The Lions of the North

Can't say I know many obnoxious Lions fans,  of course its been about 30 years since they had anything to be cocky about so time will tell,  but good for their fan base,  they are due some good seasons. 

Liked seeing all that Blue in seats at GB.  They said it was the game the Milwaukee ticket holders had preference and a noticeable amount could be seen leaving in the 4th quarter.

That Lions OL is for real, and the DL and LBs were making plays everywhere.  They're a really good, young team.  I wish I could honestly say the same for the Vikings.

@"HappyViking" said: That Lions OL is for real, and the DL and LBs were making plays everywhere.  They're a really good, young team.  I wish I could honestly say the same for the the Vikings.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"HappyViking" said: That Lions OL is for real, and the DL and LBs were making plays everywhere.  They're a really good, young team.  I wish I could honestly say the same for the the Vikings.

Not to be morbid, but I think the Vikings will be in transition the next 2 years and hopefully get back to contention in the NFC and NFCN. Kind of the beginning of the end, but turnarounds can happen quickly in the NFL with proper strategy. 

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"HappyViking" said: That Lions OL is for real, and the DL and LBs were making plays everywhere.  They're a really good, young team.  I wish I could honestly say the same for the the Vikings.

Not to be morbid, but I think the Vikings will be in transition the next 2 years and hopefully get back to contention in the NFC and NFCN. Kind of the beginning of the end, but turnarounds can happen quickly in the NFL with proper strategy. 

your timeline works only if they commit to the rebuild and quit pussy footing around in the name of "competitiveness",  get off Cousins, get off Hunter, get what you can for them ASAP,  and then start looking at young FA stud linemen that wont be able to resign with their current teams and focus the draft on QB, OL, DL, and LB,  worry about DBs and offensive skill positions later.

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"HappyViking" said: That Lions OL is for real, and the DL and LBs were making plays everywhere.  They're a really good, young team.  I wish I could honestly say the same for the the Vikings.

Not to be morbid, but I think the Vikings will be in transition the next 2 years and hopefully get back to contention in the NFC and NFCN. Kind of the beginning of the end, but turnarounds can happen quickly in the NFL with proper strategy. 

your timeline works only if they commit to the rebuild and quit pussy footing around in the name of "competitiveness",  get off Cousins, get off Hunter, get what you can for them ASAP,  and then start looking at young FA stud linemen that wont be able to resign with their current teams and focus the draft on QB, OL, DL, and LB,  worry about DBs and offensive skill positions later.

Sorry Jimmy, this just makes too much damn sense to be true...

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"HappyViking" said: That Lions OL is for real, and the DL and LBs were making plays everywhere.  They're a really good, young team.  I wish I could honestly say the same for the the Vikings.

Not to be morbid, but I think the Vikings will be in transition the next 2 years and hopefully get back to contention in the NFC and NFCN. Kind of the beginning of the end, but turnarounds can happen quickly in the NFL with proper strategy. 

your timeline works only if they commit to the rebuild and quit pussy footing around in the name of "competitiveness",  get off Cousins, get off Hunter, get what you can for them ASAP,  and then start looking at young FA stud linemen that wont be able to resign with their current teams and focus the draft on QB, OL, DL, and LB,  worry about DBs and offensive skill positions later.

Sorry Jimmy, this just makes too much damn sense to be true...

its been my dream for a few years now... please dont crush it once again. :/

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"HappyViking" said: That Lions OL is for real, and the DL and LBs were making plays everywhere.  They're a really good, young team.  I wish I could honestly say the same for the the Vikings.

Not to be morbid, but I think the Vikings will be in transition the next 2 years and hopefully get back to contention in the NFC and NFCN. Kind of the beginning of the end, but turnarounds can happen quickly in the NFL with proper strategy. 

your timeline works only if they commit to the rebuild and quit pussy footing around in the name of "competitiveness",  get off Cousins, get off Hunter, get what you can for them ASAP,  and then start looking at young FA stud linemen that wont be able to resign with their current teams and focus the draft on QB, OL, DL, and LB,  worry about DBs and offensive skill positions later.

Sorry Jimmy, this just makes too much damn sense to be true...

its been my dream for a few years now... please dont crush it once again. :/

Far be it for me to crush your dream or hurt your feelings.

@"StickyBun" said: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38516978/jared-goff-lions-top-packers-feel-beat-anyone

Best team in the NFCN. Say what you will about Goff, but he's a productive machine at QB. I grew up amongst a group of friends and family that are long suffering Lions' fans and I'm happy for them. If it has to be another team besides Minnesota in the NFCN, let it be Detroit. 

Vikings get 3 more plays right in the red zone over the last 3 games and they are 2/1
I'm not ready to cede anything yet
But I am mentally prepared for this going down the tubes if the ship aint righted soon

@"purplefaithful" said: Vikings get 3 more plays right in the red zone over the last 3 games and they are 2/1 I'm not ready to cede anything yet But I am mentally prepared for this going down the tubes if the ship aint righted soon

This is what our DL is missing,  we need some dont give a fuck.

Well, we can shut it down if enough of us jump on their wagon.

@"FLVike" said: Well, we can shut it down if enough of us jump on their wagon.

@"BigAl99" said: Liked seeing all that Blue in seats at GB.  They said it was the game the Milwaukee ticket holders had preference and a noticeable amount could be seen leaving in the 4th quarter.

@"FLVike" said: Well, we can shut it down if enough of us jump on their wagon.

And what was the catalyst in this turnaround for the Lions? The answer is realizing they weren't going anywhere with Stafford and trading him while he was still a commodity for maximum value. There was no competitive rebuild bullshit. They took their lumps the last couple years while they restocked their talent pool. The Vikings should take note...

@"supafreak84" said: And what was the catalyst in this turnaround for the Lions? The answer is realizing they weren't going anywhere with Stafford and trading him while he was still a commodity for maximum value. There was no competitive rebuild bullshit. They took their lumps the last couple years while they restocked their talent pool. The Vikings should take note...

The Lions are going to win the division and host a playoff game