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Here we go again. Same old same old. Hire someone that is either unproven or proven there worthlessness. Lions will come up with some idiot that will bow to the great William Clay Ford, and deliver yet another dismal 2-4 years of Detroit Lions Football. Why does EVERYONE see the faults except WCF ? Don't get it. It's like a bad dream here in Michigan. There really is something wrong with Willie.

Ford should hire some of the workers he's laid-off.

It's obvious the Lions are just a write-off to William Clay Ford. If you look at the team web page, it's all about the charitable contributions and player appearances for local organizations to promote public relations rather than commiting to building a winning organization. As many years as I've followed the Lions, I am now thoroughly embarrassed and believe Ford should either sell or fold the team out of respect to Lions fans who deserve so much better than what we get year after year.

Anyone who watched the Sugar Bowl last night should realize that the Lions first pick HAS to be LT Andre Smith....

Should be but they will draft Johnson the Quarterback and give us another Alex Smith Repeat instead. Gotta love thos Lions

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Originally posted 09:06 AM ET  01.03 by lionsatheart

It's obvious the Lions are just a write-off to William Clay Ford. If you look at the team web page, it's all about the charitable contributions and player appearances for local organizations to promote public relations rather than commiting to building a winning organization. As many years as I've followed the Lions, I am now thoroughly embarrassed and believe Ford should either sell or fold the team out of respect to Lions fans who deserve so much better than what we get year after year.

Reminds me of the movie "Major League" where the owner does everything to make sure he team loses. However, different outcome in Detroit.

Take Rex Ryan. Someone should have given him a chance years ago.

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Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  01.03 by HOOAH05!

Reminds me of the movie "Major League" where the owner does everything to make sure he team loses. However, different outcome in Detroit.

Detroit is better at it.

I think the Lions should hire Homer Simpson and bring back Matt Millen. Now that would be a duo to get them in the win column

who would want the lions job?

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Originally posted 11:33 AM ET  01.03 by pw

who would want the lions job?

Wade Phillips?

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Originally posted 11:33 AM ET  01.03 by pw

who would want the lions job?

Norv Turner?

"More Lions coaching candidates"

Didn't know anybody was interested!

Couldn't sleep last night and ended up watching a repeat of Leno when he had Ron Howard as a guest. Anyway, in his monologue he said that even PETA was calling to have the Lions put down. LOL

Ford must sell the Lions to an owner that cares. The only thing stopping this transaction is the Lions faithful who must BOYCOTT the home games -- and resist the urge to have hope year after year. Invest your hope in the Red Wings and Pistons, they deserve it, they pay dividends. Once the new Lions ownership is in place, THEN buy tickets!! Otherwise the cycle will continue.

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Originally posted 12:25 PM ET  01.03 by Sassafras

Couldn't sleep last night and ended up watching a repeat of Leno when he had Ron Howard as a guest. Anyway, in his monologue he said that even PETA was calling to have the Lions put down. LOL

Funny.

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Originally posted 12:27 PM ET  01.03 by JohnMan

Ford must sell the Lions to an owner that cares. The only thing stopping this transaction is the Lions faithful who must BOYCOTT the home games -- and resist the urge to have hope year after year. Invest your hope in the Red Wings and Pistons, they deserve it, they pay dividends. Once the new Lions ownership is in place, THEN buy tickets!! Otherwise the cycle will continue.

Here's what I found out when I googled the Detroit Lions:

"From 1958 to 1981 the Lions reached the post season just once, in 1970. In 1980 the Lions enjoyed their first winning season in eight years.

The team's division title in 1983 was its first in 26 years. In 1991 Detroit won 12 games and played in its first NFC Championship Game.

Detroit made the playoffs in 1993, 1994, and in 1995 but were one and done each year.
Super Bowl Appearances: 0."

I'm not sure the ownership is to blame for all the troubles.

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Originally posted 10:20 AM ET  01.03 by A Nom

Take Rex Ryan. Someone should have given him a chance years ago.

Is that a Buddy by product?

I have 100% confidence that Ford will screw this up.

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Originally posted 01:14 PM ET  01.03 by Sassafras

Here's what I found out when I googled the Detroit Lions:"From 1958 to 1981 the Lions reached the post season just once, in 1970. In 1980 the Lions enjoyed their first winning season in eight years.The team's division title in 1983 was its first in 26 years. In 1991 Detroit won 12 games and played in its first NFC Championship Game.Detroit made the playoffs in 1993, 1994, and in 1995 but were one and done each year.Super Bowl Appearances: 0."I'm not sure the ownership is to blame for all the troubles.

Whenever I get depresses about the Saints, I think about the Lions and feel a little better. Then I realize that the Saints history isnt much better and I get depressed again.