Ownership Supports Caldwell

[dubbsco]

Yeah, he is handcuffed. That's what the Lions do. They fall in love with certain people. Why do you think this organization has been what they are for 50 years? There's no accountability or need for change. It's status quo.

 

[tonyballs]

Yeah, he is handcuffed. That's what the Lions do. They fall in love with certain people. Why do you think this organization has been what they are for 50 years? There's no accountability or need for change. It's status quo.

There is no handcuff for fuck sakes. You just made up a fucked up scenario in your head because that's what you do! You're delusional..lol. All this is, is a franchise supporting their CURRENT HC and telling the fans they have the new GMs back on any decision. No pressure, no handcuff. Chill the fuck out

 

[inkfreq]

But why do you even need to say that? How about, "Our new GM will evaluate the coaching search and is completely in charge." An owner throwing support behind a coach is going to scare off candidates. It's been pretty well-documented that Martha loves Caldwell.

Again.. because of guys like Schefter.

First, consider this. Has Martha held a press conference? Issued a press statement? Did she say anything?

Schefter is reporting this is what he's "heard"... but did he hear it from Martha? Did she say it at all?

But second, it would make sense if she did. The owner/ceo of a team should control what is being said in the papers and on TV, not Adam Schefter and the other Twitter whores.

It's her business. It's her money. What is making it out to fans should be controlled in the way she wants it to be. Same reason they switched radio stations.

She absolutely should comment and she should listen to her PR team when she does. The Lions should be doing the talking to their fans, not the rumor mongers.

 

[cheeno]

And we fans are all nervous as a whore in church wondering.

This describes my whole Lions fandom, FO turnover, draft, injuries, games, FA whatever.

 

[inkfreq]

This describes my whole Lions fandom, FO turnover, draft, injuries, games, FA whatever.

Face it bro.. we're getting older. The closer we get to the rocking chairs, the more nervous we get that we will never see the Lombardi Trophy in Motown.

Normal people fear their retirement benefits and 401K. We fear the Lions continuing to screw it all up.

 

[dubbsco]

Sorry Tony. Let me give you this response then. I believe in the current ownership regime and trust that the Detroit Lions will make the right decision regarding the fate of Jim Caldwell.

Forgive me for being skeptical about this joke of an organization when a new GM search is going on and the owner throws in her opinion about how great Caldwell is. I'm putting together some pieces here. And whether or not it happens is one thing. It's my opinion based on the history of this team and their infatuation with certain people.

 

[cheeno]

Yeah, he is handcuffed. That's what the Lions do. They fall in love with certain people. Why do you think this organization has been what they are for 50 years? There's no accountability or need for change. It's status quo.

I'm with you Dubs. That's our M.O. Could have been cleared up with leaving what has already been said said. This coming out in week 17 has no reason but to bolster Caldwell who rightly should feel in limbo.

 

[inkfreq]

I'm with you Dubs. That's our M.O. Could have been cleared up with leaving what has already been said said. This coming out in week 17 has no reason but to bolster Caldwell who rightly should feel in limbo.

Martha has been the team owner less than two years now. How can we tell yet what her M.O. will even be?

It took her a season and a half to shit can a whole bunch of people. That's something her husband never would have done.

I think it may be a great injustice to say this lady is representative of the last 60+ years of ownership. She seems to have her own way of doing shit.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

There is no handcuff for fuck sakes. You just made up a fucked up scenario in your head because that's what you do! You're delusional..lol. All this is, is a franchise supporting their CURRENT HC and telling the fans they have the new GMs back on any decision. No pressure, no handcuff. Chill the fuck out

That was my exact first though. You "back the coach" but make it clear you're giving control to the new GM.

The biggest knock in ownership the last forever years is that they're loyal to a fault and intervene when making decisions about hiring/firing upper management.

This says to the public ....."we're giving FULL control to the new GM".....

I'd look at it as a positive if I were the incoming GM.

 

[cheeno]

Martha has been the team owner less than two years now. How can we tell yet what her M.O. will even be?

It took her a season and a half to shit can a whole bunch of people. That's something her husband never would have done.

I think it may be a great injustice to say this lady is representative of the last 60+ years of ownership. She seems to have her own way of doing shit.

We can hope can't we?

 

[inkfreq]

That was my exact first though. You "back the coach" but make it clear you're giving control to the new GM.

The biggest knock in ownership the last forever years is that they're loyal to a fault and intervene when making decisions about hiring/firing upper management.

This says to the public ....."we're giving FULL control to the new GM".....

I'd look at it as a positive if I were the incoming GM.

Agreed.

 

[cheeno]

That was my exact first though. You "back the coach" but make it clear you're giving control to the new GM.

The biggest knock in ownership the last forever years is that they're loyal to a fault and intervene when making decisions about hiring/firing upper management.

This says to the public ....."we're giving FULL control to the new GM".....

I'd look at it as a positive if I were the incoming GM.

Why back the coach? What is the purpose of that if you are giving full control to the GM? Why back the coach of a 6-10, 7-9 team with a new GM coming in? Why.

 

[dubbsco]

If you are giving full control to the new GM, why even come out and say you support Jim Caldwell when the season is about over? What benefit does that give?

 

[inkfreq]

We can hope can't we?

Hell yeah we can. She's a fiery little broad. I like it.

About time the NFL had a female owner that was ready to come in and get in faces. I started to really warm up to her when the reports came out that she got in Goodell's face after the Seattle game and wanted answers.

She's not going to be the very quiet complacent owner her husband was. Seems to me he might have been running the show, but she wore the pants in the family and it's going to be a different team now.

 

[inkfreq]

If you are giving full control to the new GM, why even come out and say you support Jim Caldwell when the season is about over? What benefit does that give?

Show me a quote that says she said it.

Schefter heard it from "sources". Where is the quote from her?

 

[tonyballs]

Sorry Tony. Let me give you this response then. I believe in the current ownership regime and trust that the Detroit Lions will make the right decision regarding the fate of Jim Caldwell.

Forgive me for being skeptical about this joke of an organization when a new GM search is going on and the owner throws in her opinion about how great Caldwell is. I'm putting together some pieces here. And whether or not it happens is one thing. It's my opinion based on the history of this team and their infatuation with certain people.

Have an opinion!! I don't care!! I'm going to tell you that you're wrong. You're acting like a paranoid person. You completely made up a scenario in your head that you actually believe that the next GM is handcuffed or pressured into retaining Caldwell. No where in anything Martha or anyone from the Lions organization have stated that. But you keep finding ways to drag this team in the mud. You don't know any better. Keep whining, keep crying, keep doing you....its all you know.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Why back the coach? What is the purpose of that if you are giving full control to the GM? Why back the coach of a 6-10, 7-9 team with a new GM coming in? Why.

Lets everyone know that he could be fired even WITH the owners backing.

The GM will have total control over all football operations.

That's why.

 

[cheeno]

Lets everyone know that he could be fired even WITH the owners backing.

The GM will have total control over all football operations.

That's why.

They already said that. Coming out with this now benefits Caldwell and no one else.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

They already said that. Coming out with this now benefits Caldwell and no one else.

WHAT???

How could it possibly benefit Caldwell??

 

[tonyballs]

They already said that. Coming out with this now benefits Caldwell and no one else.

Benefits??? The guy has one foot out the fucking door!!! Lol