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NFL 2016 Offseason Thread |OT2| No Country for Old Members
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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ss...e_lions_2016_s.html#incart_river_mobile_index
MLive writer believes the Lions will go 8-8 but this is without factoring the draft and with the current roster not knowing "who is going to play safety for the Lions....or Right Tackle."
Don't agree with the Safety assertion. Glover Quin is a Pro Bowler and a vital part of our defense. With the Rafael Bush and Tavon Austin free agent signings we'll be fine opposite of Glover Quin.
Most Lions fans predictions range from 7-9 to my prediction of a 12-4 or 13-3 season. The Lions fans predicting 7-9 are usually the eternal pessimist Lions fans who think the franchise will always suck.
Most Lions fans, and football fans, know that our roster is young and talented but there's always "it's the Lolions we'll never do anything" in the back of Lions fans minds.
It's a natural emotional reaction for a fanbase that has won one playoff game in 50+ years. But once upon a time people said the Saints, Bucs or Seahawks would never win a Super Bowl.
MLive writer believes the Lions will go 8-8 but this is without factoring the draft and with the current roster not knowing "who is going to play safety for the Lions....or Right Tackle."
Don't agree with the Safety assertion. Glover Quin is a Pro Bowler and a vital part of our defense. With the Rafael Bush and Tavon Austin free agent signings we'll be fine opposite of Glover Quin.
Most Lions fans predictions range from 7-9 to my prediction of a 12-4 or 13-3 season. The Lions fans predicting 7-9 are usually the eternal pessimist Lions fans who think the franchise will always suck.
Most Lions fans, and football fans, know that our roster is young and talented but there's always "it's the Lolions we'll never do anything" in the back of Lions fans minds.
It's a natural emotional reaction for a fanbase that has won one playoff game in 50+ years. But once upon a time people said the Saints, Bucs or Seahawks would never win a Super Bowl.
The baseline for records is roster composition which changes. Like how does a Cowboys SOS relevant when Romo was out half a season.
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The majority of footballl stats are worthless.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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I can't believe they scheduled the Eagles to have three straight games against teams coming off their bye weeks.
Himynameischris
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Tavon Austin moved to safety?
Futurevoid
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Coughlin's gone and McAdoo has that handy dandy "How to finish games" committee working on the problem. We're totally good dude.
Yeah, they'll still check out.
...fuck the Eagles anyways though.
...fuck the Eagles anyways though.
In all seriousness, if we could cut injuries in half we'd be in a good position in this garbage division. The Giants can't feasibly be one of the most injured teams in the league 4 years in a row, right? RIGHT?!
I imagine it's half Osweiler and half giving Watt the spotlight he so rarely gets.
DeaconKnowledge
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Yeah Watt should really come out of his shell and be more open.
yankeehater
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On yesterdays BGN podcast they say that Fletcher Cox wants $60m fully guaranteed and that is why the Eagles haven't resigned him.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Did you miss these rumors earlier this week?
yankeehater
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I must have. I am really curious to see how this works out. The one thing that Howie is supposed to be good at is contracts so he better get this worked out.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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It was a Howard Eskin rumor. I'd take it with a grain of salt.
Garrett and co need to emphasize the short passing game imo.
Btw has Jack visited the Cowboys yet? I wonder how they feel about Jack's medicals. Don't think we can pick him in GAF's mock if he hasn't visited. They have two official visit slots left.
yankeehater
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I thought eskin had really good sources with the Eagles. I know he has broken other stories before.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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He's also been full of shit many times. I think this is one of those times, most likely.
But Chris is Mexican,so he's not allowed to vote for Trump.
Himynameischris
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Finally a voice of reason
Bob Quin and Tavon Austin both said he could be moved to safety if asked.
The Lions have a void at safety, and Tavon Wilson expects to help fill it
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/new_lions_safety_tavon_wilson.html
Right now Rafael Bush is most likely penciled in for starter opposite of Glover Quin but we'll see how that goes during training camp.
tavon wilson you fuck!
He is just afraid of the invoice.
yankeehater
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This has to be some super meta joke, right?
I kept googling and saying why did Tavon Austin leave the rams? And what picks did we get? He was at the Laker game 2 days ago wearing Rams gear.
well, yeah. it's kas!
I personally liked the signing. Was drafted by the Patriots in the 2nd round in 2012 and is young. Wonder why he didn't see more playing time in NE?
But yeah, he was signed mostly for depth at DB playing with Darius Slay, Quandre Diggs, Alex Carter and the rest of our solid, young DB core.
because he was a 6th round prospect taken in the 2nd round.
and his name is not tavon austin
Futurevoid
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Just wait until we play the Steelers and you get that healthy dose of Andre Williams! You'll never see a better 2 yard carry in your life!
Bitanator
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I think they are waiting for his rechecks to get the thumbs up from their doctors, then again I really think that he is priority number five on their possible picks even if I want him more than any potential pick.
Think of the working people!
I don't know why or how I got Tavon Austin and Tavon Wilson mixed up.
Tavon Austin will be a household name after this season when Carson Wentz will be throwing the football to him for the Rams.
Tavon Wilson is a nice player for depth in a stacked Detroit secondary.
Tavon Austin will be a household name after this season when Carson Wentz will be throwing the football to him for the Rams.
Tavon Wilson is a nice player for depth in a stacked Detroit secondary.
Himynameischris
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Zeke Elliott says Eagles have shown the most interest in him. Interesting.
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/...running-back-philadelphia-ohio-state-buckeyes
http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/...running-back-philadelphia-ohio-state-buckeyes
Sep. 11: at Houston L
Sep. 19: vs. Philadelphia W
Sep. 25: at Dallas L
Oct. 2: vs. Detroit W
Oct. 9: at Indianapolis L
Oct. 16: vs. Jacksonville L
Oct. 20: at Green Bay L
Oct. 31: vs. Minnesota L
Nov. 6: Bye Week
Nov. 13: at Tampa Bay W
Nov. 20: at New York Giants W
Nov. 27: vs. Tennessee W
Dec. 4: vs. San Francisco W
Dec. 11: at Detroit L
Dec. 18: vs. Green Bay L
Dec. 24: vs. Washington L
Jan. 1: at Minnesota L
5-8 wins this year.
Sep. 19: vs. Philadelphia W
Sep. 25: at Dallas L
Oct. 2: vs. Detroit W
Oct. 9: at Indianapolis L
Oct. 16: vs. Jacksonville L
Oct. 20: at Green Bay L
Oct. 31: vs. Minnesota L
Nov. 6: Bye Week
Nov. 13: at Tampa Bay W
Nov. 20: at New York Giants W
Nov. 27: vs. Tennessee W
Dec. 4: vs. San Francisco W
Dec. 11: at Detroit L
Dec. 18: vs. Green Bay L
Dec. 24: vs. Washington L
Jan. 1: at Minnesota L
5-8 wins this year.
Futurevoid
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yankeehater
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My god if Matthews goes to the 9ers and does great. I just can't see Howie taking the risk of Chip beating him in a trade. I think he would rather help the Cowboys.
AbortedWalrusFetus
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Would be totally ok with trading Mathews assuming Ezekiel Elliot is a sure thing.
They met with him at the Combine, I think that was the extent of their visit.
They might keep those last two visits close to their chest and not immediately disclose who visited, like they did with Gregory. I read that Gregory was going to be the pick if Byron wasn't available.
They wanted Shaq Thompson over Byron though and Shazier over Martin. They have trying to get an athletic LB for two years straight.
Eagles mostly got a good draw on the schedule with an easy first month. The early bye sucks, but a new coach needs Ws. Hopefully the CLE-PHI game is better than the Vick-Weeden epic open from a few years back
And there are ways to look at the schedule and make a good prediction. Simple W-L from last isn't one of those. This 3 game stretch people are getting worried about for Philly assumes CIN is going to be really good again. Not sure how people are getting that. Both they and Denver simply lost too many good players to rebound in just one offseason
e: Not sure why they are so eager to trade Mathews, aside from his injury history. But I guess bring on Zeke if they do
And there are ways to look at the schedule and make a good prediction. Simple W-L from last isn't one of those. This 3 game stretch people are getting worried about for Philly assumes CIN is going to be really good again. Not sure how people are getting that. Both they and Denver simply lost too many good players to rebound in just one offseason
e: Not sure why they are so eager to trade Mathews, aside from his injury history. But I guess bring on Zeke if they do
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