Lions give Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn one more year
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SlipperyPete
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They should try to trade Stafford for 2 first round draft choices to a sucker of a team and give those 2 and the current #5 to the Bengals and draft Joe Burrow
SlipperyPete
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They probably think that had Stafford not got hurt, they would have been much better.
A bit better, maybe.... but not a lot better
Stafford IS the main problem
A bit better, maybe.... but not a lot better
Stafford IS the main problem
Viejo Dinosaur
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I believe that the Lions will be a playoff team next season....
mrbowling300
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The heir apparent is Sheila Ford Hamp, the daughter of Martha Ford. She sits on several NFL committees. The Fords reiterated today that the team is not for sale now and in the future.
The lions have $50,000,000 in cap space and a top 5 draft pick. This off season will be the most dramatic in probably their history. If Quinntricia (GM + Coach) fail, it will set this franchise back to the level of when Millen was in charge.
The lions have $50,000,000 in cap space and a top 5 draft pick. This off season will be the most dramatic in probably their history. If Quinntricia (GM + Coach) fail, it will set this franchise back to the level of when Millen was in charge.
FairWarning
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Actually this year he wasn't. The big problem is the D, and that is supposed to be Patricia's strength. They realy can't run either, which ties into helping the defense.
mrbowling300
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Funny how once Patricia left the Pats, their defense seemed to get even better.
SlipperyPete
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Not finishing vs KC (strange fumble), not getting any first downs against Arz in the 4th, settling for all those fg vs Gb.
A top flight qb would have found a way to win those games, Stafford time and time again ( year after year) fails to do so
at some point you gotta figure the constant is him.
I am telling you, his stock is kinda high right now, maybe they can flip him for 2 first round draft choices and maybe move up for Joe Burrow or save their ammo for the Clemson kid, maybe Tua
Gotta roll the dice...
If you dont have a top flight qb, you got nothing
mrbowling300
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So the Lions just issued an open letter to their fans and season ticket holders. I’ve never heard such a crock of BS before in my life. You can go back to each and every “open letter” the Lions have issued, and there is always one general theme they all have. Have patience with us, we know we have struggled, but things will get better, we know what we are doing, have faith, keep hope, etc. We have been fed this BS for 60 years now.
Open letter to Lions fans
Our 2019 season has not gone as anticipated by anyone in our organization. Our team has played hard and well enough to be very competitive. It has been well-documented that we are one of only three teams to have held the lead in each of our first 12 games. Unfortunately, all too often, we have come up a few plays short of victory. Our current win-loss record is ultimately very disappointing.
As we evaluate this season, we look beyond just our record. We are striving to build a team with a strong foundation of high-character players and coaches, that is physically and mentally tough, with depth at every position and one that can be successful over many years, not just one season. We see signs of this foundation in our team’s toughness, competitiveness and culture. Injuries happen in the NFL and are never an excuse. Nonetheless, our team has played through serious injuries this season to some of our best players. Despite the injuries, we have remained competitive in each game and our team depth showed up as a strength.
We also believe that the most successful teams in our league have a long-term plan, stability in leadership and exhibit patience to follow their plan. To that end, we are committed to year three of Coach Patricia’s plan. To be clear, our expectation is for the Lions to be a playoff contender in 2020.
To our dedicated fans: You deserve a winning team that you are excited to cheer for and proud to represent. Our entire organization is working to make the Lions a consistently winning team.
To our loyal season ticket members: Thank you for your continued support. We are announcing today that once again there will be no price increases for season tickets at Ford Field and several sections at the stadium will see price decreases. We want our fans to fill Ford Field for every game, continuing to make it the great home field advantage that inspires our players and makes it difficult for our opponents.
Thank you for your continued support, Happy Holidays and GO LIONS!
Sincerely,
Martha Firestone Ford
Sheila Ford Hamp
Rod Wood
Open letter to Lions fans
Our 2019 season has not gone as anticipated by anyone in our organization. Our team has played hard and well enough to be very competitive. It has been well-documented that we are one of only three teams to have held the lead in each of our first 12 games. Unfortunately, all too often, we have come up a few plays short of victory. Our current win-loss record is ultimately very disappointing.
As we evaluate this season, we look beyond just our record. We are striving to build a team with a strong foundation of high-character players and coaches, that is physically and mentally tough, with depth at every position and one that can be successful over many years, not just one season. We see signs of this foundation in our team’s toughness, competitiveness and culture. Injuries happen in the NFL and are never an excuse. Nonetheless, our team has played through serious injuries this season to some of our best players. Despite the injuries, we have remained competitive in each game and our team depth showed up as a strength.
We also believe that the most successful teams in our league have a long-term plan, stability in leadership and exhibit patience to follow their plan. To that end, we are committed to year three of Coach Patricia’s plan. To be clear, our expectation is for the Lions to be a playoff contender in 2020.
To our dedicated fans: You deserve a winning team that you are excited to cheer for and proud to represent. Our entire organization is working to make the Lions a consistently winning team.
To our loyal season ticket members: Thank you for your continued support. We are announcing today that once again there will be no price increases for season tickets at Ford Field and several sections at the stadium will see price decreases. We want our fans to fill Ford Field for every game, continuing to make it the great home field advantage that inspires our players and makes it difficult for our opponents.
Thank you for your continued support, Happy Holidays and GO LIONS!
Sincerely,
Martha Firestone Ford
Sheila Ford Hamp
Rod Wood
Dell Dude
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I agree with Swippery but not his premise. Stafford gets a pass. No quarterback since Bobby Layne has been able to get it done in Detroit. Trade him to a contender for draft picks and find another QB short or long term. It's better for him and the team. Need a running game and a defense. Quarterback the final piece. But it's the Lions and the Fords so they won't. Stafford will retire a Lion with 0 playoff wins and we'll never know if it was all or partly or none of him.