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Monty would have had Killian in the game throwing that pass. He should have been sued by the organization for coaching malpractice and stealing money.

You take the win of course but yet another collapse in the clutch. This game shouldn't have been close but the Pistons can't help but fumble away leads and make things tough on themselves. Again, Cade....what is it with him and 4th quarters? This guy was clutch in his rookie season and ever since then he continuously clams up in the clutch. Can he learn from this or is this just who he is?

This team is way more mature than that team at that point in the season and, quite frankly, Baltimore is capable of running through any team at any point. The Lions were just learning how to be "the hunted" at that time so I don't see this team not being able to handle success. I guess I just don't believe in the idea that a team needs losses, especially this team, going into the playoffs to maintain focus. And yes, it's 16-1 not 15-1, still getting used to this silly 17 game format that is ruining all previous record books but I digress. That's why I scoff at these new season high records. Well yeah, there's one game tacked on now so of course a bunch of records will be broken now. Ok, I guess I didn't digress haha

Not a Dan Campbell led team. There is no worry about this team reading their own press clippings, not under this coach, so I wouldn't be concerned if they swept the rest of the games and went 15-1 but I'd be shocked if they did, they'll lose a few by the end of the season and I bet one is to the Bears because the Bears know exactly the defensive elixir to use against the Lions year after year.

Knee jerk reactions are fine complaining about coaches in game etc. but to say SOL about THIS team that has been an elite team for 1.5+ seasons is purely idiotic.

Lol at this idiotic post, the SOL part in particular

Tobias was actually quite good in this game at both ends of the court missed free throw notwithstanding.

Ivey ruined this game for me with that hero ball garbage down the stretch, killing like 3-4 possessions. Bickerstaff shouldn't have had him in the game at all tbh because he was clearly not feeling it. Cade is quietly putting together a monster season. He's still not assertive enough in the 4th for my liking but his numbers across the board show clear growth in his game.

This team is unbelievable. That's all I've got to say, this was the type of win that Championship teams pull out and only championship level teams.

Cade had 2 career triple doubles before having 3 in a row in the last 3. He has had some very real 4th quarter scoring issues but that's hugely impressive and is indicative of some real growth in his game, has also cut down on the turnovers in the last few games as well. Team is still a ways off but I think we're FINALLY starting to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

The Lions are going to be loaded in the secondary for the playoff run with Moseley and Iffy returning, assuming they don't get injured again in the next 3 weeks which is a big assumption with those two. Davis, Arnold, Robertson, Rakestraw, Moseley, Branch, Joseph, Iffy, even B. Joseph, Dorsey Vildor are decent depth that far back into the depth chart. I'd be hard pressed to find a deeper secondary in the league, Holmes is a freaking magician with what he's done with this group in 2 years really.

Agreed, Stewart not being out there is mind boggling. No reason for Harris to be out there although Beasley was the goat on the last play.

Harris awful and Cade disappearing down the stretch, usually has strong first halves then struggles to score as the game wears on. Can say this on repeat pretty much. On the other hand, Hardaway continues to play well, Holland is showing signs of improving even hitting a few 3's and Reed as I suspected all along because I really liked him in Philly needs to get minutes.

Agreed about the Minnesota game. I guess the Rams game was the only real toss up and perhaps the Seattle game with that fortunate offensive PI call against Seattle late but it never felt like they were going to lose that game. Other than that, the Arizona game score was closer than the game indicated, the Cowboys, Titans and Packers games were blowouts. I thought the Lions were a little rusty to start the season but they've been a dominant team this season moreso than last season.

Mahorn was a big part of the identity of The Bad Boys but I get what you're saying. I just don't think it would be the same if you put Salley, Aguirre or James Edwards with the Core 4. Maybe The Microwave but Mahorn was a huge part of that intimidation they were known for. You can't think of The Bad Boys and not think of Mahorn. Actually, I guess it is weird to have a caption "'89 AND '90 Champions" and have a guy on the poster that wasn't on the '90 Championship team lol

The 6th and 7th could very possibly be 10 picks or less apart so it's essentially just a 5th rounder. Tidy piece of work by the villain, wouldn't be surprised to see another move to shore up depth because one injury to Smith and they're back to Square One.

It was like intentional sabotage. Starting Hayes and benching Ivey for as long as he did should be considered coaching malpractice. The defense also looks much better under Bickerstaff and Monty had Ausar to work with.

Holmes is the best GM in the league. He called Cleveland's bluff on giving up the higher pick (if rumors are to be believed) and held steadfast on this offer while his team continues to pile up W's and Cleveland blinked. What a stud. Now I wonder if the Lions are even done. They still have the good picks, outside of their 3rd of course.

Young guys leaning how to close out a game, nice to see. If Holland ever developed a three he'd be a really good player because he's fearless and has a relentless motor.

Only Florio said that. None of the reliable insiders said that there was a deal in place, Schefter said it "should" happen but didn't say today.

I wasn't a Fontes fan, he was a good motivator and the players loved him but he was a horrible in game coach, seemed clueless often times.

The fact that Wayne Mediocre Fontes leads this list shows how decrepit the franchise has been for so long, it's unreal ineptitude when you think about it. Campbell is going to be the winningest Lions coach in team history by his 6th year potentially. Winningest coach in franchise history Year 6, a franchise that has been around for a century, is lunacy.

What a crock of ****. Are you sure you're a Lions fan? Jeez. Even the unbiased announcers that it was absurd to kick him out. I usually just laugh off your ridiculous GDT posts but this one is ridiculous, even for you.

Big win, Lions played well, but the pass rush was still an issue from the edge (inside pass rush was stout as usual with Alim). Just get Za'Darius and make a real Superbowl run.

Lots of injuries is neutering their offense. When healthy, they're a contender.