tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post2288178507360220895..comments2023-10-31T09:01:00.362-04:00Comments on Detroit Lions Fan 1979: Random Happenings - News ReviewDetFan1979http://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-16553197518147318422009-01-19T19:38:00.000-05:002009-01-19T19:38:00.000-05:00BVO's article is insane. I would rather see them ...BVO's article is insane. I would rather see them draft a QB 1st than to give both 1st rounders just to get a pressure specialist in a 3-4. I think Peppers comments reak of "me first". He'd rather go collect stats in a 3-4 than to be part a young talented team. Don't get me wrong, He's a stud speciman, but if his only desire is to get after the QB, than his size means nothing when you run right at him.<BR/><BR/>One detail about Schwartz that elevates him above the previous coach. "every snap" is not the same, some are more important. Schwartz analyzes stats to know how to devote time to specific areas during practice. I also noticed he was some sort of "3rd down coach" on his rise in Ten. He made a comment about how the 7 yard of offense you give up on 3 and 10 means very little. Finally, that makes sense. Rod would be continuing to look for guys who want to work harder than everyone else "every snap" 7 days a week. Admirable, but not likely nowadays. The key is to use every spot of a 53-man roster, and each of their specific skill sets and USE THEM for what they are good at. All the while, Drafting and training replacements for when players want there "Big Payday".<BR/><BR/>In FA we need to pick up guys who want their chance, not guys who want their check. Leave the big name guys alone.<BR/><BR/>ClusterfoxClusterFoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703740676309148920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-84250434599830276272009-01-19T15:55:00.000-05:002009-01-19T15:55:00.000-05:00Hey Detfan, I was linked to your blog by Clusterfo...Hey Detfan, I was linked to your blog by Clusterfox. I've done a little browsing, and I really like both your analysis and the community that's developed around it. Expect to see me around . . .<BR/><BR/>As for this post, I have no problem with bringing in as many returners as possible. The lack of an even mediocre kick or punt returner kept our impotent offense deep in their own zone. An explosive returner could move the goal line an average of 5-10 yards closer on kickoffs . . . that's one less third down to convert before Hanson can ace a field goal! ;)<BR/><BR/>Oh, by the way, my own blog is at http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com. I edited this comment to fix some nasty spelling errors, and also to get my link in here! Hope to see you over there.<BR/><BR/>Peace<BR/>TyTy Schalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07228238666916939672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-56006267916796952002009-01-19T15:48:00.000-05:002009-01-19T15:48:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ty Schalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07228238666916939672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-60868494617922972792009-01-19T04:39:00.000-05:002009-01-19T04:39:00.000-05:00i agree no julius peppers-no single player can fix...i agree no julius peppers-no single player can fix this team-go with all the hungry young guys and rebuild-finally fixed my computer-needed a new monitor-i posted the obituary and my e-mail on the last article-<BR/>thanks for your prayers and thoughts it helps<BR/>glad to be on line again<BR/>the chief-go lions!!CHIEFGER139https://www.blogger.com/profile/10541341856809330039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-79470031238607402892009-01-18T18:32:00.000-05:002009-01-18T18:32:00.000-05:00Agreed Peppers won't be here too much money and no...Agreed Peppers won't be here too much money and not the direction that their going.<BR/><BR/>How about Linahan for off. co?? he turned down the 49er's. Just a thought.<BR/><BR/>Go Lions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-88819640442597645652009-01-18T16:31:00.000-05:002009-01-18T16:31:00.000-05:00Julius Peppers isn't going to happen, period. Look...Julius Peppers isn't going to happen, period. Look at what the Lions have done so far, and you'll see an overall theme. The Lions are looking for youth and promise. A young GM, a young Head Coach; and I'm sure it will also show in any remaining hires the Lions make in all aspects: Assistant GM/Personnel guy, Coordinators and Positional coaches, and even free agents and players they might sign; they will all end up being pretty young. You can take that to the bank.<BR/><BR/>Any guy you hire for those positions is going to be a gamble, so why not gamble on a guy that potentially has his best years ahead of him instead of behind him? I would be shocked to see the Lions hire anyone older than 50, or sign a FA player much older then their mid 20s.Isphethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973367650334584075noreply@blogger.com