The game was exciting but another last minute ‘save’ leaves the lingering question: How will the Lions do against a team who stops the overall passing and running game?  The Lion’s ‘short’ pass defence was lacking.   Also,  R. Bush did not seem quite ‘up to speed’.  At first glance the remaining schedule looks favourable for the Lions.  Loss of C. Palmer of Arizona, as tragic as it was, is a ‘gift’ to the Lions.  Two of the remaining scheduled games with the Da Bears look like ‘gimmies’ after watching Green Bay completely trash Chicago.  Best to remember that New England and Green Bay probably will wind up in the “L” column.  And never forget the Lion’s uncanny ability to lose games against teams they are supposed to handily defeat.

From here on it’s up to the Detroit Lions to prove they have more than their quirky 4th quarter performance, ‘luck’ and ‘spotting’ opponents large early game leads to get into the play-offs.  Cool Aid anyone?

Wow.  What else describes the Lion’s game in London.  First we must graciously acknowledge the ‘gifts’ from the Atlanta Falcons.  Almost to many to mention but the last two minutes deserve star accolades.  Lousy time management of the clock and the stupid penalties  Matt Ryan’s team mates rise to the top of the heap. Now on to some serious ‘stuff’.

No team can continue to ‘spot’ their opponents 21 points in the first half and expect to be in play-off contention.  And again, where was our vaunted defence during the first half of play.  A weak Atlanta offensive line sure looked good the first half.  Also a big ‘thank you’ to Seattle for G. Tate.  He and C. Johnson have the potential not seen in a Lion’s line-up in many years.

Now onto ‘Lady Luck”.  She can be a fickle consort and go from ‘belle of the ball’ to miserable ‘b—-h’ in the blink of an eye.  When wins come on a silver plater you take them but do not confuse ‘luck’ with genuine consistent performance.  Wait and see is the watch-word attitude for the rest of the season.  We’ve been down this path before.

The Lions are personally indebted to the Saints and referees for the early Christmas gifts in Sunday’s game.  The ‘pass interference’ call on 4th down was truly a gift.  And then, D. Brees avoiding a sack by putting the ball in play for an easy interception was unfathomable  and  beyond comprehension.  Some kind of ‘Brain Fart’ is the only plausible explanation.

Oh by the way, our vaunted defence only allowed 400yds of offence by New Orleans. Stupid penalties arrived on schedule at inopportune times as usual.  At least Suh played a civilized game.

Golden Tate was a Lion’s bright spot in an otherwise dull game until the last few minutes.  Maybe, just maybe, when C. Johnson returns the Lion’s pass threat will be more than a one player act.  It also could allow R. Bush to be more productive.  Stafford needs to permanently upgrade to his version 2.0 and banish version 1.0 to the dustbin.

Even with everyone up and running, the secondary is still the Lion’s ‘Achilles heal’.  Our latest ‘kicker’ almost earned a one way ticket back to oblivion.  Give him a pass for a case of the ‘jitters’ and hope for the best.

Maybe a 11-5 record is as feasible as an 8-8 season.  Only time will tell.  Just remember, we’ve all been here before and have a fan’s duty to remain sceptical.

Fellow fans,

Well, here we go again.  Last week’s game had to be one of the most boring I can remember.  The minute Henry missed the first field goal, the final sore was never in doubt.  Lose it by 3 points on a last second field goal by the opposition.  Six points by the offence was pitiful.  Now we can ‘roll-out’ the excuses.  Some valid, some smoke screen.  Stafford 1.0 showed up for the game.  I’m not sure the lack of R. Bush made any difference in the outcome. Is there no one else on offence who can catch a pass beside C. Johnson?   At least D. Suh did not acquire any really stupid penalties but some of his team mates ‘stepped-up’ to take up the slack.

Ask yourself, why would you risk your franchise player aggravating an iffy healed injury?  Are we that desperate?  Also, aside from the interception and run-back for a TD,  pass defence was same as always, porous.

Fellow fans, gird your loins for a long and ignominious season.  More of the same with intermittent flashes of performance but a final outcome of an eight and eight season.  Oh well, upward and onward to our 59th year of rebuilding.

Welcome to our 58th year of a ‘rebuilt’ Lions team. For all of you with short memories, a previous Lion’s team started the regular season 4-0. From there to the agonizing seasons’ end, we fans suffered delusion, frustration and self pity before finally recognizing we were suckered into just another Lion’s ongoing fable of pretending to be a legitimate contender.

How could you not be enthused about their Monday night performance? I’ll admit upfront, I missed the first half and the eight(8) penalties. Sound familiar? Let’s wait and see how well the boys do when the breaks seem to fall in the other direction.

Stafford looked and performed like version 2.0. His test will be when the pressure is really on and will he throw off his back foot and live and die by CJ’s performance. It’s “A long road to Tipperary” and we’ve been travelling it for far to long not to deserve a contender.

If not, we’ve always can look forward 60th anniversary of rebuilding.

To the bitter end I did watch. Only the Lions could negate a good punt with an obsecure penalty. Stafford contined in the first half to throw off his back foot.

You knew what was coming when they had a 6 point lead in the closing minutes. Been there done that. Perfect execution by Rodgers with a Lion’s ‘Silver Seive’ pass defence.

This season’s second half was about as enjoyable as pounding your thunb with a hammer just for fun. Now prepare yourself for the ‘joyfull’ introduction of a new coach and all he will bing to ‘fix’ our ‘broken’ Lions.

Beef up the seconday defence, cure the dropped pass syndrome, intsill execution discipline, lessen dependency on C.Johnson and get a decent field goal kicker.

Is this possible with a new coach? Other teams have accomplished turn-arounds in less than 58 years. We just have to wait for the siren call of next season to find out. In the meanwhile faithfull fans will store away their beloved Honolulu blue wearables in anticipation of how we could be delivered from our 58th year of pro football purgatory.

Classic Detroit Lion’s performance. Outstanding execution on how-to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. So much credit to go around. Start with spastic performance from Stafford, mix in a healty does of ‘drop-itus’ by your star receiver “Megatron”, pourous secondary pass defense, usual quota of ‘stupid’ penalties, failure to adjust play calling, and inopportune sloppy play by special teams.

This game was almost heatbreaking to watch if you had no history with the Lions. A ‘fitting’ end was the 61 yard field goal reminiscent of the New Orlen’s game long ago when Dempsy kicked a 63 yard field goal to put the Lions out of their play-off misery.

This signals the ‘lift-off’ of another coaching staff and front office changover. Only question is will it be the ‘Chinese water torture’ variety or mass execution. My vote is for the later. Purge and cleanse colonoscopy style. This team has to much talent to waste away again on frivolous experiments. Can you say, Matt Millen? Other NFL teams have risen from the depths of losers to winning teams in less than 57 years.

Upward and onward to our 58th year of rebuilding.

Location prevented me from watching the ‘Snow Bowl’ game in Philadelphia. Good thing in retrospect. Saved a few hairs I have left. Pathetic but classic Lion’s football.

Now all we have to do is wait for the final ‘shoe’ to drop and then the ‘coulda, shoulda, woulda’ program will ensue. There is always our 58th year of rebuilding to keep us warm for the rest of the winter. Santa has nothing but more sacks of coal for the Detroit Lions.

Ok, it’s a win, however sloppy, it still counts. Commiting four turnovers will get you a loss most of the time. Do not forget the ‘missed’ field goals. Stafford and the receivers still look a little ‘off’ even though he passed for 300+ yards. R. Bush needs a ‘do-over’ on his goal of not fumbling for the rest of the season.

On a positive note, the Lions did not let up and ‘finished off’ the Packers once they were down. The defensive line will be tested from now to the end of the season. Do not expect another seven sack game. As Yoda would say, ” Up hill the road now is” until seasons end.

You could see this one coming a mile away. Tampa misses two fiel goal attempts and Detroit fails to execute. How is it done you ask? Start with three interceptions, work in two funbles, a blocked field goal and lastly commit ‘stupid’ penalities on critical downs to give the other team a fighting chance.

The Lion’s talent may have changed but the results are the same. Also, soneone please, a coach perhaps, explain to R. Bush ‘north/sout’ running. Stopping forward momentumn make you a sure tackle for the defense. He is a good running back but does not have Barry Sander’s ability to come to a complete stanstill and change directions effectively.

How is it that Tampa’s ‘wounded’ secondary held most to the Lion’s receivers in check? How about some time we try a wide open pass game and save the ‘up the middle stuff’ for another day. Never fear, there is more Lion’s heatbreak coming down the road.