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Typically momentum doesn't carry over year-to-year, but confidence does and this team is confident. They've got swagger, they've got balls, and they BELIEVE in themselves and that will mean a lot. For the offseason - Hope Ben Johnson doesn't take a Head Coaching job. Arizona just feels like a fit for him. If he leaves, go get Frank Reich. - Sign Jamaal. He's more important than Swfit right now. He's the 1A. He's also kind of the heart of the team in a lot of ways. - There will be a ton of QB movement again this year (I'll post my predictions later). There will likely be some pretty decent guys available that could be a backup here with potential to be a starter. Draft. I would like the idea of trading down from 6 if THE guy is not there. I doubt that happens, because we ALWAYS want that to happen and it never does. I think it's far more likely that they maneuver up from 17 than down from 6. Draft (Top 5 Picks for Lions) 2 CBs (or 1 CB and 1 Safety) 1 RB 1 Interior D Lineman 1 LInebacker Free Agency. Sign another TE Sign a really good LB. Upgrade at Backup QB. Get more depth a CB Position Groups Quarterbacks - Goff is fine. He struggles outside, but perfect guys are hard to come by. Absolutely need to really upgrade backup. Seems like they just never had a plan here. At some point Goff will get hurt Running Backs - Resign Jamaal. He means a lot to the team. 2 years. Pay him. Need to draft one in the Top 4 rounds, Swift isn't sturdy enough. Wide Receivers - Had a great season. Re-sign Chark, if you can. We add a gamebreaker next year anyway Tight Ends - They got a lot out of this group, but they probably could use an upgrade. It doesn't have to be a high pick Offensive Line - The best in the NFL? Can make that argument. Didn't need Vaitai this year (he was great as a guard in 2021). Defensive Line - I don't think Levi will ever be a factor. With that pick at #6. Bears & Cardinals need O-Lineman. Texans and Colts need QBs. Seattle could do just about anything. There will be a very very good D-Lineman available in the draft and that will absolutely solidify the group. Linebackers - Looks better at the end than it did at the beginning but still needs a couple of players to round it out. One in the draft and go get a big free agent difference maker. Go get Roquan Smith. Secondary - This is the weakest part of the team. With so much draft capital they should be able to add 2 rookies. Okudah was up and down, but much better than he looked with the Rocket Scientist. They need Walker to come back healthy and strong, and still draft a safety. I could see a lot of changes in this group. Special Teams - Badgley is a good kicker, they could do worse, but going after Jake Moody with the last draft pick (if he's there) might be a shrewd move. I know kickers don't get drafted anymore but he is one of the best college kickers of all time and he hit a lot of clutch ones too. Punter is locked up (and also a third string QB?)

Rex Ryan just now "Whether Aaron stays or not, the North doesn't go through Green Bay anymore, the North is going through Detroit the next five years". Hope he's right.

They celebrated like they made the playoffs and that's awesome. They were not deflated after Seattle's win. That's the part that should have us excited for next year. They made Rodgers eat his words. They aren't SOL at all. Too many chances for that to come up and it didn't. The horrible loss in Carolina? All teams have a couple games like that every year. The Lions are the only team in the NFC North to finish the regular season with a positive point differential. They actually finished 4th over all in the NFC in that stat, ahead of playoff teams the Giants, VIkings, Buccs, and Seahawks.

but at least they were over .500

G P S GAME PLAY SPEED Its some secret metric that Brad Holmes has to analyze players. Seems like it might be working

2022

Can't wait to see the new unis and new helmet logo too !

Wow, for a team not making the playoffs, they are FIRED up. Again, if making the playoffs is a 10 Denying Green Bay in their house is a 9.7. Beautiful. Talk about THAT TEAM some more, Aaron. Talk about THAT team with Pat McAfee tomorrow after your yogurt enema.

Such a drag that Seattle had to win today.

I Love Jamaal Williams......................Bring him back.

Wow, Jamaal is really emotional. A Lions season hasn't ended on a high like this in my lifetime.

Oh and to all you analysts that picked Green Bay (except Tony Dungy).........

Momentum doesn't carry over off seasons with roster changes and all, but with this bunch it's different. You now it is. Suddenly this is a fun and attractive place to play. We might land a name or two.

Print up the THAT TEAM t-shirts. I'll buy one. This team is pumped.............They are celebrating like they made the playoffs, I love it.............I absolutely love it Rodgers last game in Green Bay as a Packer

ITS A TWO-GUMMY NIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

THAT TEAM, MOTHERFUCKER.............THAT TEAM

Tears of Joy tonight. Motown saved Grunge.

Yep, take the TD lead. The play the best defense of your season.

They have nothing to loose, let 'em swing low, man.

Another black coach fired after only 1 year - coaching a team everyone knew had the worst roster. There is a real problem here, man. Steve Wilks made the Panthers competitive after they gave up and traded their best player and he'll likely get the ax. Not cool .

I am watching you guys react. If I watch they will lose.

Flag on the play. Review looked back 4 plays and decide to give Green Bay a Do-Over.

Not yet, man. Come on, we've seen some things around here. Bury them with a TD here and yes, I will breathe easier. If making the playoffs is a 10, then denying Green Bay in their yard is a 9.7. Almost as sweet.

Ron Rivera is still not sure if the Commanders are eliminated.