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[Plinko]

Also looks like the Xanders interview with Miami went REALLY well and they're all traveling down to Miami together.

Worst offseason ever for Detroit.

 

[Narag]

I knew it was a ruse. Who would let a lowly Texan fan create a thread?

Who better to make the offseason thread?

 

[jakncoke]

Rejoice Packers fans. Steven A Smith already has Aron as the 8th best QB in history ahead of Favre...

haha man i read this all wrong and took it as 8th best packers qb and was like wat?

 

[brentech]

Rejoice Packers fans. Steven A Smith already has Aron as the 8th best QB in history ahead of Favre...

Required some dude from espn to tell you that Rodgers is objectively better than Favre?

 

[Plinko]

Watching Caldwell's first press conference with Detroit and when he smiles he looks like he has to use every muscle in his body to get his lips to move.

Looks like Schwarzenegger in T2.

 

[jmdajr]

Who better to make the offseason thread?

 

[Tenumi]

Also looks like the Xanders interview with Miami went REALLY well and they're all traveling down to Miami together.

Worst offseason ever for Detroit.

Still wonder how much of an impact he really had. I had heard a while back that his systems weren't in place for the '13 draft.

Either way, it'd still be a loss.

 

[chuckddd]

“[W]e made a decision to try to figure out where Christian Ponder was and also take a look at Matt Cassel as well, as we tried to determine and get some questions answered at our quarterback position,” Frazier said. “Josh got caught up in the shuffle of that. It probably wasn’t the fairest situation for him, made it difficult for him, made it difficult for all of us as we were trying to evaluate quarterbacks in an NFL season. That’s not a wise thing. But nothing to do with Josh. He prepared and worked as hard as he could to get on the field. It just didn’t work out.”

Coming back down to Tampa to get a fair shake! Hoard your taco fixings.

 

[Narag]

Watching Caldwell's first press conference with Detroit and when he smiles he looks like he has to use every muscle in his body to get his lips to move.

Looks like Schwarzenegger in T2.

I'm so sorry.

 

[Himynameischris]

Oh no...I saw on twitter (rumor/speculation) that philly might consider trading their 22nd pick for Jordan from Miami?


Never mind, seems it was just a reporter speculating on what could happen, no basis for it.

 

[Mackenzie 92]

Wonder where they shop in Oakland?

kmart bitches

Oh no...I saw on twitter (rumor/speculation) that philly might consider trading their 22nd pick for Jordan from Miami?

lol and ireland was bragging about fleecing us

 

[brentech]

Watching Caldwell's first press conference with Detroit and when he smiles he looks like he has to use every muscle in his body to get his lips to move.

Looks like Schwarzenegger in T2.

Arnold's best performance as an actor. Right there in like 3 seconds.

 

[yankeehater]

Oh no...I saw on twitter (rumor/speculation) that philly might consider trading their 22nd pick for Jordan from Miami?


Never mind, seems it was just a reporter speculating on what could happen, no basis for it.

Damn I got all excited then saw your edit.

 

[Tenumi]

Wow. Actually admitting that Whiz was a finalist for the Lions job. Interesting.

 

[Plinko]

Wow. Actually admitting that Whiz was a finalist for the Lions job. Interesting.

Not a surprise. Hard not to admit that when they had the plane loaded and ready for SD.

 

[Tom Penny]

Required some dude from espn to tell you that Rodgers is objectively better than Favre?

Rodgers career has already exceeded Favre's? They were doing a top 10 QB all time list.

 

[jakncoke]

Who better to make the offseason thread?

Let a browns fan, its all they got to look forward to

 

[ShaneB]

If more sports figures followed his route maybe they wouldnt on majority go broke after 3 years out of the game

My thoughts as well.

 

[Doorman]

Caldwell press conference: I'm kind of surprised that prez Lewand openly admitted that they had interest in Whisenhunt and wanted to talk to him more. I appreciate the honesty though it is sort of a public admission that they didn't get what they wanted.

 

[Plinko]

Caldwell just referred to the field as "the floor."

 

[Doorman]

...Caldwell just said Detroit has a "great tradition of leadership."

He's already lost me.

 

[brentech]

Rodgers career has already exceeded Favre's? They were doing a top 10 QB all time list.

I don't know if his career has, but if you're comparing which QB is better than the other? I'd go with Rodgers all day.

Rodgers cuts down on his mistakes, well better than the average QB, bringing shitty defenses to way better records then they deserve.
I'm not saying Favre is trash or some jaded GB fan bullshit. He had great moments, but is he a better QB than Rodgers, fuck no.

 

[Plinko]

I'll say this: I can't help but root for Caldwell. He seems like such a genuinely classy guy.

 

[Tenumi]

...Caldwell just said Detroit has a "great tradition of leadership."

He's already lost me.

It's all press conference words. These are always so boring.

Now we've got Caldwell's life story.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

I'll say this: I can't help but root for Caldwell. He seems like such a genuinely classy guy.

That's how I feel about Philbin. Unfortunately it hasn't worked out too well so far.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Also looks like the Xanders interview with Miami went REALLY well and they're all traveling down to Miami together.

Worst offseason ever for Detroit.

If this doesn't work out we'll literally be in rebuilding mode. In two years we'll be able to determine whether Stafford is our guy, whether Caldwell has worked, etc. And if it doesn't work both will be on their way out the door.

We would have wasted Megatron's prime, wasted a solid defensive line, wasted a fortune on a sup par QB, etc.

 

[brentech]

That's how I feel about Philbin. Unfortunately it hasn't worked out too well so far.

that's because he often has the personality of a dead Joe Philbin.
Some of his conversations on Hard Knocks were cringe worthy.

 

[Plinko]

If this doesn't work out we'll literally be in rebuilding mode. In two years we'll be able to determine whether Stafford is our guy, whether Caldwell has worked, etc. And if it doesn't work both will be on their way out the door.

We would have wasted Megatron's prime, wasted a solid defensive line, wasted a fortune on a sup par QB, etc.

So you're saying we're in the exact same situation as we were in the 90's. Le sigh.

I agree--Mayhew, Caldwell, and Stafford are all tied together. If, after 3 years, nothing has changed, total rebuild coming.

 

[Himynameischris]

That's how I feel about Philbin. Unfortunately it hasn't worked out too well so far.

I'm tired of rooting for the 'nice' guy, either win or get the fuck out, I'm sick of Philbin already.

 

[Tom Penny]

If this doesn't work out we'll literally be in rebuilding mode. In two years we'll be able to determine whether Stafford is our guy, whether Caldwell has worked, etc. And if it doesn't work both will be on their way out the door.

We would have wasted Megatron's prime, wasted a solid defensive line, wasted a fortune on a sup par QB, etc.

Kas gunna getcha.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

I'm tired of rooting for the 'nice' guy, either win or get the fuck out, I'm sick of Philbin already.

Can't blame you, especially after the last two games of the season. I'm squarely on the fence with him. I don't mind him getting another year all that much but I also realize that it hurts the team in some ways (GM search, for one).

If they miss the playoffs in 2014 he's got to go, period.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Gotta say I like what I hear from Caldwell in this pressure. Real classy, real humble. Strong voice. I like what he's saying about discipline.

He's really selling me.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

So how long til the Bears follow suit and get a new mascot like the Cubs just did?

 

[rokkerkory]

horrible mascot, why blue eyes? is he a white bear? lol

 

[bionic77]

I don't know if his career has, but if you're comparing which QB is better than the other? I'd go with Rodgers all day.

Rodgers cuts down on his mistakes, well better than the average QB, bringing shitty defenses to way better records then they deserve.
I'm not saying Favre is trash or some jaded GB fan bullshit. He had great moments, but is he a better QB than Rodgers, fuck no.

Farve was really fucking good for a few years. Maybe you are right that Fraudgers is better but if he is it ain't by much.

Sucks how quickly people forget the past.

 

[chuckddd]

No wonder the Cubs never win shit. Their bats are all crooked.

 

[Paches]

Niner fans to boycott Starbucks as a statement against Seattle...

They realize we hate Howard Schultz, right?

 

[Tom Penny]

The way Lions fans are acting Caldwell is somehow going to be worse than Schwartz..

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Niner fans to boycott Starbucks as a statement against Seattle...

They realize we hate Howard Schultz, right?

 

[Paches]

Although I can't wait for some Nirvana bumper music on the broadcast and maybe, if we are REALLY lucky, some fish being thrown around at Pike Place Market!

 

[Himynameischris]

Can't blame you, especially after the last two games of the season. I'm squarely on the fence with him. I don't mind him getting another year all that much but I also realize that it hurts the team in some ways (GM search, for one).

If they miss the playoffs in 2014 he's got to go, period.

I'm more concerned about Tannehills development, Lazor was a good step towards that I hope.


Also:

@ArmandoSalguero

Bill Lazor says he "was extremely excited" when he was offered Dolphins OC Job. Says he's excited to be part of a winner.

Oh Bill...you never should have left Philly.

 

[Narag]

Although I can't wait for some Nirvana bumper music on the broadcast and maybe, if we are REALLY lucky, some fish being thrown around at Pike Place Market!

bring back the fish cam

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

Although I can't wait for some Nirvana bumper music on the broadcast and maybe, if we are REALLY lucky, some fish being thrown around at Pike Place Market!

Its always the Golden Gate bridge and winery country with us.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

horrible mascot, why blue eyes? is he a white bear? lol

Blue eyed bears exist, apparently. This one's supposed to be roaming around in Yellowstone:

 

[PhoenixDark]

The way Lions fans are acting Caldwell is somehow going to be worse than Schwartz..

That's not possible. To me the worse case scenario is two years of being average (7-9, 8-8), which would be a fire-able offense. But there's no way he can be worse than Schwartz in terms of not preparing the team to win, collapsing in the second half, having a horrible offense, constantly in the shotgun, etc.

The thing that concerns me is the apparent conservatism. I want to see Bell and Bush on the field at the same time, for instance.

To me there are two issues:

1) Can he fix Stafford
2) Can Stafford be fixed

We rise or fall based entirely on that.

 

[bionic77]

The way Lions fans are acting Caldwell is somehow going to be worse than Schwartz..

That's smart.

Prepare for the worst and hope for the mediocre.

I also follow this philosophy.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

That's smart.

Prepare for the worst and hope for the mediocre.

I also follow this philosophy.

Sounds like a depressing way of life.

 

[Himynameischris]

Trolling my pats loving cousin:

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Trolling my pats loving cousin:

I hope he stabs you.

 

[Trey]

Gotta say I like what I hear from Caldwell in this pressure. Real classy, real humble. Strong voice. I like what he's saying about discipline.

He's really selling me.

Hope is powerful. I know it well.