OT: MIchigan Sports Thread: WMU National Hockey Champs

[TCNorthstars]

This man...

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...tors-reviewing-warrant-request-lions-williams

He should be signing up for a CPL class ASAP.

 

[jkutswings]

With the prices of the market and the contract situations, if you can get Hendrickson for 2 seconds and Ojulari for like a fourth, wouldn't you rather have that and the peace of mind that comes with it for the cost of an extra 4th rounder?

Especially because of the lack of downside. With a roster this close to complete, what exactly would the Lions use those picks for? A third wide receiver? A backup guard? Because you certainly shouldn't expect to get a starting edge rusher drafting there, let alone one that could jump right in and be an impact player right away.

 

[19 for president]

Especially because of the lack of downside. With a roster this close to complete, what exactly would the Lions use those picks for? A third wide receiver? A backup guard? Because you certainly shouldn't expect to get a starting edge rusher drafting there, let alone one that could jump right in and be an impact player right away.

I guess the idea is that you'd use them to keep your depth as guys eventually price themselves off the team, but I agree that if you truly think this team has a shot at a SB you go all in.

The Lions aren't built around a true franchise QB ala a Mahomes or a Brady. They are built on their depth to some degree which makes that competition window a bit smaller I think because guys start to eat up cap space.

 

[jkutswings]

How on Earth is that hit worth ejecting a player? It was with both the helmet and the shoulder pad, so I'm fine with calling it a penalty. But throwing Branch out of the game is BS.

 

[jaster]

How on Earth is that hit worth ejecting a player? It was with both the helmet and the shoulder pad, so I'm fine with calling it a penalty. But throwing Branch out of the game is BS.

Yep that was awful.

Lions have responded well so far though. Keep this up. Meow.

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

I’m not sure I’ll ever have a stretch of football this good again in my life, so I’m trying to really enjoy this lol.

 

[jkutswings]

I’m not sure I’ll ever have a stretch of football this good again in my life, so I’m trying to really enjoy this lol.

7-1 and 2-0 in the division feels pretty damn good. They still need help with their pass rush if they want to go all the way, but absolutely no complaints about the season thus far.

 

[Air Budd Dwyer]

7-1 and 2-0 in the division feels pretty damn good. They still need help with their pass rush if they want to go all the way, but absolutely no complaints about the season thus far.

It sounds like the Smith trade is going to be announced tomorrow. I wouldn't mind them adding another decent edge rusher, with Smith, if they're able to. DE was maybe the one spot they couldn't afford injuries at this year and 3 of them have season ending injuries lol.

 

[newfy]

7-1 and 2-0 in the division feels pretty damn good. They still need help with their pass rush if they want to go all the way, but absolutely no complaints about the season thus far.

My only complaint is that the game I went to this season was the one against the Bucs lol.

It sounds like the Smith trade is going to be announced tomorrow. I wouldn't mind them adding another decent edge rusher, with Smith, if they're able to. DE was maybe the one spot they couldn't afford injuries at this year and 3 of them have season ending injuries lol.

I think with Smith and Paschal back, you can win the superbowl with those guys. You mix and match some guys to give them a break but its doable. Getting a little more depth there would be great though, I dont trust Houston at all. Its a shame he hasnt been close to his rookie year

 

[jkutswings]

I think with Smith and Paschal back, you can win the superbowl with those guys. You mix and match some guys to give them a break but its doable. Getting a little more depth there would be great though, I dont trust Houston at all. Its a shame he hasnt been close to his rookie year

Yeah. I'd prefer to add Smith plus one more guy of his caliber, but it's at least feasible to get it done with adding one guy of that level.

I really don't see anybody in the NFC being able to stop Detroit. It's just whether this roster can do enough to mitigate a Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson on the biggest stage.

 

[Ricelund]

Smith and Clowney?

 

[Konnan511]

Smith and Clowney?

Where did you see that?

 

[Ricelund]

Where did you see that?

The Athletic suggested it. I've liked him since the Vincent Smith hit.

 

[izlez]

Za'Darius Smith and a 7th to Detroit for a 5th and a 6th

 

[jkutswings]

Za'Darius Smith and a 7th to Detroit for a 5th and a 6th

https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-browns-zadarius-smith-trade

I'd love for them to add one more guy, but this is a very good move.

 

[19 for president]

https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-browns-zadarius-smith-trade

I'd love for them to add one more guy, but this is a very good move.

Yeah I'd like to see them add 1 more to. Despite the score Love had way too much time on a lot of plays and we were weeker vs the run than we should be for a hopeful SB run.

 

[Ricelund]

 

[jkutswings]

Hopefully the get him too then. Given the circumstances, I think adding a combo of Smith and Granderson is a good boost that puts Detroit right there in the mix of Super Bowl favorites.

And would make next season very tantalizing for once Hutch returns.

 

[Reality Check]

Lions still have a 4th rounder they can part with in the draft next year. If you can spin that or a 6th or 7th rounder for some DLine help, do it.

The dreams of Garrett, Hendrickson and Crosby sound great but were never reasonable. Unless one of them made it perfectly clear that they wanted out ASAP.

 

[jkutswings]

The dreams of Garrett, Hendrickson and Crosby sound great but were never reasonable. Unless one of them made it perfectly clear that they wanted out ASAP.

You have my permission to hack Maxx Crosby's social media and bash the Raiders as much as possible for the next few hours.

 

[Beliveau]

My dad is from MI, my parents met at Ann Arbor, and I'm a MI fan including hockey. Go Blue!

 

[izlez]

EDIT: I now realize I posted to the wrong thread

 

[Konnan511]

Our new shiny toy may not play this weekend.
Lions still mulling Za'Darius Smith availability vs. Texans

 

[jkutswings]

Our new shiny toy may not play this weekend.
Lions still mulling Za'Darius Smith availability vs. Texans

I'll forgive him if he's playing in New Orleans in February.

 

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