Game 2: Lions @ Panthers Thread

[grandy]

Detroit Lions (1-0) @ Carolina Panthers (1-0)

Previews
Pride of Detroit: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/...lions-carolina-panthers-preview-2014-on-paper
Yahoo: https://sports.yahoo.com/video/preview-detroit-lions-vs-carolina-001505873.html
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20140914_DET@CAR
ESPN: http://espn.go.com/nfl/preview?gameId=400554249
ProFootballFocus: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/09/12/pff-preview-lions-panthers-week-2/
Cat Scratch Reader: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/12/6133137/lions-panthers-2014-five-questions

Injury Report
http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/12/6133003/lions-panthers-injury-report-james-ihedigbo

(from Friday)

Lions
RB Reggie Bush (knee) - Probable
TE Brandon Pettigrew (foot) - Probable
OT LaAdrian Waddle (calf) - Out
S James Ihedigbo (neck) - Doubtful
S Don Carey (hamstring) - Out

Panthers
QB Cam Newton (rib) - Probable
RB DeAngelo Williams (thigh) - Questionable
TE Greg Olsen (not injury related) - Probable
OT Garry Williams (hip) - Questionable
DE Greg Hardy (not injury related) - Probable
LB Jason Williams (thigh) - Questionable

Series History
The Lions are 2-4 against the Panthers
Last Game: 11/20/2011 Lions 49 Panthers 35
Last Win in Carolina: 10/24/1999 Lions 24 Panthers 9

 

[grandy]

Looks like it's between Cornelius Lucas and Garrett Reynolds to play RT this week

 

[MalFunkShun]

Kevin Smith ran for 140 yards last time they played.


Really? It's been 3 years since that dude play for us?

 

[cheeno]

Looks like it's between Cornelius Lucas and Garrett Reynolds to play RT this week

Yuck

 

[tonyballs]

Hardy playing is bullshit.

 

[Monster]

Hardy playing is bullshit.

This. Honestly, this is the first I've heard of his case. The witness's details are faaaar worse than Ray Rice. No way he should play.

 

[cheeno]

This was the first you heard of it? I'm pretty sure a defensive end German suplexing a Ke$ha lookalike golddigger on a couch covered in Banana clipped AKs for cheating on him with Rapper and Bandaid spokesmodel Nelly was on an episode of Playmakers in 2003. A tale as old as time.

 

[Monster]

Yeah, first time. I vaguely remember his name being mentioned in an off field incident, but until espn brought it up today, i had no idea what he did.

 

[newton83]

I'm sure Roger Goodell will be around shortly to assure us that the NFL had no prior knowledge of this or any other untoward activities.

 

[JScottWriter]

With our luck he will get suspended after the Lions game. This is why Goodell is terrible with his punishments. He is just wildly inconsistent. This guy has already been found guilty but now is appealing it. What is Goodell waiting for, he suspended plenty of players without ever having a conviction.

 

[MalFunkShun]

With our luck he will get suspended after the Lions game. This is why Goodell is terrible with his punishments. He is just wildly inconsistent. This guy has already been found guilty but now is appealing it. What is Goodell waiting for, he suspended plenty of players without ever having a conviction.

Well, everyone will forget about Hardy now with the AP incident, Welker probably coming back, Morgan suspension reduced, etc.

 

[jdeb]

Lawson getting first start, should be interesting. Looking at this game being won by the Lions D.line. I see the Lions winning this game by pressuring the QB all day. Looking for Whitehead to have a great game. Lions win 34 24

 

[cheeno]

Whitehead gets taken out in the nickel so if the Panthers get their pass game going he won't see the field much. I was the one and only Lawson fan during the draft but I never thought he'd see action like this right away. That being said I think he'll do well. Put me down for a pick. The really trouble is Greg Olsen exploiting that middle of the field and Cams ability to make plays with his feet. Huge day for Cam rushing if I had to guess. I think that is the difference maybe. I want to pick the Lions but this game is a toss up.

 

[LKP]

Hardy playing is bullshit. They will wait until they play the packers and bears. But deangelo is questionable to play with a thigh injury

Ihedigbo still doubtful sucks

 

[jdeb]

Whitehead gets taken out in the nickel so if the Panthers get their pass game going he won't see the field much. I was the one and only Lawson fan during the draft but I never thought he'd see action like this right away. That being said I think he'll do well. Put me down for a pick. The really trouble is Greg Olsen exploiting that middle of the field and Cams ability to make plays with his feet. Huge day for Cam rushing if I had to guess. I think that is the difference maybe. I want to pick the Lions but this game is a toss up.

Wont see much nickel if Cam is running, thus looking at Whitehead for big game.

 

[kdp80]

Wont see much nickel if Cam is running, thus looking at Whitehead for big game.

Or Whitehead getting exposed, which is more likely. I don't thing he'll do shit

 

[jdeb]

Or Whitehead getting exposed, which is more likely. I don't thing he'll do shit

He played well the first game. He has shown a lot of improvement. Will see.

 

[michiganalex]

having a former DB coach as the DC seems to be helping the secondary

 

[Cliff]

having a former DB coach as the DC seems to be helping the secondary

That and the fact that he isn't afraid to bring the blitz. Send Levy in, he can catch Cam I would bet.

 

[mhughes0021]

With our luck he will get suspended after the Lions game. This is why Goodell is terrible with his punishments. He is just wildly inconsistent. This guy has already been found guilty but now is appealing it. What is Goodell waiting for, he suspended plenty of players without ever having a conviction.

Its weird...so in this case he decides to wait for the appeal? The appeal isn't happening until like November I think? its ridiculous. So I guess I have to disagree....Goodell waiting for a courts judgement is atleast him being consistent. In the case of Rice they had no judgment other than some community service BS. In serious cases like this the rule should be youre suspended until your case gets judged. Ill say it again, playing in the NFL should be viewed as a privilege. Goodells job is to protect the shield....that should include barring employees that tarnish it. So let them sit out suspended until theres a ruling....get em off the damn field.