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Detroit Lions - Team Notes

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...rd-family-not-interested-in-selling-the-team/
Lions president Rod Wood: Ford family not interested in selling the team.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...roit-lions-not-considering-offers/2676498001/
Ford family has no intent to sell Lions, not considering offers.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ord-not-selling-jeff-bezos-amazon/2674095001/
Martha Ford won't be selling the Detroit Lions to Jeff Bezos ? or anyone.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12...troit-lions-to-jeff-bezos-or-anyone-else.html
Ford family has no interest in selling Detroit Lions to Jeff Bezos or anyone else.
Mlive
 
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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-lions-bringing-quinn-patricia-back-for-2020-season
Lions bringing Quinn & Patricia back for 2020 season.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...-bob-quinn-to-return-to-detroit-lions-in-2020
Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn to return to Detroit Lions in 2020.
There will be no regime change this offseason.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/17/detroit-lions-retain-bob-quinn-matt-patricia-2020/
Lions will retain GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia in 2020.
LionsWire

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/12/17/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-bob-quinn-madness/
Detroit Lions decision to keep Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn is madness.
SLR

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...-matt-patricia-bob-quinn-will-return-for-2020
Lions' Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn will return for 2020.
NFL.com

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...b-quinn-matt-patricia-return-2020/2674461001/
Lions confirm Bob Quinn, Matt Patricia will return in 2020.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ia-bob-quinn-detroit-lions-return/2672246001/
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia, GM Bob Quinn will return for 2020 season.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-patricia-bob-quinn-bringing-back/2677346001/
Detroit Lions bringing back Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn means cluelessness as usual by Ford family.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12...it-lions-in-2020-staffing-changes-coming.html
Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn will return to Detroit Lions in 2020; staffing changes coming.
Mlive

https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-l...se-must-be-overhauled-for-him-to-have-success
Matt Patricia is coming back and the defense must be overhauled for him to have success.
espn
 
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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-place-quarterback-matthew-stafford-on-reserve-injured
Lions place quarterback Matthew Stafford on Reserve/Injured.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...jury-ir-end-of-season-matt-patricia-bob-quinn
Matthew Stafford goes on injured reserve.
After weeks bracing for the inevitable, the Lions made Stafford?s season end official.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/17/lions-place-matthew-stafford-on-injured-reserve/
Lions place Matthew Stafford on injured reserve.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-matthew-stafford-injured-reserve/2678211001/
Lions place Matthew Stafford on injured reserve.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-matthew-stafford-injured-reserve/2678204001/
Matthew Stafford's season is over; Detroit Lions place QB on injured reserve.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12/lions-qb-matthew-stafford-finally-going-on-injured-reserve.html
Lions QB Matthew Stafford finally going on injured reserve.
Mlive

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...itm_source=parsely-api?icampaign=trendingNews
Roundup: Lions place QB Matthew Stafford on IR.
NFL.com

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/12/17/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-retire-early/
Will Matthew Stafford be the next Lion great to retire early?
SLR
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ight-decision-matt-patricia-bob-quinn-opinion
The Detroit Lions made the right, but difficult, decision keeping Quinn, Patricia.
The Lions are in a lose-lose situation, but they gave themselves the best chance with this tough decision.
POD

https://www.freep.com/videos/sports...ring-back-matt-patricia-bob-quinn/2679187001/
Webvideo Detroit Lions will bring back Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn; we break down the decision. 24 minutes.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ons-podcast-talkin-lions-download/2680695001/
Detroit Lions podcast: Listen and subscribe to the "Talkin' Lions" podcast. 24 minutes.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/17/detroit-lions-sad-fans/2680030001/
Sad and angry photos of Detroit Lions and their fans in 2019 season.
Freep
 
https://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay-named-to-third-consecutive-pro-bowl-stafford-golladay
Darius Slay named to third consecutive Pro Bowl.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...roster-darius-slay-detroit-lions-3rd-straight
2020 Pro Bowl roster: Darius Slay named to 3rd-straight Pro Bowl, 2 Detroit Lions are alternates. Congrats to Big Play!
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/17/detroit-lions-pro-bowl-darius-slay-kenny-golladay/
Darius Slay headed to third straight Pro Bowl, Kenny Golladay snubbed.
LionsWire

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMB-O_UX0AIdsiB?format=jpg&name=medium
Big Play Slay.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-named-third-consecutive-pro-bowl/2681132001/
Lions' Slay named to third consecutive Pro Bowl.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-selected-third-straight-pro-bowl/2681291001/
Detroit Lions' Darius Slay selected to 3rd straight Pro Bowl, Kenny Golladay an alternate.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12...as-lone-representative-for-detroit-lions.html
Darius Slay makes third straight Pro Bowl as lone representative for Detroit Lions.
Mlive
 
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Open letter to Lions fans

Our 2019 season has not gone as anticipated by anyone in our organization. Our team has played hard and well enough to be very competitive. It has been well-documented that we are one of only three teams to have held the lead in each of our first 12 games. Unfortunately, all too often, we have come up a few plays short of victory. Our current win-loss record is ultimately very disappointing.

As we evaluate this season, we look beyond just our record. We are striving to build a team with a strong foundation of high-character players and coaches, that is physically and mentally tough, with depth at every position and one that can be successful over many years, not just one season. We see signs of this foundation in our team’s toughness, competitiveness and culture. Injuries happen in the NFL and are never an excuse.

Nonetheless, our team has played through serious injuries this season to some of our best players. Despite the injuries, we have remained competitive in each game and our team depth showed up as a strength.

We also believe that the most successful teams in our league have a long-term plan, stability in leadership and exhibit patience to follow their plan. To that end, we are committed to year three of Coach Patricia’s plan. To be clear, our expectation is for the Lions to be a playoff contender in 2020.

To our dedicated fans: You deserve a winning team that you are excited to cheer for and proud to represent. Our entire organization is working to make the Lions a consistently winning team.

To our loyal season ticket members: Thank you for your continued support. We are announcing today that once again there will be no price increases for season tickets at Ford Field and several sections at the stadium will see price decreases. We want our fans to fill Ford Field for every game, continuing to make it the great home field advantage that inspires our players and makes it difficult for our opponents.

Thank you for your continued support, Happy Holidays and GO LIONS!

Sincerely,

Martha Firestone Ford
Sheila Ford Hamp
Rod Wood
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1. No heir-apparent QB
2. No mention of the word “Championship” ... “playoff contender” is the ceiling of this organization apparently. Not even making them.
3. Successful NFL teams have “long-term plans” Lions are committed to “year three” under Patricia.
4. Quinn apparently is not ever going to be fired. He’s not mentioned in this letter.
5. We are stuck with the Ford family as owners.
 
byco42 said:
Open letter to Lions fans

Our 2019 season has not gone as anticipated by anyone in our organization. Our team has played hard and well enough to be very competitive. It has been well-documented that we are one of only three teams to have held the lead in each of our first 12 games. Unfortunately, all too often, we have come up a few plays short of victory. Our current win-loss record is ultimately very disappointing.

As we evaluate this season, we look beyond just our record. We are striving to build a team with a strong foundation of high-character players and coaches, that is physically and mentally tough, with depth at every position and one that can be successful over many years, not just one season. We see signs of this foundation in our team?s toughness, competitiveness and culture. Injuries happen in the NFL and are never an excuse.

Nonetheless, our team has played through serious injuries this season to some of our best players. Despite the injuries, we have remained competitive in each game and our team depth showed up as a strength.

We also believe that the most successful teams in our league have a long-term plan, stability in leadership and exhibit patience to follow their plan. To that end, we are committed to year three of Coach Patricia?s plan. To be clear, our expectation is for the Lions to be a playoff contender in 2020.

To our dedicated fans: You deserve a winning team that you are excited to cheer for and proud to represent. Our entire organization is working to make the Lions a consistently winning team.

To our loyal season ticket members: Thank you for your continued support. We are announcing today that once again there will be no price increases for season tickets at Ford Field and several sections at the stadium will see price decreases. We want our fans to fill Ford Field for every game, continuing to make it the great home field advantage that inspires our players and makes it difficult for our opponents.

Thank you for your continued support, Happy Holidays and GO LIONS!

Sincerely,

Martha Firestone Ford
Sheila Ford Hamp
Rod Wood
?????????

1. No heir-apparent QB
2. No mention of the word ?Championship? ... ?playoff contender? is the ceiling of this organization apparently. Not even making them.
3. Successful NFL teams have ?long-term plans? Lions are committed to ?year three? under Patricia.
4. Quinn apparently is not ever going to be fired. He?s not mentioned in this letter.
5. We are stuck with the Ford family as owners.
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At least they are realistic. playoff contender is the ceiling for this team.

I don't see a single player or positional group that is worthy of "building around"

They will struggle to be a .500 team next year.
 
tomdalton22 said:
At least they are realistic. playoff contender is the ceiling for this team.

I don't see a single player or positional group that is worthy of "building around"

They will struggle to be a .500 team next year.
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I think they are being lazy. There is one goal of any professional sports franchise: Win the Championship. That this letter did not even mention the word ?championship? indicates that is unimportant. That?s what the fans want: a championship. So this ownership does not really care about the fans.
 
byco42 said:
I think they are being lazy. There is one goal of any professional sports franchise: Win the Championship. That this letter did not even mention the word ?championship? indicates that is unimportant. That?s what the fans want: a championship. So this ownership does not really care about the fans.
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fans want a lot...not just a championship. I think most fans want to be entertained with a quality product. If the only goal is a championship the Lions shouldn't have any fans left.
 
byco42 said:
Open letter to Lions fans

Our 2019 season has not gone as anticipated by anyone in our organization. Our team has played hard and well enough to be very competitive. It has been well-documented that we are one of only three teams to have held the lead in each of our first 12 games. Unfortunately, all too often, we have come up a few plays short of victory. Our current win-loss record is ultimately very disappointing.

As we evaluate this season, we look beyond just our record. We are striving to build a team with a strong foundation of high-character players and coaches, that is physically and mentally tough, with depth at every position and one that can be successful over many years, not just one season. We see signs of this foundation in our team?s toughness, competitiveness and culture. Injuries happen in the NFL and are never an excuse.

Nonetheless, our team has played through serious injuries this season to some of our best players. Despite the injuries, we have remained competitive in each game and our team depth showed up as a strength.

We also believe that the most successful teams in our league have a long-term plan, stability in leadership and exhibit patience to follow their plan. To that end, we are committed to year three of Coach Patricia?s plan. To be clear, our expectation is for the Lions to be a playoff contender in 2020.

To our dedicated fans: You deserve a winning team that you are excited to cheer for and proud to represent. Our entire organization is working to make the Lions a consistently winning team.

To our loyal season ticket members: Thank you for your continued support. We are announcing today that once again there will be no price increases for season tickets at Ford Field and several sections at the stadium will see price decreases. We want our fans to fill Ford Field for every game, continuing to make it the great home field advantage that inspires our players and makes it difficult for our opponents.

Thank you for your continued support, Happy Holidays and GO LIONS!

Sincerely,

Martha Firestone Ford
Sheila Ford Hamp
Rod Wood
?????????

1. No heir-apparent QB
2. No mention of the word ?Championship? ... ?playoff contender? is the ceiling of this organization apparently. Not even making them.
3. Successful NFL teams have ?long-term plans? Lions are committed to ?year three? under Patricia.
4. Quinn apparently is not ever going to be fired. He?s not mentioned in this letter.
5. We are stuck with the Ford family as owners.
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This letter is all the talking points Patricia has been saying for weeks. I guess his excuse making got through to the Fords. Your championship line is dead on, they care about filling seats like they said at the end "we want it fans to fill Ford Field".
 
https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-dt-jamie-meder-to-active-roster
Lions sign free agent DT Jamie Meder to active roster.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/12/18/21028286/detroit-lions-sign-former-browns-dt-jamie-meder
Detroit Lions sign former Browns DT Jamie Meder.
The Lions have added a defensive tackle that hasn?t played much in the past two years.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...sive-tackle-jamie-meder-to-the-active-roster/
Lions add defensive tackle Jamie Meder to the active roster.
LionsWire
 
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