Mike Valenti's Rant about the Lions

[dubbsco]

Gotcha, misread that.

But, you have to start somewhere, and that's where we part ways. If you don't speak up about how it's bull shit that the refs continue to F this organization and we deserve better, then nothing is going to change.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Gotcha, misread that.

But, you have to start somewhere, and that's where we part ways. If you don't speak up about how it's bull shit that the refs continue to F this organization and we deserve better, then nothing is going to change.

I think this is a bit different though. I assume Caldwell, just like Carrol and just about everyone else around that game had no idea there was a rule in place for the bat. So when he did know, few minutes after maybe it lost the lust.

Plus we've all seen Caldwell's emotion image around the web where his emotion doesn't change. That being said, I do want a different HC that will get into the refs face now and then.

 

[dubbsco]

Every team has so many freaking guys doing so many different things. Have one guy dedicate himself to reading the rule book, and then when something happens, pipe into Caldwell. And then he can go into the ref's face, quote the rule and tell them to talk. I really feel like that stuff can be corrected.

 

[grandy]

 

[sggatecl]

"Cover 2 is the only way to deal with football or titties."

Holy shit, I died.

 

[Mitchrapp]

That's funny.. You guys and your images.

 

[tonyballs]

Yeah because you think the refs our purposely screwing us, lol. For 57 years we've been screwed. Ah, that's not fair. Lol.

You just said it yourself, moron. The Lions dont get the Tom Brady calls or the BB calls. That happens to the Patriots, its a penalty no matter what. Shouldn't matter who is who and what team is playing. Calls have to be fair with the garbage teams and the elite teams. So next time you want to tap your stubby little fingers on your keyboard, just think before you do.....k? Got that, jumbo?

 

[Mitchrapp]

You just said it yourself, moron. The Lions dont get the Tom Brady calls or the BB calls. That happens to the Patriots, its a penalty no matter what. Shouldn't matter who is who and what team is playing. Calls have to be fair with the garbage teams and the elite teams. So next time you want to tap your stubby little fingers on your keyboard, just think before you do.....k? Got that, jumbo?

My point was neither does TB, Carolina, the Jags etc. I realize, similar to the NBA, stars might get special treatment but it's not just the Lions.

 

[tonyballs]

My point was neither does TB, Carolina, the Jags etc. I realize, similar to the NBA, stars might get special treatment but it's not just the Lions.

Never once did i say it was JUST the Lions. And to tell you the truth, I don't give 2 fucks about any other team besides Detroit. Detroit gets jobbed time and time again. WE don't get the calls.....you said it yourself. It's absolute bullshit....

 

[zyxt9]

Valenti is an ass.

There was zero reason to call out CJ like that. If he wants to trade jersey's with Sherman, what right does Valenti have to call him out? Valenti, a piece of shit radio talking head who, like too many others in today's entertainment world, doesn't actually care about what he is saying, he is only trying to stir up controversy and scream about stuff he cannot even remotely change in order to make $$$ off people foolish enough to listen to him. Like any good snake oil salesman, include just enough of the truth to make your point seem legit, while covering up as much reality as possible. Fucking douchebag. That is the first and last time I ever listen to his BS, he didn't deserve a penny that he got from the advertising I provided him by watching that.

 

[dubbsco]

What is he wrong about? I echoed his sentiments before I even heard this rant, although my venom was more directed towards the coaching staff and Mayhew compared to Calvin. As long as this team's coaching staff and superstars keep their mouth shut and let the NFL run over them, nothing will change and this team will continue to get zero respect and be a mockery.

 

[tomdalton22]

Valenti is an ass.

There was zero reason to call out CJ like that. If he wants to trade jersey's with Sherman, what right does Valenti have to call him out? Valenti, a piece of shit radio talking head who, like too many others in today's entertainment world, doesn't actually care about what he is saying, he is only trying to stir up controversy and scream about stuff he cannot even remotely change in order to make $$$ off people foolish enough to listen to him. Like any good snake oil salesman, include just enough of the truth to make your point seem legit, while covering up as much reality as possible. Fucking douchebag. That is the first and last time I ever listen to his BS, he didn't deserve a penny that he got from the advertising I provided him by watching that.

change this entire rant and make it about the Lions organization and it is spot on.

 

[dubbsco]

Tom, he did do plenty of ranting about the organization beyond this 8 minute clip. He's been stomping all over them about being gutless.

 

[tomdalton22]

Tom, he did do plenty of ranting about the organization beyond this 8 minute clip. He's been stomping all over them about being gutless.

I'm not talking about being gutless. I am talking about the Lions being a sham of an organization. Putting an inferior product on the field for 5 decades, making $$$ of fans who are foolish enough to go to the games, buy their merchandise and support their sponsors. They are the laughing stock of the NFL and it isn't even close IMO.

 

[dubbsco]

Oh yeah. And they'll continue to be so by not showing any fire and just taking whatever the NFL gives them.

 

[byco42]

Not a very original opinion. And that's not a rant compared to THIS.

 

[brewer229]

The only true bias to calls that I've noticed is running QBs get a lot less calls on late hits in the pocket compared to a pocket passer.

Other than that I don't see too many teams getting calls that other teams don't get over the course of a season. Sure a game may go one way or another, but over the course of the season I don't see any bias towards certain teams.

 

[LKP]

The only true bias to calls that I've noticed is running QBs get a lot less calls on late hits in the pocket compared to a pocket passer.

Other than that I don't see too many teams getting calls that other teams don't get over the course of a season. Sure a game may go one way or another, but over the course of the season I don't see any bias towards certain teams.

I see ticky tack stuff called on the Lions and little holding called against opponents of the Lions. I see batted balls out of the endzone. I see them ruling Moore a fumble when he was down (at Min) and Stafford with a fumble when his arm is going forward (Denver). I see incorrect offisde calls when Peterson fumbles and loses it (they later scored a TD). I see the refs not seeing an obivoius fumble by Thomas and then blowing the whistle making Caldwell challenge (Detroit still scored with Abdullah at least). I see the refs missing obvious defensive holding on a Dlinemen (SD second pick).

The refs aren't biased. They are just idiots and somehow it always bites the Lions in the ass.

Everything you should be reviewed. I don't care if the game takes 5 hours.

 

[tomdalton22]

I see ticky tack stuff called on the Lions and little holding called against opponents of the Lions. I see batted balls out of the endzone. I see them ruling Moore a fumble when he was down (at Min) and Stafford with a fumble when his arm is going forward (Denver). I see incorrect offisde calls when Peterson fumbles and loses it (they later scored a TD). I see the refs not seeing an obivoius fumble by Thomas and then blowing the whistle making Caldwell challenge (Detroit still scored with Abdullah at least). I see the refs missing obvious defensive holding on a Dlinemen (SD second pick).

The refs aren't biased. They are just idiots and somehow it always bites the Lions in the ass.

Everything you should be reviewed. I don't care if the game takes 5 hours.

it happens to every team...you are just blinded by your lion's homerism.

As far as a 5 hour game...no thanks! I would rather there be bad calls and a 2.5 hour game!

 

[LKP]

It does not even out. That is a misconception by you

You should want 5 hour games and 100% accurcay, not bullshit refs deciding games