FOFC GroupThink 2023: We take over the Detroit Lions - Page 12

QuikSand · 01-25-2024, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPhillips

The Lions are the Bengals from two years ago except instead of a porous o-line they have a porous secondary.

Not sure the matchup works at the QB position, but I generally agree with the vibe here.

JPhillips · 01-25-2024, 02:48 PM

Yeah, definitely a vibe thing. Midwest losers finally breaking through by overachieving and limiting the damage from a giant flaw.

But, yeah, Goff is no Burrow.

Brian Swartz · 01-28-2024, 07:18 PM

We're one half away from me changing my response to Browns fans when they complain about their franchise.

Before: 'Please, at least you're not the Lions'

After: 'Yeah, sucks to be you indeed'.

Brian Swartz · 01-28-2024, 08:32 PM

Apparently one half was one too many.

Still an amazing season.

CrimsonFox · 01-28-2024, 09:07 PM

Guys...you're all fired

CrimsonFox · 01-28-2024, 09:22 PM

Let's list off all the fuckips this game and what Should have happened instead

albionmoonlight · 01-31-2024, 06:49 AM

I know our assistance to the Lions has formally ended. But there is one more suggestion I think they should take.

The Saints re-worked Marshon Lattimore's contract in a way that makes him tradable this offseason. (I don't know the ins and outs, but people who know how to read these things said that was the obvious intent of the way the new bonus was structured.)

The Lions will have a late first rounder and need secondary help. Lattimore is a legit #1 CB. The two knocks on him are a bit of injury history and sometimes (by his own admission) losing focus a bit if he isn't motivated.

I think that Dan Campbell can keep him motivated. And you just have to roll the dice with injury.

I see it as a win-win. The Lions get a win-now CB who will step in at a position of need and contribute more immediately than anyone they can get at #28 or whatever it is.

The Saints start the process of digging out from the oldest and most expensive roster in the league by trading a veteran with value for a good draft pick.

CrimsonFox · 01-31-2024, 06:58 AM

It suddenly dawned on me that maybe Ben Johnson decided to NOT persue any more head coaching jobs because he hated the options that were left.

Bobble · 01-31-2024, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

I know our assistance to the Lions has formally ended. But there is one more suggestion I think they should take.

The Saints re-worked Marshon Lattimore's contract in a way that makes him tradable this offseason. (I don't know the ins and outs, but people who know how to read these things said that was the obvious intent of the way the new bonus was structured.)

The Lions will have a late first rounder and need secondary help. Lattimore is a legit #1 CB. The two knocks on him are a bit of injury history and sometimes (by his own admission) losing focus a bit if he isn't motivated.

I think that Dan Campbell can keep him motivated. And you just have to roll the dice with injury.

I see it as a win-win. The Lions get a win-now CB who will step in at a position of need and contribute more immediately than anyone they can get at #28 or whatever it is.

The Saints start the process of digging out from the oldest and most expensive roster in the league by trading a veteran with value for a good draft pick.

As an Ohio State grade, I'd love to get ex-TOSU Lattimore on the Leo's but early draft analysis says that this draft is deep in CBs. If we could get him for a 2nd rounder + something (even a next year 2nd), I'd love it.

Carman Bulldog · 01-31-2024, 06:42 PM

Pretty sure that the Saints need to wait until after June 1 to trade Lattimore. There are significant financial repercussion's if they trade him before then. After then, it's fine. So it wouldn't be this draft.

Bobble · 02-01-2024, 07:17 PM

I know we're done here but for any Lions fans, there's a pretty detailed breakdown of the Lions' contract status here.

Honolulu_Blue · 02-01-2024, 08:40 PM

We did exceptionally well. We helped lead the Lions to their best season in over half a century.

Onto the beloved Cardinals!!

Bobble · Yesterday, 07:37 AM

For lack of a better place to discuss, how we feeling about the Terrion Arnold pick? A+? A++?

I'm very excited about getting a real #1 corner and thrilled that this guy dropped ... not into our laps but dropped far enough for us to nab him right in front of the Packer's stupid faces. The perfect win/lose situation.

QuikSand · Yesterday, 08:00 AM

Trade-up for Arnold was just smart value, once the top corners dropped that far and it became affordable. Grade A here.

01-25-2024, 02:48 PM	#552
JPhillips General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Yeah, definitely a vibe thing. Midwest losers finally breaking through by overachieving and limiting the damage from a giant flaw. But, yeah, Goff is no Burrow. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

02-01-2024, 08:40 PM	#562
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	We did exceptionally well. We helped lead the Lions to their best season in over half a century. Onto the beloved Cardinals!! __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

01-28-2024, 07:18 PM	#553
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	We're one half away from me changing my response to Browns fans when they complain about their franchise. Before: 'Please, at least you're not the Lions' After: 'Yeah, sucks to be you indeed'.

01-28-2024, 08:32 PM	#554
Brian Swartz Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2006	Apparently one half was one too many. Still an amazing season.

01-28-2024, 09:07 PM	#555
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	Guys...you're all fired

01-28-2024, 09:22 PM	#556
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	Let's list off all the fuckips this game and what Should have happened instead

01-31-2024, 06:49 AM	#557
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I know our assistance to the Lions has formally ended. But there is one more suggestion I think they should take. The Saints re-worked Marshon Lattimore's contract in a way that makes him tradable this offseason. (I don't know the ins and outs, but people who know how to read these things said that was the obvious intent of the way the new bonus was structured.) The Lions will have a late first rounder and need secondary help. Lattimore is a legit #1 CB. The two knocks on him are a bit of injury history and sometimes (by his own admission) losing focus a bit if he isn't motivated. I think that Dan Campbell can keep him motivated. And you just have to roll the dice with injury. I see it as a win-win. The Lions get a win-now CB who will step in at a position of need and contribute more immediately than anyone they can get at #28 or whatever it is. The Saints start the process of digging out from the oldest and most expensive roster in the league by trading a veteran with value for a good draft pick.

01-31-2024, 06:58 AM	#558
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	It suddenly dawned on me that maybe Ben Johnson decided to NOT persue any more head coaching jobs because he hated the options that were left.

01-31-2024, 06:42 PM	#560
Carman Bulldog College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada	Pretty sure that the Saints need to wait until after June 1 to trade Lattimore. There are significant financial repercussion's if they trade him before then. After then, it's fine. So it wouldn't be this draft.

02-01-2024, 07:17 PM	#561
Bobble College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: High and outside	I know we're done here but for any Lions fans, there's a pretty detailed breakdown of the Lions' contract status here.

Yesterday, 07:37 AM	#563
Bobble College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: High and outside	For lack of a better place to discuss, how we feeling about the Terrion Arnold pick? A+? A++? I'm very excited about getting a real #1 corner and thrilled that this guy dropped ... not into our laps but dropped far enough for us to nab him right in front of the Packer's stupid faces. The perfect win/lose situation.

Yesterday, 08:00 AM	#564
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Trade-up for Arnold was just smart value, once the top corners dropped that far and it became affordable. Grade A here.

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