85 yards. Doesn't mean I'm a nfl caliber qb. Stanton is terrible. I couldn't believe all the talk about how good he played in that Giants game. He was beyond terrible. He couldn't make 5 yard passes let alone 85 yard completions.

I'm not saying he's a quality or even decent NFL QB. Just saying that he could be a serviceable fantasy QB for a week or two considering the offensive weapons surrounding him.

 

[cvnpoka]

Megatron caught an 85 yd td pas with Stanton at the helm.

It had absolutely nothing to do with it being a good pass.

I'm not sure it matters much if they can get it done as a tandem.

I could throw 100 passes to Calvin Johnson and he'd eventually bust one for 85 yards. Doesn't mean I'm a nfl caliber qb. Stanton is terrible. I couldn't believe all the talk about how good he played in that Giants game. He was beyond terrible. He couldn't make 5 yard passes let alone 85 yard completions.

no you couldnt

 

[mt99808]

Stanton is the starter this week.

Jim?? Is that you?

I'll let you know after the 1st offensive snap this week.

Hill took #1 snaps at practice today. Thanks again for the heads up.

 

[steelwind]

Stanton is the starter this week.

Jim?? Is that you?

I'll let you know after the 1st offensive snap this week.

Hill took #1 snaps at practice today. Thanks again for the heads up.

 

[meanjoegreen]

Detroit Lions QB Shaun Hill (forearm) is working with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Nov. 10, reports Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press. He was handing off using his left forearm and took snaps from the shotgun.

 

[Sir Chadwick]

Looks like Hill may be good to go! *Happy Megatron owner.

Hill is taking the No. 1 reps in Wednesday's practice and is able to hand off with his left hand. He's yet to take any snaps under center, though. Hill filled in admirably for Matthew Stafford earlier this season and would be a viable play against the Bills this weekend despite coming off an injury. With Stafford likely out for the year, Hill will be the Lions' signal caller going forward.Nov. 10 - 12:06 p.m. ETSource: Tom Kowalski on Twitter

 

[mt99808]

TomKowalski36

Shaun Hill takes No. 1 reps at practice - he's handing off with left hand ... still no snaps from center, but I think he's likely starter

Dave Birkett davebirkett

Shaun Hill took No. 1 reps in the open portion of #Lions practice today. Handed off using his left forearm and took snaps from shotgun.

davebirkett

Hill wore a black cast on his fractured left forearm. Has not played since Oct. 17 vs #NYG.

 

[HULLOBUDMAN]

Lions | Shaun Hill working with starters Wednesday

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:09:34 -0800

Detroit Lions QB Shaun Hill (forearm) is working with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Nov. 10, reports Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press. He was handing off using his left forearm and took snaps from the shotgun.

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#680489#ixzz14tv8vPF3

 

[steelwind]

Stafford owners who picked up Hill will be rewarded this weekend.

From Rotoworld:

"Tom Kowalski of MLive.com predicts that Shaun Hill (forearm) will be ready to start for the Lions in Week 10.

Hill is taking the No. 1 reps in Wednesday's practice and is able to hand off with his left hand. He's yet to take any snaps under center, though. Hill filled in admirably for Matthew Stafford earlier this season and would be a viable play against the Bills this weekend despite coming off an injury. With Stafford likely out for the year, Hill will be the Lions' signal caller going forward."

 

[Neofight]

Megatron caught an 85 yd td pas with Stanton at the helm.

It had absolutely nothing to do with it being a good pass.

True, but CJ catches bad passes often too (and can take them to the house). He caught plenty of bad passes from Hill earlier in the season.

 

[DocHolliday]

Goes to show what the Lions think of Stanton. They would rather have Hill playing. He is average at best and has a broken arm.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Goes to show what the Lions think of Stanton. They would rather have Hill playing. He is average at best and has a broken arm.

No lie. If they were seriously running a guy with the 1st team, practicing handoffs with his FOREARM?!? I'd starting feeling guilty about collecting a paycheck.

 

[Squintz82]

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...6&ft=189897

Coach Jim Schwartz confirmed Wednesday that Shaun Hill (forearm) will be the Lions' starter at Buffalo in Week 10, barring late-week setbacks.

Hill has started six games this season, in them throwing nine touchdown passes against six interceptions. The Lions did not scale back their game plan at all with Hill under center, allowing him to try 43.5 passes per contest. With some of the best weaponry in all of football, Hill should be considered a high-end QB2 going forward, with low-end QB1 value depending on opponents. The Bills present a highly favorable matchup for Hill start hot.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

I hear he is handing the ball off with his LEFT FOREARM.