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Hostile
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I would fire Maranelli and go get a young coach like Spagnuola and tell him to assemble the entire staff.
In Free Agency I would go after a QB. Right now, that would be Matt Cassel.
In the Draft I would focus on OL and DL. I would try to trade out of the #1 spot and stockpile some picks.
In Free Agency I would go after a QB. Right now, that would be Matt Cassel.
In the Draft I would focus on OL and DL. I would try to trade out of the #1 spot and stockpile some picks.
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Hostile;2523043 said:
While I think it's damn near impossible to trade out of the #1 spot these days, I'd say that's a pretty good recipe for success.
Coaching>QB>OL>DL>Skill players
Might not get you in the super bowl in a hurry, but it'll keep you out of the dregs.
the kid 05
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Hostile;2523043 said:
Im with Hos on this one.
Manwiththeplan
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The lions won't be able to trade out of the top pick, why? Because there isn't an elite QB in this draft, there isn't even a senior QB who is garunteed to go on day 1. If there is an elite QB, you take him, but since there isn't they should go O-line with both picks. Signing Matt Cassell is probably a good idea if you can lure him into Detroit (better options will be available for Cassell) because he won't cost draft picks, but I'd take either Andre Smith or Michael Oher at #1 and Duke Robinson with our first round pick.
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Total cleanhouse of all coaches, trainers, management, anyone associated with the Lions over the last 10 years.
I then copy what Jimmy did in 1989 by trading what few quality players are on the roster. The Lions already started this process by trading Roy Williams to Dallas for some picks. I would try to put another couple of trades like this together.
As for a new coaching staff, I would try and get somebody like Dick Lebeau, a disciplinarian known for always producing solid defenses. He then can hire whomever he wants for a staff.
I would also emulate Jimmy in another way in 1989... the unsigned player revolving door. Sift through every player released by other teams on a weekly basis. There will always be some diamonds in the rough (or poo poo if you are Emmitt Smith).
Draft philosophy would start with building an offensive line and defensive line. I am a firm beleiver that football is won on the line of scrimmage, and whoever controls it best is most likely to win. After this you can start grabbing other positions like QB, safety, MLB, etc.
I then copy what Jimmy did in 1989 by trading what few quality players are on the roster. The Lions already started this process by trading Roy Williams to Dallas for some picks. I would try to put another couple of trades like this together.
As for a new coaching staff, I would try and get somebody like Dick Lebeau, a disciplinarian known for always producing solid defenses. He then can hire whomever he wants for a staff.
I would also emulate Jimmy in another way in 1989... the unsigned player revolving door. Sift through every player released by other teams on a weekly basis. There will always be some diamonds in the rough (or poo poo if you are Emmitt Smith).
Draft philosophy would start with building an offensive line and defensive line. I am a firm beleiver that football is won on the line of scrimmage, and whoever controls it best is most likely to win. After this you can start grabbing other positions like QB, safety, MLB, etc.
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You go over every player on the roster and decide who really wants to play and who does not and get rid of those no matter what. Then you look at whats left and decide if they are going to be worth keeping. Then you start to get what you can through trades, draft and FA. Of course that is after you have cleaned out the scouting department and coaching staff and got all new people.
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If Atlanta and Miami can go from worse to first, Detroit can in that division. They have one of the best young WRs in the league on offense and a few good players on D headlined by Ernie Sims. Give them Andre Smith, Duke Robinson, a few free agents and a solid QB and they can win that division
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Hostile;2523043 said:
Cassel is a product of the system, you would have to be loco to pay him what he will command - franchise money. Fire the coach and bring in a football guy like Pioli to rebuild.
Have Pioli hire his coach and not another "hot young coordinator" that is disaster city.
Now that they stole Dallas first day draft they need to address the Line's. Teams build from within. Get a Rookie QB to compete with Orlovsky next season. They have a stud WR and a very good Rb in Smith.
Free agency go get secondary help.
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Hostile;2523043 said:
Perfect with one exception...you forget to say...try to convince the ford family to sell the lions because maybe it is just me but they don't really seem to care much about that team.
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I turn in my notice :laugh2:
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Trade Calvin Johnson. Why? As good as he is the team is still 0-16 with him. If you can get 4 starters for him then you have to do it. Washington would give up 2 1st's, a 2nd and a 3rd. That will give Det roughly pick 1-14-16-33-47 in the upcoming draft and 2 1st round picks the following year.
I would sign a QB like Garcia and have him compete with Culpepper in tc. With the first pick I think you take Andre Smith(I think thats his name) the OT and then take the best player availble.
I would sign a QB like Garcia and have him compete with Culpepper in tc. With the first pick I think you take Andre Smith(I think thats his name) the OT and then take the best player availble.
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As soon as Huizenga closes the deal on his sale of the Dolphins you
have a meeting set up with Duane and give him whatever he wants.
The team is prime for a Parcells make over and he'll have all the picks.
I've read he has the itch to coach again,but if not true bring in Mangini
to coach under him.
have a meeting set up with Duane and give him whatever he wants.
The team is prime for a Parcells make over and he'll have all the picks.
I've read he has the itch to coach again,but if not true bring in Mangini
to coach under him.
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The Lions have 3 picks in the top 33. I would use both first rounders on the OL and then the #33 on the best TE left on the board, especially Gresham if he is still there.
Imagine if they too LT Mike Oher and G Duke Robinson in the first to short up one side of their OL. Bringing in Gresham gives them a safety valve when CJ is covered.
Then, I would focus the rest of my draft on the defensive side of the ball, except for a mid round WR.
Imagine if they too LT Mike Oher and G Duke Robinson in the first to short up one side of their OL. Bringing in Gresham gives them a safety valve when CJ is covered.
Then, I would focus the rest of my draft on the defensive side of the ball, except for a mid round WR.