Jimbo

Yeah, its fun, especially when your team is this good. I am pretty sure most of the GM's this teams has had, I could of done better than lol. Although now, I really don't question Holme's madness. I just accept it. Its actually very weird to just put your full trust into the Lions franchise.

Jamo and a 1rst for Crosby or Garrett

His brother had a gun and a CPL so the excuse its for safety reasons is just stupid. Again, these are just stupid things he is getting in trouble for. It just seems like there is a major lack of common sense. I would say he should just go and get his CPL but I am not confidant he would be responsible enough to even have a gun. Get security. You just cost yourself 10 times what security cost. Every time he gets suspended or something like this, his next contract gets that much smaller. I guess you could just hope a dumb team like Cleveland gives you a huge contract. If you want to be on a winning team and get the big contract, you have to be smarter.

What is the rule on something like this? I could be wrong but I am pretty sure he won't get a felony for this. The prosecutor will probably negotiate with his lawyer for community service, probation, and gun classes (which probably won't be deiced for a while). If anything the officer that said to let him go could get fired or suspended. Addison still hasn't been suspended for the DUI and that happened in July 2023. So they will have to at least let the legal process before any suspensions happen. Again all assumptions at this point.

This incident or the PED suspension or the gambling suspension or the tweets a couple years ago......are not big deals if its just one incident. The fact that this keeps on happening to him is a major concern. I could be wrong, but I don't think he has a record. So this incident will probably not result into anything except maybe probation, community service, gun classes,...etc. Not sure how the Lions or the NFL will handle it since its his first incident for anything criminally. Not sure if the NFL or the Lions can do anything since he has been suspended for other violations. It's annoying because any of these things by themselves are not that big of a deal. Its just showing a lack of immaturity, intelligence, or bad judgement. I hate to be so critical because I have no idea what kind of 23 year old I would of been with that much talent and money. Plus a lot your life, others letting you get away with stuff because your a football star. I am pretty sure my family wouldn't let me get too big of a head. It seems like he has a really good family and his brother did the right thing. I think the biggest thing that annoys me is him constantly telling the officers that he plays for the Detroit Lions. That just shows that he thinks he should get special treatment and that isn't a good trait. I hate to say it although the fact that he is finally playing up to his potential on the field makes this a lot harder to take. The Lions are going to have to make some tough decisions coming up with taking on that 5th year and after that.

Ravens trade for Dionte Johnson. Wonder if the Diggs injury made them move fast to prevent Houston from making trade.

That's a big loss. Collins is on IR. He can return for our game if he's good.

I would be very surprised if the Lions did nothing at the trade deadline. They have just suffered to many injuries at this position and LB. It might not be a tier 1 or 2 but they are going to make a trade. I know a lot of people think Holmes doesn't like to trade because they didn't make a trade at last years trade deadline. They are in a lot different situation this year than last. 1rst they have a clear need and its not because of play but because of injuries (more than one that are done for the season) at the position. I actually think they will make more than 1 big trade and could be more smaller ones.

I prefer Love play and isn't 100% than a healthy Willis. Willis has not looked bad in the earlier games. Although I don't think he has had to be great and your going to have to, to beat this Lions team. If I am GB, even though this is an important game, I let Love rest and get healthy.

From a fan standpoint, it would be great to have Crosby or Garrett. They are an actual replacement for Hutch and some might think are actually better. It looks like Hutch will make a full recovery although this also gives you some insurance if he comes back and isn't the same player. Also the thought of either on the other side of (fully recovered) Hutch is a dream for next year. That being said, I am not sure if they are available and the cost to get them is going to be ridiculous. You also have to consider, does this mean we can't sign someone like a Branch or Laporta in the future. That is where I think a player like Hendrickson or Smith come in. There are other players like Landry or Ojulari that are even in the next tier. They are not going to be cheap but the draft picks its going to take to get either of those players compared to the others should be significantly less. These are also players that will not impede on signing other players. You also could possibly go and add more depth at LB and other positions. I wonder if there is a player that we all don't think is available or haven't been talked about much, like Joey Bosa or Mack, and surprises us all. I heard someone mention that this could be similar to the draft and everyone you want or everyone is talking about, the team doesn't like or doesn't think they are a good fit. Then you have another player, that no one was even discussing pops up and we go and get.

Using our previous regimes is not a good reference. You have to have confidence in your GM and scouts and if they get it wrong it doesn't matter because its not like a bunch of FA's are going to save your team or make it a SB contender. The Lions aren't the only team that has become a good team after a bunch of draft picks. Just look recently at Houston and how quick they made the turnaround after trading Watson. Chicago should be better than they are. Their roster is a playoff team, just not sure their coaches are good enough

This is exactly what I was trying to say. You probably said this better. It use to dive me nuts that the Lions were always going through retooling with new regimes instead of a complete rebuilds. I really think this Lions regime would of traded Stafford even if he didn't request a trade. We'll never know but it just seemed like that is something Holmes would of wanted to do. Now I am not sure they thought the rebuild would be this quick or that Goff was going to play this good. Maybe I am wrong but I was just thinking he was a stop gap until they could draft their franchise QB. Maybe Hendrickson is back as a potential after Cincy got killed by Philly

Pass rush helps coverage and coverage helps pass rush. I know a lot of Lions fans are still not happy with the secondary. I will admit I hoped it was better although we probably have the best Safety tandem in the NFL and the corners have played better lately with less penalties. Their weakness on defense now is there ends and LB because of injuries (its the NFL). So I want some pass rush help. Would love the big names going around although I am good with a couple of middle of the road guys to help with depth and experience.

Yeah I think both Browns and Raiders need to make trades for Garrett and Crosby. Thing is we dealt with this kind of stuff for 30 years being a Lions fan. Teams are scared to tell there fans they are doing a total rebuild and even though its tough to go through a complete rebuild, its the best for a franchise in the long run. I am just happy we finally have competent management. In the NFL if you have draft capital and competent management you can become relevant very quickly.

Is Alexander also hurt? Thought I heard the announcer say he was injured during the Engram catch.

I just think teams understand the Lions situation and these guys are in their prime. Davis has come out now more than once to say he is not trading Crosby. Also the Browns just beat the Ravens with Winston. With the Lions keeping on winning, I don't see either Garrett or Crosby coming to the Lions unfortunately. They definitely need to make a trade or trades for some defensive line (and LB) help. I think its going to be more for mid level type guys but they make more than 1 trade.

Definitely a different Rams team when healthy although you can say that about a lot of teams in the NFL. For the first time, I feel like this Lions team does have next guy up and can withstand injuries. We will need to replace Hutch although its nice to know we finally have an organization that can find talent and coaches that can scheme to compensate for the losses. I wonder if this win takes Kupp off the trade market or just ups the cost.

Crosby or Garrett is going to take at least two 1rst to start the conversation. Don't forget the Lions picks at this point looks like a very late 1rst round pick. I have said this in a previous posts, it will look similar to the Mack trade. This is a little different because its mid season and there isn't a contract situation but if it was going to happen it will look like that trade.

The team is 5-1 and Darnold has been playing very good. They have beat some very tough teams including an away game at GB. The only loss was to one of the best teams by less than a field goal. Just don't think that is a good message to the team. That is saying you think the record is better than your team actually is. The Vikings should be very happy with where they are right now. They do not have a tough schedule and unless they fall apart (and Darnold is a complete fraud for the 5 games against tough teams). I think Minn is better with Stafford although they better think they can win the Superbowl with him as their QB otherwise your taking a huge gamble. Then again, if in practice they don't like what they see out of Darnold and Jefferson agrees than maybe you take a chance and go for the SB. It worked for Tampa with Brady with an older QB. Just don't think its worth the gamble with where the team is.

I think this would be a horrible idea for the Vikings and seems desperate. It wasn't like the Dallas game and I don't feel like Darnold looked bad in that game. I would be very surprised if this trade happened. I definitely can see Kupp getting calls with all receivers going down

Unfortunately A$$holes are everywhere and to think our fans don't have them is naive. I remember Cleveland Cav fans after they finally beat us in a playoff game in a bus outside of the palace screaming F Detroit (the whole bus for about 10 mins) with kids everywhere. I wish our fans would behave although its going to happen.

Masking agent? He does like his coneys 😉

I just think you have to go for it in this league when you have a shot. I also feel like this team can absorb losing a couple of those picks because they have been so good in the draft. I won't get upset if Holmes doesn't make a splash at the deadline because I fully trust him and really we don't know who was actually available. They might of already called inquiring about a player like Crosby and the team isn't willing to trade under any circumstances.

I don't think they need to go after Crosby or Garrett to win the SB this year although I think it would increase the chances. I do think they can be in a win now mode and trade away some draft picks (for a better chance at the SB/Championship) and not shorten their window because they are so young.

Sorry my message was probably confusing. What I meant to say is SF had a small window and we don't. We have a young team and a lot of those players will be with us for a while.