Comments on: Lions’ coaches still expecting big things from Nick Fairley

By: alracv03

alracv03 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:44:40 +0000

Fairly big penalties and fines.

By: packersrule12

packersrule12 — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:08:22 +0000

A team that can’t defend the run vs a team that’s been running the ball very well. Lets see……..

Bears 27- Raiders of the Mid-West 10

Suh, at least 2 PF.

By: Derty Ernie

Derty Ernie — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:48:52 +0000

Well see. I was down on this guy for getting hurt in training camp, and injury I attributed to his being overweight and out of shape. If he is back in football shape good the problem down the road is keeping the weight off in the off season.

I saw a very big, fast, QB named Culpepper run around the Lions years ago and commented to my daughter ‘this guy is great but he also has the frame to spread out and put on the pounds if he is not careful’. Two yeats later I was correct a mundo and his career was done.

By: commandercornpone

commandercornpone — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:32:12 +0000

looks like a lot of wind. even for soldier field. i think the game will be decided by less than a fg.

By: trbowman

trbowman — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:11:31 +0000

They’ll be sorely disappointed. Very overrated prospect.

By: veistran

veistran — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:53:00 +0000

@staffordsyear you do realize that the Lions like most 4-3 teams don’t play with two 3-techs on the field at the same time. One guy has to take on the double team and neither Suh nor Fairley are guys that take on the double team. They both rush the passer and do a poor job defending the run. As a situational pass rush grouping they might both be on the field but all three downs? Have fun watching bad RBs have career days.

By: honolulubluekoolaid

honolulubluekoolaid — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:36:12 +0000

My bad… The Lions are 10-2 in their last 12.

By: timegambit

timegambit — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:30:48 +0000

Check the toilet. Big things in there, probably.

By: honolulubluekoolaid

honolulubluekoolaid — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:42:24 +0000

The Lions are 2-0 when playing outside on grass this year with a combined score of 72-30. One game was a 100 degrees, one was 55 degrees. So they have played well in the “elements” so far. Also factor in the history of teams meeting when one is coming off the bye, and the other a short week. On top of that, the lions are 2-0 when playing the underdog on the road this year. And the simple fact that they are 6-0 on the road, and 12-2 in their last 14 regular season games – no dis respect to the bears but I like the Lions Chances in this one.

By: honolulubluekoolaid

honolulubluekoolaid — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:24:44 +0000

straightbiznesses says:
Nov 12, 2011 9:24 PM
Cold Weather in Chicago, I say Forte goes off and Stafford n the Lions get a reality check!
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46defense says:
Nov 12, 2011 8:17 PM
This time there will be no piped in noise, or a MNF coming out party, or J’marcus Webb at LT, or 9 false starts.

This game will be played in the elements, on grass, outside. The way football was meant to be played. By teams heading in opposite directions.

Can’t wait.
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Funny how people think the weather in Chicago tomorrow will “cold” and will be a factor. It will be 60 (a few degrees warmer than it was in Denver on a grass field. The only difference is their is a 20% chance of rain. Besides that, the Lions practice outdoors everyday. And for those of you who have not been to the Detroit metro area, we have pretty much the same weather as Chicago (we even had 30 mph winds on Thursday with a high of 40 ish that the lions practiced in).

Also where was the piped in noise at? if anyone thinks the crowd noise at Ford Field was piped in on the Monday night game, think again, I could not talk for at least a day!

As far as Forte going off…..I just hope it’s not on a cart.

By: shieldsisland37

shieldsisland37 — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:05:55 +0000

If the qb had a cheeseburger in his pocket, Fairly would lead the league in sacks.

By: straightbiznesses

straightbiznesses — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:24:10 +0000

Cold Weather in Chicago, I say Forte goes off and Stafford n the Lions get a reality check!

By: hatesycophants

hatesycophants — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:20:54 +0000

@andlong,

Ifs, buts candy nuts.

Go Lions! Go Badgers!

By: green18blue52

green18blue52 — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:12:53 +0000

He ain’t faster than me

By: thridandlong

thridandlong — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:43:25 +0000

gosuhgo says:
Nov 12, 2011 7:55 PM

The Lions are actually 6-2 so worst case it’d be 6-3…don’t let that get in the way of wishing your Bears record was as good as the Lions though.

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Nice catch gosuhgo, I noticed the error as I sent it…I stand corrected.

Fact is, if the Bears win Sunday, they will have won their last 4 straight. If the Lions lose Sunday, they will be 1-3 in their last 4.

By: dfeltz

dfeltz — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:24:27 +0000

Stevemo – if reading an article enlightens your knowledge about a first round draft pick making a play in practice in week 10 of the season, then I guess we look at things differently. I expect 1st rounders to contribute and make plays. It shouldn’t be newsworthy when they do, especially in practice. When it becomes newsworthy, feels like a foundation for the word bust to start being thrown around.

By: 46defense

46defense — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:17:48 +0000

This time there will be no piped in noise, or a MNF coming out party, or J’marcus Webb at LT, or 9 false starts.

This game will be played in the elements, on grass, outside. The way football was meant to be played. By teams heading in opposite directions.

Can’t wait.

By: staffordsyear

staffordsyear — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:14:28 +0000

@veistran

Holy cow your an idiot! You do realise that the lions like most teams have a 4-3 defense whitch means you have 2 DTs!

By: gosuhgo

gosuhgo — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:55:47 +0000

thridandlong says: Nov 12, 2011 7:08 PM

Soulman45 says:
Nov 12, 2011 4:20 PM
Frist to say he is a Beast and will show up Sunday for the baby bears.
A easy win for THE GREAT DETROIT LIONS.
23-17 (Lions 8 sacks.)

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And Soulman, when you are are the losing end of the score Sunday against the Bears and Fairley was ” Fairley ” productive, and you have lost 4 of your last 5 games, how great will Fairley be then ?

BEARSSSSSSSS
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The Lions are actually 6-2 so worst case it’d be 6-3…don’t let that get in the way of wishing your Bears record was as good as the Lions though.

By: veistran

veistran — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:35:40 +0000

Pretty sure Fairley and Suh won’t see a lot of time on the field together since they play the same position and you don’t really want two DTs that can’t play the run.

By: canetic

canetic — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:34:37 +0000

Lions’ septic system expecting big things from Nick Fairley

By: stevemo

stevemo — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:25:11 +0000

dfeltz says: Nov 12, 2011 5:49 PM

You guys are posting articles because a coach said he made a (singular, one, uno) play in practice?

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MDS wrote this (singular, one, uno) article because a finally relevant Lions have a stud Defensive Tackle returning to the lineup that could potentially wreak havoc.

Not sure why guys complain about articles like this. I (and many others) enjoy reading about players like this for teams that I don’t follow.

By: thridandlong

thridandlong — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:08:56 +0000

Soulman45 says:
Nov 12, 2011 4:20 PM
Frist to say he is a Beast and will show up Sunday for the baby bears.
A easy win for THE GREAT DETROIT LIONS.
23-17 (Lions 8 sacks.)

BEARSSSSSSSS

By: honolulubluekoolaid

honolulubluekoolaid — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:59:01 +0000

woodyg says:
Nov 12, 2011 5:43 PM
There’s a greater than 50-50 chance that Fairley will only be an average NFL player (or even a total bust) …… All the hype goes with his draft status …… Getting healthy & proving his value on the field is still a ‘cross your fingers’ event …..

Regardless, Fairley’s status will have little to do with the Lions through the rest of this season …..

The equation (I like to use) representing the Lion’s 2011 is pretty simple ……. 6-2+2-6 = 8-8 = zero …… Another lost year ……

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Thanks Woodyg….by making another dumb comment, you just ensured they will do the opposite. You don’t have a good record picking the Lions games so far….I believe you are 2-6 from reading your past posts. Hey 2-6 is the opposite of what “reality” (your favorite term on this site) is. So I will enjoy another 6-2 run to end the season. Thanks again ……

By: beedubyatoo

beedubyatoo — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:50:12 +0000

Lions’ fans are delusional. IF the Lions make the playoffs as a wlld card, they’ll have to face the Packers again in GB in January. Night, night.

By: pa1913

pa1913 — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:44:55 +0000

Good ole’ Gunther- King of hyperbole.

By: staffordsyear

staffordsyear — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:40:19 +0000

@warrenmoon

I hope you were kidding with that comment…of course he means off the snap,what do you think gunther had them two race down the street like a couple 10 year olds to see whos faster?..cmon man.

By: granadafan

granadafan — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:22:32 +0000

With him Suh and Fairley on the line next to each other, the cheapshots and dirty play will becoming left and right. Remember him stomping the Georgia QB and helmet to knee hits in college.

By: childressrulz

childressrulz — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:21:24 +0000

overrated!

By: snarkzilla

snarkzilla — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:21:23 +0000

>1st personal foul this weekend !

15 yard penalties are big things.