32 Teams in 32 Days: Detroit Lions

ScottF · 08-10-2012, 06:06 PM

any truth to the rumor that the Lions stole the Mean Machine's uniforms and are wearing them week one?

SloMotion · 08-12-2012, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

any truth to the rumor that the Lions stole the Mean Machine's uniforms and are wearing them week one?

Nah, too much black & red in those like the ATL sweaters ... we're staying closer to the traditional 'honolulu-blue & silver' and going with the 'Leatherhead' look ... man, I never thought about it, but me & George Clooney actually have a lot in common,

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SloMotion · 08-12-2012, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

The article says they are destined for second place? More like first place. That DLine is no joke.

... that just may be this season, but at the rate the Lions are improving, I honestly believe they are making a serious, bona-fide run for the top spot in the NFC North and beyond ... and this is coming from following the Lions for 40+ yrs now and seeing it all.

Chicago returning Jay Cutler/Matt Forte to the lineup and adding Brandon Marshall is a concern and the real battle in the NFC North will be between DET/CHI for second place this season, but Green Bay's time to sit atop the division will not be long.

Our D/Line has the potential to achieve 'Steel Curtain' notoriety and a full season of Suh/Fairley lining up together has to inspire visions of Mean Joe Greene & 'Arrow' Ernie Holmes ... gotta' couple of young DE's looking good too, and they got to as the secondary is still a big question mark.

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Thats a good ball team over there.

... yes, it is and I put them in their SuperBowl timeline right about where the Saints were in 2006/2007, a few years out ... now, it remains to be seen if they can put it all together like New Orleans, but you know, it sure is nice being talked about around the league as a team you can't overlook for a change,

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Originally Posted by Vrillon82

They got some offensive power, but remember.

Last year they never beat a team with a winning record I dont think.

... this is the one glaring statistic I point out to those in LionsNation who get just a little bit too far ahead of themselves in the optimistic-dept. To be a winner, you have to beat winners ... 'baby steps, grasshopper, baby steps' ... it's all part of the process and Detroit is on their way.

Former New Orleans Saint, Joquie Bell, had a good outing in the Lions first preseason game against Cleveland ... I'm liking this guy and blogged way back when Detroit signed him off the NO practice squad that he could be the answer to the Lions' offensive running game woes : http://blackandgold.com/blogs/slomot...eremy-lin.html ... oh yeah, you just got to Bell-ieve" ... and 'thanks' for the little corner of B&G,

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: 32 Teams in 32 Days: Detroit Lions Originally Posted by ScottF any truth to the rumor that the Lions stole the Mean Machine's uniforms and are wearing them week one? Nah, too much black & red in those like the ATL sweaters ... we're staying closer to the traditional 'honolulu-blue & silver' and going with the 'Leatherhead' look ... man, I never thought about it, but me & George Clooney actually have a lot in common, . ScottF likes this.

08-12-2012, 08:01 AM	#3
SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: 32 Teams in 32 Days: Detroit Lions Originally Posted by SmashMouth The article says they are destined for second place? More like first place. That DLine is no joke. ... that just may be this season, but at the rate the Lions are improving, I honestly believe they are making a serious, bona-fide run for the top spot in the NFC North and beyond ... and this is coming from following the Lions for 40+ yrs now and seeing it all. Chicago returning Jay Cutler/Matt Forte to the lineup and adding Brandon Marshall is a concern and the real battle in the NFC North will be between DET/CHI for second place this season, but Green Bay's time to sit atop the division will not be long. Our D/Line has the potential to achieve 'Steel Curtain' notoriety and a full season of Suh/Fairley lining up together has to inspire visions of Mean Joe Greene & 'Arrow' Ernie Holmes ... gotta' couple of young DE's looking good too, and they got to as the secondary is still a big question mark. Originally Posted by QBREES9 Thats a good ball team over there. ... yes, it is and I put them in their SuperBowl timeline right about where the Saints were in 2006/2007, a few years out ... now, it remains to be seen if they can put it all together like New Orleans, but you know, it sure is nice being talked about around the league as a team you can't overlook for a change, . Originally Posted by Vrillon82 They got some offensive power, but remember. Last year they never beat a team with a winning record I dont think. ... this is the one glaring statistic I point out to those in LionsNation who get just a little bit too far ahead of themselves in the optimistic-dept. To be a winner, you have to beat winners ... 'baby steps, grasshopper, baby steps' ... it's all part of the process and Detroit is on their way. Former New Orleans Saint, Joquie Bell, had a good outing in the Lions first preseason game against Cleveland ... I'm liking this guy and blogged way back when Detroit signed him off the NO practice squad that he could be the answer to the Lions' offensive running game woes : http://blackandgold.com/blogs/slomot...eremy-lin.html ... oh yeah, *you just got to Bell-ieve"* ... and 'thanks' for the little corner of B&G, . Danno, SapperSaint and sharke like this.