Fontes was a buffoon.
Hanging onto that guy for as long as they did was just another example of bungling ineptitude by that front office.
The Lions had 2 opportunities to hire Pete Carroll in the 90s
Whenever anyone asks who I think will win the Super Bowl, my answer is always the same... it depends on which team peaks at the right time. We've all seen good teams steamroll thru the season - only to crater in the playoffs. And we've seen mediocre teams back in and go on an unbelievable run.
Are the Lions are in danger of falling short of the playoffs now? It'll depend on whether they can somehow get it together and peak late. Maybe not probable. But it's possible
True, but the Packers were a losing team down 5 starters. And the Lions still got absolutely destroyed in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Just didn't expect that at all
Damn. A win today would've been nice. Figured they'd split with the Bears this year given they way they've been playing lately. That Thanksgiving loss to the Packers is the one I'm still shocked about
When he has time to throw, he's really good. He just doesn't have the quick feet to escape pressure, or the wheels to take off running. Makes him a little easier to game plan for if you have a defense that can bring pressure