A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

**kenp86** · 12-19-2008, 02:24 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

PRESEASON:
Game 1 vs the Colts(Box-score):
AJ Feeley: 7-15, 2 INT
Drew Stanton: 4-4, 169 yrds, 2TD
Andre Woodson: 1-2, 35 yrds, 1 INT
K.Faulk: 17 att., 25 yrds
Roy W.: 6 rec., 145 yrds, 1 TD
C.J: 2 rec., 88 yrds, 1TD
Drew Stanton looked like a future star QB in this game, but you cant take anything out of the 1st preseason game.
LOST 42-17

Game 2 @CN( Box-Score):
Feeley:7-21, 101 yrds, 1 INT
Stanton: 4-5, 88 yrds, 1TD
Woodson: 1-4, 17 yrds
K.Faulk: 20 att., 72 yrds
CJ: 2 rec, 97 yrds, 1TD
Calab Campbell/D.Lowery/Bodden- 1 INT each
Stanton again looked good, albeit limited action. Draft picks Lowery and Caleb Campbell showed promise as well.
LOST 27-17

Game 3 vs Cle.(Box-Score):
Feeley:0-1, 1 INT
Stanton: 10-17, 329 yrds, 4TD, 1 INT (Sacked 6 times)
Woodson: 5-12, 91 yrds, 1 INT
K.Faulk: 16 att., 120 yrds, 1TD
Calhoun: 10 att., 49 yrds, 1TD (Long run: 47 yrds)
CJ: 3 rec., 137 yrds, 2TD
Roy: 2 rec., 95 yrds, 2TD
This was a tough game. Stanton again looked great, but he doesnt show the presance to get rid of the ball(or scrammble) when a guy is right in front of his face.
LOST 52-45

After the game, we cut (TE) Dan Campbell which saves us some money. We then signed Brandon Meriweather(CB) and George Wrightster(TE-1yr/3M .5K bonus)

Game 4 @ Buf(Box-Score):
Stanton: 8-12, 204 yrds, 2TD
Woodson: 4-5, 66 yrds, 1 TD(5 rush att., 10 yrds, 1TD)
K.Faulk: 18 att., 74 yrds
Calhoun: 15 att., 74 yrds
CJ/Wrighster/McDonald - 1 TD each
Bodden - 2 INT, 1TD
Again, Stanton looked like he will lead this team for this season with another strong game. Woodson showed some ability with his play.
WON 38-31(they had 2 late TD's)

**kenp86** · 12-19-2008, 02:34 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

NOTES: Running between the guards is really good for us. Running out behind the tackles is not so good for us. We still nee lots of help at our offensive tackle position, defensive back position, and we ngo get more pressure on the QB with our defensive tackles. Cut Daniel Bullocks.

OPENING DAY LINE-UPS:
QB: Stanton, Woodson, Feeley
RB: Faulk, Calhoun, Buckingham
FB: Croxdale(rookie UDFA)
WR: Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson, Furrey, McDonal, Drummond(they signed him)
TE: Wrighster, M.Lewis
LT: Backus, Freitas(they signed)
LG: Mulitalo, M.Ramirez, Lane Kramer(rookie-they signed)
C: Raiola, J.Sullivan
RG: Setterstrom
RT: Jonathan Scott, Marlon Jansen, Corey Doleman(both rook-they signed)
LE: L.Jackson, DeVries, Alama-Francis
RE: C.Campbell, Bake, D.White
DT: Babineaux, Redding, Cody, Rubin
LOLB: Briggs, Adibi
MLB: Lenon, AJ Millard(rook-they signed)
ROLB: Sims, Cannon
CB: Bodden, Law, Kelly, Meriweather, D.Lowery
FS: Hamlin, Alexander
SS: Pollard, C.Campbell
K: Hanson, Serna
P: Harris

**kenp86** · 12-19-2008, 04:49 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

Regular Season:

Game 1 @ ATL: It was back and forth throughough the game. We were up 27-21 lat in the 4th. They ended up scoring the go-ahead TD with 1:30 left in the game. I for sure thought we were gonna lose this one. BUT Woodson had other ideas. We ended up scoring the game-winning TD with :27 seconds left in the game. "It was crazy! We were up, then down, then right back up again. It was a great game."- Andre Woodson on todays game. Coach Ken Law said this about Andre Woodsons poise late in the game, "He was great. Only about 2 or 3 other QB's in this league could have done what Andre did late in this game. He played the last 2 minutes like he had been in the league for 10 years."
WON 34-31
Stanton: 1-5
Woodson: 14-25, 236 yrds, 3TD
Calhoun: 16 att., 47 yrds
Faulk: 7 att., 17 yrds (3 Fumbles, 2 went for TDs)
McDonald: 5 rec., 121 yrds, 1 TD
C.J/Furrey: 1 TD each
Babineaux/L.Jackson: 1 sack each
Drummond: 99 yrd KR TD

After the game, Law named Andre Woodson his new starting QB and Brian Calhoun his new starting HB.

My rating at the start of the season was 66. After the game, my rating was at 92.

Andre Woodson wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week

**kenp86** · 12-19-2008, 06:37 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

Game 2 vs Green Bay:
When one of your first plays of the game goes for a 68 yard TD run, you know its gonna be a good game."I just hit the hole, then took the run to the outside. I was gone after that. They dont have anyone that can run with me." - Brian CAlhoun on his 68 yard TD run. It was sort of a laugher being up 21-3 into the late 3rd early 4th. To Green Bays credit they gave Detroit a run for their money. They made it close in the late stages of the game but falling short. "Im just glad coach gave me a chance. He gave me the starting back job, and I ran with it. LOL Literally. Im here to stay!!!" - Brian Calhoun on his new starting role.
Woodson: 11-22, 150 yrds, 1TD, 2 INT (7 rush att., 22 yrds)
Calhoun: 36 att., 191 yrds, 2TD(1 fumble)
McDonald: 8 rec., 109 yrds, 1TD
Sims: 12 TKL's, 4 TFL
Briggs/Calais Campbell: 1 sack each
WON 21-18

Calhoun wins Offensive player of the week honors.

NOTES: Our LB's and DB's can get their hands on the ball, but for some reason they CAN NOT intercept the ball. Our WR's and TE's have a hard time with drops. They also have a hard time hanging onto the ball. Not good for us. Hanson is missing pretty easy FG's(a 44 yarder this past game). Am gonna inactivate him and try Serna next game.

ALSO I need some help. Is their a way; and how, do you re-sign players during the season? Or do you have to wait til the end of the season? ALSO, is their a way to fire the GM during the season or do you again have to wait til after the season? Thanks

**kenp86** · 12-19-2008, 06:57 PM

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Oh, one more funny note. Joey Harrington is the starting QB for the Green Bay Packers..LMFAO.. Sorry Pack fans, now u get to feel what its like having him under center.. Have fun this season with him

**MrNFL_FanIQ** · 12-19-2008, 07:35 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

Originally posted by kenp86

ALSO I need some help. Is their a way; and how, do you re-sign players during the season? Or do you have to wait til the end of the season? ALSO, is their a way to fire the GM during the season or do you again have to wait til after the season? Thanks

Around the trade deadline, the re-sign player clipboard items pop up, and will keep appearing until the playoffs. You have to have deals done by the playoffs, unfortunately. Also, the only guys that pop up are guys on the last year of their deal.

**kenp86** · 12-19-2008, 11:04 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

Originally posted by MrNFL_FanIQ

Around the trade deadline, the re-sign player clipboard items pop up, and will keep appearing until the playoffs. You have to have deals done by the playoffs, unfortunately. Also, the only guys that pop up are guys on the last year of their deal.

Thanks for the info. They want me to re-sign Hanson but im trying to trade him. His leg is bad in the game. I have Serna whos leg is automatic. Hanson misses Fg's from like 35+.. What you think of the team so far?

**kenp86** · 12-20-2008, 03:21 AM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

Game 3 @ San Fran:
Woodson: 9-19, 151 yards, TD,3 INT
Calhoun: 19 att., 57 yards
Faulk: 16 att., 53 yards
McDonald: 1TD
Cala.Campbell/Lawrence Jackson: 2 sacks ea.
Hamlin: 2 INT
Sims/Bodden: 1 INT ea.
WON 6-0
"This was a really tough game for both sides. We just happened to get that one good play in. I give the 49ers all the credit, they're a really good football team." - Coach Ken Law about the 49ers. {Reporter} Calais, what do you think of the terrible two-some of Lawrence Jackson and yourself? "Its great. We push each other to be better then the other. We are really close, being that we were drafted together and are roomates. That bring that bond together for us. We will be around for a long time. So the league better take notice."

Game 4 vs Chicago:
Woodson: 13-19, 157 yards, 5TD
Calhoun: 36 att., 189 yards
C.Johnson: 7 rec., 91 yards, 3TD
M.Lewis/Wrighster: 1 TD ea.
Redding/Cala.Campbell: 2 sacks ea.
Sims/Lenon: 1 sack ea.
Pollard: 11 TKL, 2 FF
WON 35-10
"This feels great. At Kentucky, we were good in spurts. Here, we are just getting into our groove. Hopefully we will be winning for some time now. W are on a roll right now and we have to give credit to the coach. He gets us prepaired each and every week. So thanks coach." - Andre Woodson on his teams winning streak. {Reporter} Cory(Redding) howdoes it feel after a dominating performance like this one today? "Its awesome. When you dominate someone, your letting them know that they can't beat you. You know all their secrets pretty much. Its even better against a division rival like the Bears!"

Bernard Pollard wins the Defensive Player of the Week honors
"This is a fantastic feeing to be recognized like this. I just wanna thank the coach for getting us prepaired as well as he does. Also, i couldnt have done it with out our d-line getting the pressure that they do on the QB."

**kenp86** · 12-20-2008, 03:28 AM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

So we have won 4 in a row. The team is looking great. We still need more pressure out of our defensive tackles. Only our ends are getting the pressure for us right now. Are linebackers and defensive backs are stil having a hard time picking the passes off. They get their hands on the ball but cant pull it in. And our receivers and tight ends are still having the same issues with drops and fumbles. Dont necessarily know how to fix that right now though. Im at the point at which i can re-sign players. They want me to re-sign Hanson. But i have Serna who has a by far better leg then Hanson. So what i may do is sign him with a low bonus and still try and trade him for picks this draft as i only have my 1st 3 pick in this draft. Im going to keep Roy Williams. I had him on the trading block for the longest time, but teams were only offering 5th's and lower. We have a young team who are playing like veterans. My focus in the draft will be on a CB, DT, LB, MLB, RG and a Punter who has a stronger leg then Nick Harris who constantly shanks the punt.

**BoKnowsBest** · 12-20-2008, 08:28 AM

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You have to wait in the preseason for your 1st and 2nd round picks to come to you and ask for a contract. They wont be there until they approach you, about 3-4 days in traininc camp, and once you agree on a contract they join your team. Or they holdout if you dont agree on a contract

**kenp86** · 12-20-2008, 07:04 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

Originally posted by BoKnowsBest

You have to wait in the preseason for your 1st and 2nd round picks to come to you and ask for a contract. They wont be there until they approach you, about 3-4 days in traininc camp, and once you agree on a contract they join your team. Or they holdout if you dont agree on a contract

i know this! i was talking about players whose contract is expiring

**BoKnowsBest** · 12-20-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by kenp86

i know this! i was talking about players whose contract is expiring

lol it was because in the first post you said you couldnt find gosder cherilus so you started in the offseason, so thats why he didnt show up

what are your team philosophies?

**kenp86** · 12-20-2008, 09:44 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

Originally posted by BoKnowsBest

lol it was because in the first post you said you couldnt find gosder cherilus so you started in the offseason, so thats why he didnt show up

what are your team philosophies?

o damn ive already gone to far to start over. i just thought all the rooks wouldve been signed already... stupid me.lmfao

**kenp86** · 12-20-2008, 11:51 PM

Re: A True Story. A tale of rebuilding the hopeless Detroit Lions!!!

After game 4, I was able to re-sign players. Here are the players I re-signed:
Jonathan Babineaux: 2yrs/1.24M 500K bonus
Jonathan Scott: 5 yrs/14.3M 3.5M
Alexis Serna: 3yrs/5.1M 1M
Tony Bake: 2yrs/.58K 100K(wish I could sign longer)
Jansen: 3yrs/3.25M .25K
Brian Kelly: 2yrs/4.82M 1M
George Wrighster: 2yrs/6M 2.5M
Thats it so far. Still in negotiations with a few more players.

Game 5 @Minnesota:
It was a close game. Back and forth it went. When this happened late in the 4th quarter. Woodson connected with McDonald for a TD with 1:14 left on the clock(1st play after we got the ball back). This was right after Minny scored on me. Then they marched down the field and ended up scoring with :11 seconds left on the clock.
Woodson: 18-28, 452 yrds, 6TD, 2 INT
Calhoun: 20 att., 107 yrds(2 fumbles returned for TD's)
McDonald: 3 rec., 156 yrds, 2TD
C.Johnson: 5 rec., 130 yrds, 1TD
Roy: 5 rec., 85 yrds, 2TD
M.Lewis: 1TD
DeVries: 3 sacks
Babineaux/Sims/Cala.Campbell: 1 sack ea.
LOST 48-45
"It was a tough game. We fought tooth and nail and just came up short. Minnesota played a hell of a game. We will look for revenge next time we meet." - Andre Woodson on todays game.{Reporter} Andre, you had a great game. Can you tell us about that? "It doesnt mean a d@*n thing. We lost!!!! Statistics dont mean anything if we dont win!" Brian Calhoun had this to say to our reporters, "I put this loss on me. I fumbled twice and they recovered both for touchdowns. Its squarely on me!"

Andre Woodson would later be fined $10,000 for his language after the game.

After the game I signed corner back Antrel Rolle to our squad. Ty Law had gotten injured in the game and was put on IR. I signed Rolle to a 1yr/510K deal

Game 6 @Houston: I knew todays game would be a great game right from the start. I lost the flip and they chose to receive. On their 1st series, we started of with 2 straight sacks. "It was great! We knew it would be a hell of a game." - Calais Campbell on the start of todays game. On their 2nd series, their first play was a run. They would fumble that run play and we recovered. Andre Woodson would throw a TD to McDonald off of the turnover. "Its great when your opponent just gives you a 7 point lead like they did." On Houstons 2nd play of their third series, luck didnt change. They would again fumble and we would recover again. Roy Williams would get a 2 yard rush TD. They would later make it a close game, as our D would let up in the late stages of the game.
WON 38-31
Woodson: 18-32, 248 yrds, 3TD, 1INT
Croxdale: 20 att., 80 yrds, 1TD
McDonald: 8 rec., 132 yrds, 1TD
Roy Williams: 2TD(1 rush, 1 Receiving)
Wrighster: 1TD
Calais Campbell: 4 sacks
Bake: 3 sacks
D.White: 2 sacks
Lenon/Briggs: 1 sack ea.
Hamlin: 2FF(1FR)
B.Kelly: 1FR
Sims: 1FF(1FR)

"With Lawrence Jackson sidelined these past few weeks, Calais has really stepped up his game. We may have the defensive rookie of the year and possably defensive player of the year right hear in Detroit." - Coach Ken Law on Calais Campbells play this season.

I am currently trying to trade Kevin Faulk. He fumbles just way to much for my liking. I also re-signed Hanson, but for a low bnus and am trying to trade him as well. We are now 5-1 on the season. It looks like I may actually turn this thing around sooner then I thought.

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