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3 hours ago, Deleterious said:

McCain is going to end up being the steal of the trade deadline. 

26 points in 29 minutes tonight. 

better than kevin heurter and a pick swap that might not happen?  no way.

these signings are likely the best the lions can do while being good stewards of their salary cap.  

philosophically, SHOULD they be borrowing from the future to pay for a difference maker right now?  some would argue this is their window: goff is still good, amon-ra, sewell, gibbs are in their prime.  the lions should go for it right now.  as much as we like goff, he's not a transcendant qb who can lead a team to wins despite a weak supporting cast so strike now when you have great players.  you cant expect 3 more drafts like holmes' first 3, especially when picking much lower.  you have a great base, supplement it and win now.

the lions dont seem to want to do that, which is ok.  its a different way to build a team and is more likely to build long term success, imo.  i dont think you win with a bunch of flashy free agent signings, even if one or two once in a while can make a big difference.  was linderbaum that player?  i doubt it.  hendricksen?  too old probably.  trade for crosby?  probably not worth it.

but these signings they are making are solid "guys."   they add depth to the core.  they dont move the needle.  maybe they get lucky and one goes on a huge run, but larry borom and dj wonnum are available for cheap for a reason.  to expect great things is to be unrealistic.  the great will come from their core if it is going to come.

and hopefully from this draft.

2 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

Everyone pick your sides, is he the greatest addition of all time or completely useless. No in between, you all know the rules.

raymond replacement.

the wizards are a disgrace.

9 hours ago, Sports_Freak said:

And you want to draft an OL in the 1st round? Yes, our defense was the problem, our offense was the 5th best. They better take all defense in the first 4 rounds.

yeah, cause they desperately need an offensive tackle more than they need a defensive end.  there are plenty of de's still on the market.

5 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said:

You're really trying to sell Wonnum as a scrap heap player. A bargain basement player only...

Why is that?

Why are you trashing this guy so badly?

you like him because the lions signed him.  no other reason.

he's "fine."  he moves no needles.  he's a body in the locker room who could be fine next to hutch.  that's it.

it's a fine depth signing.  its no reason to get excited.

2 minutes ago, Mr.TaterSalad said:

I'm not wanting to rely on a guy why was an injured rookie and didn't play a single snap last season.  But let's suppose Hassanein is the situational pass rusher and isn't as strong against the run. What's to believe they would keep him beyond this year? If he can't play against the run, be a 3 down guy, or slide along the line, why wouldn't they just get rid of him like every other situational pass rusher they've had?

an undersized late round project pick who played zero snaps as a rookie?

color me unimpressed if the lions go into the season with that as their starting defensive end.  or their backup.

the lions are a super bowl contender.  be serious and go get a proven nfl player.  clowney, epenessa, and jordan are still out there.  

be a gm, brad holmes.  not the most clever guy in the room.

of course columbus blows out carolina.

because OF COURSE THE BEST TEAM IN THE EAST ROLLS OVER FOR THE TEAM CHASING DETROIT.

this year has totally ****ing sucked.  all the hockey gods have conspired against us.

i swear to ****ing god these ot rules will end up keeping us out of the playoffs.

you get a point!  you get a point!  you get a point!

16 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said:

I'm not going to mistake a defense suffering from a slew of injuries as a bad defense like you are...

the lions defense wasnt great last year even when it was healthy, which wasnt very often.

i'm just curious as to why you think a free agent scrap heap bargain basement guy with track record of being injured that was passed over by most other clubs will somehow be a great signing for us.

Just now, 1984Echoes said:

I think between Detroit's coaches, scheme, and Hutch...

That there could actually be some hope for this.

But I would wait'n'see.

I think he has upside. I think he'll be a good rotational DE for Detroit. Good depth.

Anything more than that will be gravy.

So...

We'll see.

youre really overrating hutch and kelvin sheppard.

what about detroit's defensive scheme gives you sudden confidence that players will suddenly be great when they come here?  the defense was not very good last year.

a guy that had a good year in the past but is now always injured?

oh good, we've just signed marcus davenport 2.0.

1 hour ago, 1984Echoes said:

PS: Wonnum has 30 sacks, 32 TFL's, 59 QB hits, 15 PD's and 3 FF's so far in his career... so he has some ability. Not certain what his pass-rush win rate is... But I think there's enough there for Detroit's coaches to work with...

he's a reclamation project, settle down.

2021-2023 were 3 of the greatest drafts in lions history.  2021 will probably have 2 hall of famers in it.

10 minutes ago, Hongbit said:

I know the style of the game has watered down these stats but at some point it can’t be ignored what Josh Giddey is doing right now.  
 

 

decent offensive player on one of the worst teams in the league.  always has the ball in his hands.  he'll put up numbers simply because there is no one else on that team who can.

i think its going to be over 100 this year.  too many teams get loser points and the east simply doesnt lose.  pittsburgh blew out colorado last night!

the next two weeks will probably decide their season.  

35 minutes ago, Deleterious said:

The talent level is probably sufficient for expansion. The more pressing issue is availability. You can have the best restaurant in town, but if a third of the menu is unavailable every time you walk in, it stops mattering how good the kitchen is. That's the NBA's real problem right now.

i dont know how you solve it.  make their contracts on a game by game basis?  if you arent available you dont get paid?

had to have that one.

kane is still so smooth.

10 minutes ago, slothfacekilla said:

 

 

Great passes by Raymond and Johansson there

 

Kane makes it 3-1 as I type this!

that's a great play.

agreed that this is a must win, but they really are running an AHL lineup out there.

THIS is where you expect your top 10 pick marco kasper to make a difference.  

1 hour ago, gehringer_2 said:

 

There are several things I look for in Regents elections. A few would be:

1-Does the person have a history with the University. I think you should have a relationship/history inside experience with the institution and it's traditions if you want a role in leading it.

2-Is the person there because their political agenda is primarily one that is beyond the University. IOW is their primarly focus on how external political issues are playing in A^2. Those are valid concerns, but should not a regent's primary focus - which needs to be service to the University, not trying to use the University to further or reflect their personal external political agenda.

2-Is the person fundamentally a bomb thrower. A University runs on collegiality. If person is too strident to work with the rest of the board and admin - esp across political reflexes, they will not be of service in the end.

3-at at this point - no more liability lawyers - have enough of that world view with Acker and Bernstein, let's broaden the overall experience/perspective going forward.

 

given your criteria, amir makled would not be on your list of favorites. 

i also would love to see less plaintiff lawyers on michigan's board.  having a bernstein law family person is bad enough.

and i'm not voting for someone whose agenda is primarily running against the university's decision to protect its jewish students from abuse.  

1 hour ago, casimir said:

Is the talent pool watered down, or is the current system of load management and/tanking creating an inferior product?  

both

seattle needs to have a team.

sacramento having a professional sports team is ridiculous.

honestly, if they make the playoffs this year with larkin and copp again missing significant time late in the year, it will be a miracle.