@Ihartitz LOL. 1994 Barry was peak NFL running back. Go watch games of him from 94 and it’s totally ridiculous how quick and fast he was. Every game basically had that stat line. GOAT!
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Justin Fendelet
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@PhilTyckoski @DetroitOnLion @Ryan_POD For sure. I’m saying getting upset at the concept seems a bit silly to me. Have to let it play out and see how good the actual player is. In the end that’s all that matters.
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@jfendelet @DetroitOnLion @Ryan_POD I've also seen brad go get his guys on multiple occasions and have that not work out at all.
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That is largely where I’m at. Very relieved they didn’t trade up.
And I very much agreed with @Ryan_POD when he said staying put and grabbing [insert OT here] is an absolute win for Detroit.
His guide to winning the draft is here:
prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-…
Phil Tyckoski@PhilTyckoski
@ceastwood450 @DetroitOnLion Is there really that big a difference between two tackles taken in the mid first round anyways. I'm just glad we didnt give anything up
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@DetroitOnLion It feels like THIS is why the lions…..who never leak anything….maybe leaked they are interested in proctor. Because they probably are not interested in him at all and hope the “leak” leads to something like this. So that their actual target comes to them.
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Lions get jumped by the Eagles, who take Proctor.
Detroit stays put at 17 and gets Freeling.
Daniel Jeremiah@MoveTheSticks
Final Mock Draft nfl.com/news/daniel-je…
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@LedyardNFLDraft Exactly. I don’t understand it. Lions fan here and he seems like a no brainer at 17 for them, yet there is all this Proctor talk. Your thoughts on Miller vs Proctor for lions?
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Let me get this straight - Blake Miller
• is 22
• has 54 straight starts
• has missed 1 practice + zero games
• has rave character reviews
• tested like a freak athlete
• measured w/ an elite physical profile
• ++ tape vs high level comp
And he's OT 6/7? In this class?
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@Justin_Rogers I could tell you guys were up to something at dog and pony show Sunday, besides enjoying some great beers!
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Lions Collective isn't going to be live this week. Instead we're pre-recording, with a special guest, general manager Brad Holmes. That conversation is taking place shortly and we'll be uploading the full conversation later this afternoon.
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@DetroitOnLion Wouldn’t Niners be playing hard anyways because if they go LLL they could miss playoffs all together?
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If the Packers win tonight, this week's 49ers game becomes irrelevant (directly) for Lions. The only way the Lions could catch them is to win out, but winning out would catch CHI anyways.
Probably would want 49ers to WIN so they stay in NFCW hunt and play CHI hard next week.
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@JimCosta_ He was pissed off at the notion of fans saying “it’s not gonna happen this year” as if the year is already over. That is what Doug said in the question and thats when he chuckled. Not that they have doubts, but that it’s over. That’s how he should be expected to react. Disagree?
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@JimCosta_ People calling the show wanting to take the potential offensive player of the year off the field more?
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Ummm... he does this every week.
Mike Garafolo@MikeGarafolo
#Lions HC Dan Campbell has a play sheet and is doing the talking into the headset in between plays. Lots of indications of a disconnect between OC John Morton and the players and coaches. Campbell appears to have taken over offensive play calling, which he indicated was possible.
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@Justin_Rogers @colton_pouncy Yes!! Keep crushing it guys. My favorite podcast every week.
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@jfendelet @colton_pouncy It's insanely good.
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The Lions Collective is back at it tonight, and we're going to try something new, streaming from Dog and Pony Show Brewery. Hopefully, we don't run into technical difficulties, but beer solves everything. Join Colton, Will, Jeff and me on YouTube at 6 p.m. youtube.com/live/6jH_vZvPg…
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@JimCosta_ @DeanBuck5 Trading up in the draft to get your starting guard. Trading up in the draft to get a WR you believe is an impact player. Signing the top corner on the free agent market. That is standing still? What are you taking about? The team is loaded man. Bizarre bizarre opinion.
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@DeanBuck5 I’d pick Detroit but when you stand still you invite others to the dance
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This is what happens when you build for sustained success. You let other people catch you
Jim Costa@JimCosta_
Updated lines to win the NFC North
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@KRich1717 @costaandjansen Listen, PAL. I wouldn’t use the word “tops” at the end like that. Arguably the most talented roster in the nfl. Could definitely win over 11 games. I don’t care who is on the schedule. 11-6 isn’t a crazy prediction but that’s definitely not best case scenario.
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@costaandjansen You're both nuts. 13-14 wins is brutally hard in the NFL. They have an extra road game, a 1st-Place schedule, and the caliber of QB they'll face this year is exponentially better. With new coordinators, Alim on the shelf, and a huge target on their back...I see 11 wins tops
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Jansen has the Lions 14-3; Costa 13-4; Which team are you on?
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@JimCosta_ @DetroitOnLion Pretty sure if you look back, the prior years Super Bowl winner opens as the natural favorite every year. They have lions closer to eagles than the 3rd favorite niners are to the lions. Suggesting it will be a 2 man race. Fans are correct to think lions are a SB team is my point.
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@jfendelet @DetroitOnLion I think they are a SB contender. Books have them a step behind for various reasons
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@DetroitOnLion @JimCosta_ Exactly Jeremy. Also, Jim, are you saying that the 5th favorite to win the Super Bowl is not considered a ‘superbowl’ team? I’m not really understanding. 5th favorite entering last year at 12-1. 5th favorite this year at 9-1. Feels right that they’re considered 1 of 5 in the mix
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@JimCosta_ A mix of the public perception that Ben Johnson was responsible for the entirety of the Lions' offensive success and the perceived improvement of the NFC North.
All 4 NFC North teams have a win total of 8.5 or more. No other division can say that.
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@JimCosta_ It’s about the player Jim. Not the position. Come on now. I’m sure there are a handful of DL/OL Holmes likes over golden. If they are all gone, reach for a guy you don’t love over a receiver that maybe you do, just because of the position he plays? That’s bad draft strategy.
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Hoping it's a smokescreen. I like the player and don't dispute that they need a WR at some point but with Jamo here for now it's not a priority
OL/DL investment should be more pressing with the premium picks
𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔇𝔢𝔱𝔯𝔬𝔦𝔱 𝔗𝔦𝔪𝔢𝔰 📰@the_det_times
REPORT: The #Lions hosted Texas WR Matthew Golden on a pre-draft visit over the weekend, per @RapSheet 👀👀👀
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@DetroitOnLion That’s why Gibbs being the main ball carrier is going to be interesting. Post Dallas game, Montgomery has 110 carries for 3.85 ypc while Gibbs has 120 carries at 5.83 ypc. As much as we all love Montgomery, the numbers speak for themselves.
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um... do we need to have a conversation about the Lions run game?
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@FootballGuy_Al Our waiver wire position would be an issue. He’s playing too well to have 30 teams pass on him. But yes, it would be a great fit.
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Calais Campbell is one of my favorite non-Lions NFL Players of All-Time.
This would be the perfect fit of a versatile physical defensive lineman veteran leader searching for a championship. He’s exactly what the Lions need.
Barry Jackson@flasportsbuzz
Whether Calais Campbell will finish season here is fluid. Will be here at least as long as in playoff contention. If Fins eliminated, Dolphins releasing him to join contender still in play
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