Comments on: Bill Ford Jr. tells fans Lions will bring them a Super Bowl

By: rextraordinaire

rextraordinaire — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:56:59 +0000

Ford is one of those rare humans whose mere physical appearance bothers and annoys me. I’m serious. The way he looks makes my blood boil.

By: butkus54

butkus54 — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:44:44 +0000

The “experts” on the NFL network are saying that the Lions and the Falcons are out and the Bears and the Cowboys are in … I don’t think so Tim!
And yeah Jr. is not the handsomest guy around but I do like his enthusiasm, and I think the Lions are moving in the right direction, and are going to prove the ” experts ” wrong this season.

By: thelionsrgreat

thelionsrgreat — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:32:06 +0000

As much as I would love to see this, I don’t believe our head coach has what it takes. He is as immature as the stupid behavior on this team. IF he can get it together this year and stop acting like an idiot, get his players under control on and off the field it is a definite possibility. They have the talent, but I do not have any confidence in the coaching. Prove me wrong PLEASE!!

By: tformation

tformation — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:48:38 +0000

Well, they have more of a shot at getting to the superbowl now than they did 5 or 10 years ago. Although that isn’t saying much. NFC North’s a tough division. They make take one win from the Bears and Packers this year. Maybe two, if they’re lucky.

I don’t think this year is Detroit’s year (especially with their running back problems), but I think they will continue to improve. Which as a Bears fan, frightens me a bit.

Respect to the Lions D & to Stafford though. They’ve made the division and the season more interesting.

By: nflofficeadmin

nflofficeadmin — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:33:11 +0000

Well isn’t mr. ford looking like a sassy princess today.

By: chetwynnr

chetwynnr — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:32:00 +0000

William Clay Ford secretly wishes that he was twenty-five years younger so he could play shortstop on his Lions team.

By: wludford

wludford — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:49:08 +0000

Don’t hold your breath. Besides, that would involve winning more than one playoff game.

By: athoula707

athoula707 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:48:27 +0000

Keep dreaming

By: dexterismyhero

dexterismyhero — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:45:19 +0000

Isn’t that on the menu at Taco Bell?

By: michiganhockey11

michiganhockey11 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:37:51 +0000

He’s right about one thing. If it does ever happen, it will be the party of all parties….

By: huskersrock1

huskersrock1 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:23:59 +0000

So Detroit is planning on being the superbowl host city again. How nice.

By: angrylionsfan

angrylionsfan — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:11:08 +0000

In the 31 years I’ve been alive and the 20 of them that I’ve really been following football I’ve never felt that as a Lion’s fan we’ve had as much hope for a Super Bowl as we do in the upcoming years. If Stafford stays healthy the sky is the limit for the offense and they are a consistent running game and a better secondary away from having all the pieces in place. I like Jr’s enthusiasm and he did the team a huge favor by publicly commenting on Millen and (presumably) orchestrating his ousting. It will be interesting to see where things go when he inherits the team. While “hate” is a strong word I’ve sure felt that way about Ford Sr. in years past. He sounds like a good person but he’s been a lousy owner. Dan Rooney or Robert Kraft certainly wouldn’t have accepted the way this team has performed for years and years.

By: Canned Heat

Canned Heat — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:03:49 +0000

Good for them and if my Packers can’t do it. Wouldn’t kill me to see the Lions get there. Lord knows the city and state could use it….provided what’s left of the Motor City doesn’t end up burned to the ground in the aftermath.

Now….can they get past the hampering injury prone QB, the foolish penalties, a beat-up RB core, and a coach who acts like a spoiled 7 year old??

We shall see.

By: redandgoldhitman52

redandgoldhitman52 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:03:40 +0000

” Lions will never win a superbowl ”

Sincerely,

Jim Harbaugh

By: td40

td40 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:02:56 +0000

I’m sure what Mr. Ford meant is that the team is going to buy thousands of gigantic party snack bowls from Target and give ‘em away at the stadium. Those things are a “super” bowls in a manner of speaking…

By: papacrick

papacrick — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:52:08 +0000

No way this team doesn’t at least make the NFC Championship game in the next three years. The under hyped Matthew Stafford is well on his way to becoming the best QB in the league. Not to mention he has the best target to go along with his ridiculous talent and that’s a sure fire recipe for success.

By: sosuhme

sosuhme — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:51:52 +0000

Any owner who doesn’t have that attitude and cannot make that pledge to his team’s city and it’s fans should sell the team.

By: holahey123

holahey123 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:46:07 +0000

And Lions fans who believe him still believe in Santa Claus

By: jimmylions

jimmylions — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:44:49 +0000

Bill Ford has more of a commitment to the team than his dad. I think Bill is a bigger fan.

William Clay Ford seemed interested in putting together a team that was just good enough to make fans dream … and sell tickets.

During the Barry Sanders era, with receivers Brett Perriman and Herman Moore, the Lions offense was rocking. A little more commitment from the front office and the Lions were legit Super Bowl contenders back then.

Anyway … our time is coming.

By: fuchdahbears

fuchdahbears — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:43:54 +0000

If only we had the ammo to trade for MJD, we would be there shortly.

Come on leshore/Best! We need you guys to return healthy!

By: Josh Alper

Josh Alper — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:42:54 +0000

You are correct, fixed the post.

By: cjjetsfan

cjjetsfan — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:40:54 +0000

Yeah, it’s definitely possible that the Lions could win the Super Bowl sometime in the forseeable future. After all, it’s inconceivable that a franchise could go say, 104 years, without winning a championship. Right?

Oops, sorry Chicago.

By: kidpresentable

kidpresentable — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:39:07 +0000

The key part is that he didn’t put a timeline on his guarantee. It’s like saying that if you give Helen Keller enough free throws, she’s bound to make one.

By: bahoto34

bahoto34 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:35:44 +0000

He picked his words wisely. He guaranteed Detroit a superbowl. Never a lombardi trophy. I agree, Detroit would make a nice place to host the superbowl.
As far as the lions getting there, not in my lifetime.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:35:27 +0000

Technically, the Chargers have never been to a Super Bowl either.

It’s like they weren’t even there.

By: rmc1995

rmc1995 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:28:55 +0000

Teams that have not been to the Super Bowl:
Lions, Browns, Jaguars, Texans. The Lions are one of four teams.

By: nickynick04

nickynick04 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:26:16 +0000

As a Packer fan.
If my Packers do not win it…sure , why not the Lions.
Could Suh keep his cool long enough so as to not kick anybody ?
and hurt his team. I dunno….
Go Pack Go

By: johnnycash19

johnnycash19 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:24:32 +0000

I think if Cleveland or Detroit won the Super Bowl. They could forget about a Super Bowl Hangover Monday, they’d probably be partying until March.

By: lionsfan415

lionsfan415 — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:19:58 +0000

There’s going to be plenty of haters in this comment section, but a Superbowl would make this 25 year old man cry. It might also give my dad a heart attack considering he’s been a life long lions fan since 1960 and have only seen one playoff victory

By: 50milessouthofdetroit

50milessouthofdetroit — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:18:38 +0000

if the lions, browns, texans, and jaguars haven’t been to a super bowl, how are there only 3 that haven’t made it? or are you counting the ravens as former browns….