Comments on: Rumored Lions Coaching Candidates http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/archives/2008/12/30/rumored-lions-coaching-candidates/ Mon, 21 May 2012 23:58:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Steve http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/archives/2008/12/30/rumored-lions-coaching-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-46556 Steve Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:36:24 +0000 http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/?p=721#comment-46556 Haynesworth is a monster. But don't forget, the Lions had, admittedly a less-dependable version, of Haynesworth in Shaun Rogers and given Leigh Bodden's recent statements, they will likely have nothing to show for it after giving him to the Browns! I agree that the Lions have a helluva lot of work to do on defense. They will not be able to fix it remotely in one off-season. I am of the opinion, that their offense could become quite effective, in spite of their defensive deficiencies with a few well-placed roster moves. I realize that defense wins championships. Considering that Mayhew was critical of the "size, speed and smarts" of the Lions defense, I expect a full-scale overhaul on that side of the ball. My question is, if you are going to be inadequate on one side of the ball, why be inadequate on both sides by taking a defensive focus. Shanahan won't likely want to kowtow to personnel decisions from Mayhew. The additional executive that they will add will have to be someone who has no interest in making a future power play, or the front office will be counter-productive. Ty--I agree with your points about the defense, except for your premature support of Mayhew. He has several months to establish that he is better than Millen. If he fails, the Lions wil be stuck in this morass for 10 more years, at least. I guess I don't trust WC Ford's motivation for maintaining the status quo, in the end. Haynesworth is a monster. But don’t forget, the Lions had, admittedly a less-dependable version, of Haynesworth in Shaun Rogers and given Leigh Bodden’s recent statements, they will likely have nothing to show for it after giving him to the Browns!

I agree that the Lions have a helluva lot of work to do on defense. They will not be able to fix it remotely in one off-season. I am of the opinion, that their offense could become quite effective, in spite of their defensive deficiencies with a few well-placed roster moves.

I realize that defense wins championships. Considering that Mayhew was critical of the “size, speed and smarts” of the Lions defense, I expect a full-scale overhaul on that side of the ball. My question is, if you are going to be inadequate on one side of the ball, why be inadequate on both sides by taking a defensive focus.

Shanahan won’t likely want to kowtow to personnel decisions from Mayhew. The additional executive that they will add will have to be someone who has no interest in making a future power play, or the front office will be counter-productive.

Ty–I agree with your points about the defense, except for your premature support of Mayhew. He has several months to establish that he is better than Millen. If he fails, the Lions wil be stuck in this morass for 10 more years, at least. I guess I don’t trust WC Ford’s motivation for maintaining the status quo, in the end.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/archives/2008/12/30/rumored-lions-coaching-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-46514 Jordan Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:46:00 +0000 http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/?p=721#comment-46514 I agree the LT is the best way to go with the 1st pick. I think Backus could be moved in to the guard position which should help him greatly. The other picks have to be defense and if Haynesworth could be landed you will probably have to overpay him but they have no choice. They might be able to get a TE in free agency i dont know who will be avalible. I agree the LT is the best way to go with the 1st pick. I think Backus could be moved in to the guard position which should help him greatly. The other picks have to be defense and if Haynesworth could be landed you will probably have to overpay him but they have no choice. They might be able to get a TE in free agency i dont know who will be avalible.

]]> By: Mike http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/archives/2008/12/30/rumored-lions-coaching-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-46322 Mike Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:14:05 +0000 http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/?p=721#comment-46322 I don't disagree with your points about the defense needing help. But if you put Haynseworth on our line, everyone gets better right off the bat. Ernie could go back to where he was with rogers stuffing the midddle. Hell, even Dizon might work out if he can just run to the ball without having to shed the OL too. Also, don't forget all the games we lost in the 1st quarter this year. We need a tight end option badly. I think its OT with the 1st pick. A linebacker with the second pick. A tight end with the 2nd round choice. and the rest of the draft is defense. We may be able to trade some of our excess DL for late picks, I'm not sure what their value is. Also, we could draft another RB late to match up with Smith. I don’t disagree with your points about the defense needing help. But if you put Haynseworth on our line, everyone gets better right off the bat. Ernie could go back to where he was with rogers stuffing the midddle. Hell, even Dizon might work out if he can just run to the ball without having to shed the OL too. Also, don’t forget all the games we lost in the 1st quarter this year. We need a tight end option badly. I think its OT with the 1st pick. A linebacker with the second pick. A tight end with the 2nd round choice. and the rest of the draft is defense. We may be able to trade some of our excess DL for late picks, I’m not sure what their value is. Also, we could draft another RB late to match up with Smith.

]]> By: Ty http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/archives/2008/12/30/rumored-lions-coaching-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-46295 Ty Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:21:33 +0000 http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/?p=721#comment-46295 Mike, that's my thought exactly. Signing Jim Schwartz and then signing Albert Haynesworth would immediately transform this defense. Even on the Titans, a team that has plenty of defensive talent, they allow .7 fewer yards per carry with him than without him. While I agree with the pick of a left tackle at the 1.1 spot--because that's the only place you can really get a franchise left tackle--to me, it's evident that the defense needs ALL of the attention after that. The offense was routinely scoring between 20 and 30 points, but the defense was dead last in the league in almost every statistical category. Between Megatron, Kevin Smith, Gosder Cherilus, and either Davis or Oher, that is a foundation you can build around. The defense can build around . . . Cliff Avril? Ernie Sims? Unless and until the Kleenex defense is addressed, the Lions will not win a ballgame. Ty Mike, that’s my thought exactly. Signing Jim Schwartz and then signing Albert Haynesworth would immediately transform this defense. Even on the Titans, a team that has plenty of defensive talent, they allow .7 fewer yards per carry with him than without him.

While I agree with the pick of a left tackle at the 1.1 spot–because that’s the only place you can really get a franchise left tackle–to me, it’s evident that the defense needs ALL of the attention after that. The offense was routinely scoring between 20 and 30 points, but the defense was dead last in the league in almost every statistical category. Between Megatron, Kevin Smith, Gosder Cherilus, and either Davis or Oher, that is a foundation you can build around. The defense can build around . . . Cliff Avril? Ernie Sims? Unless and until the Kleenex defense is addressed, the Lions will not win a ballgame.

Ty

]]> By: Mike http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/archives/2008/12/30/rumored-lions-coaching-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-46226 Mike Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:50:09 +0000 http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/?p=721#comment-46226 Now that Mike S. is out in Denver, I wonder if he wants another coaching job right away. I'm not saying I want him coaching the Lions, but if he is taking a year off, it would be fantastic if he would give us some time as a consultant. We could use the Bronco expertise with our OL issues. His OLs have made superstars of run-of-the-mill backs for years. Now that Mike S. is out in Denver, I wonder if he wants another coaching job right away. I’m not saying I want him coaching the Lions, but if he is taking a year off, it would be fantastic if he would give us some time as a consultant. We could use the Bronco expertise with our OL issues. His OLs have made superstars of run-of-the-mill backs for years.

]]> By: Mike http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/archives/2008/12/30/rumored-lions-coaching-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-46214 Mike Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:40:39 +0000 http://www.detroitlionsblog.com/wp/?p=721#comment-46214 Do you know if the D co in Tenn is close enough to Albert Haynesworth to maybe convince him to follow to detroit? With a new OT, albert haynseworth, a new linebacker. We would still have plenty of draft left for Db's and a good tight end. Do you know if the D co in Tenn is close enough to Albert Haynesworth to maybe convince him to follow to detroit?

With a new OT, albert haynseworth, a new linebacker. We would still have plenty of draft left for Db’s and a good tight end.

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