Preseason Game 1: Patriots @ Lions Thread

[biggunsbob]

Would like to see them cut down on the penalties. Got start somewhere so discipline is where they should start. But I could careless about preseason games and remember we shellacked the Patriots 26-10 last season so this is a revenge game for New England Lol.

We just need 3 td?s !

 

[Mitchrapp]

Did LKP say the first string OL played some? Not good.

 

[nsonnett14]

Idiot in the booth is about to interview Hock , so the play right before he thinks that Hock dropped the ball on a pass .

 

[biggunsbob]

Not a great way to get the fans base excited by getting shellacked in the opening preseason game:/

Do I expect crispness No. But this is pathetic as our backups flat out stink. We are getting whipped!

 

[nsonnett14]

Kearse broken leg and hurt ankle .

 

[Mitchrapp]

Ouch.

 

[biggunsbob]

Kearse broken leg and hurt ankle .

That stinks .. shoot

 

[503]

Kearse broken leg and hurt ankle .

Sign Crabtree and it?s an upgrade

 

[nsonnett14]

Sign Crabtree and it?s an upgrade

Kearse better than Crabtree at this point in their careers , Kearse was solidifying the 4th WR spot . Tough blow , but if they NOW wanted to go get Crabtree it couldnt hurt

 

[Mitchrapp]

Thanks to the 4th we got to a positive yards per play.

 

[mhughes0021]

Powell and fulgham can be just as productive as kearse was going to be.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o...ons-what-led-to-disappointing-preseason-debut
BURNING QUESTIONS: What led to disappointing preseason debut?
Lions.com

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-patriots-x0597
RECAP: Lions vs. Patriots.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...and-patriots-final-score-recap-injury-updates
Detroit Lions? preseason opener marred by injuries, ugly play?lose to Patriots 31-3.
Providing live updates as the Lions take on the Patriots in the preseason opener.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ew-england-patriots-nfl-preseason-5-takeaways
5 takeaways from the Lions? preseason loss to the Patriots.
Detroit was clearly outclassed.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ns-vs-new-england-patriots-what-just-happened
Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots: What just happened?
A collection of thoughts on the Lions first preseason game.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...e=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Studs and Duds from the Lions preseason 31-3 loss to the Patriots.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...oit-lions-vs-new-england-patriots/1961130001/
Lions preseason observations: Injuries strike, backups struggle in opener.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ht-out-boo-birds-early-exhibition/1961551001/
Lions looked familiar vs. Patriots: Bad offense, bad defense and boos.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ns-new-england-patriots-preseason/1961223001/
Detroit Lions' preseason-opening loss to Patriots ugly in almost every way.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...patriots-injuries-preseason-score/1961200001/
Detroit Lions' preseason opener shows why you don't play starters in Game 1.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08...e-up-in-lions-ugly-loss-against-patriots.html
Observations: Injuries pile up in Lions? ugly 31-3 loss against Patriots.
Mlive

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/08/08/detroit-lions-crushed-patriots-31-3/
Detroit Lions crushed by New England Patriots 31-3 in preseason opener.
SLR

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...-kearse-detroit-lions-injury-update-preseason
Jermaine Kearse suffers broken leg in preseason opener vs. New England Patriots.
The receiver left on the opening drive.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...e=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Jermaine Kearse suffers apparent season-ending injury in Lions preseason opener.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...leg-injury-early-preseason-opener/1961887001/
Lions lose Jermaine Kearse to leg injury early in preseason opener.
Detnews

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08...off-field-5-plays-into-exhibition-opener.html
Lions WR Jermaine Kearse reportedly has broken leg, could be out for year.
Mlive

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/08/08/detroit-lions-jermaine-kearse-leg-injury/
Detroit Lions: Jermaine Kearse suffers lower leg injury.
SLR

 

[tinselwolverine]

Crap.

 

[biggunsbob]

I am very disappointed in last nights performance. I excepted more crispness from the Lions for some odd reason in year 2 of Patricia. Hopefully things will improve fast. But that is not a great way to drum up fan support.

 

[grandy]

I generally don’t care about preseason as it’s a mix of coaching experiments and 3rd stringers fighting for a roster spot, but let’s hope the offense can stay healthy...the depth isn’t promising.

 

[motown1958]

The oline depth is not good. The offense that did play seemed off the whole night, however, I'll chalk that up to the fact that our bad 3rd string qb played all but 2 drives. Savage actually had some decent throws on his few drives before being knocked out due to piss poor line

The defense played almost zero starters or even backups along the line. The guys that started probably won't make the roster, so them getting no pressure is expected. The starting lbs played ok. I was impressed by tavai on his few snaps. Reeves-maybin might be ready to step up. Tre Lamar had some decent plays. The dbs looked like they need more snaps and will hopefully improve. Agnew showed some flashes of being in the right place against an athlete like harry. He got beat on the jump ball which most likely will happen to a few people this year. Hopefully when the dline is healthy we wont be giving qbs an eternity to throw the ball. Also amani oruwariye had an up and down night but i think he's got potential.

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[Mitchrapp]

The oline depth is not good. The offense that did play seemed off the whole night, however, I'll chalk that up to the fact that our bad 3rd string qb played all but 2 drives. Savage actually had some decent throws on his few drives before being knocked out due to piss poor line

The defense played almost zero starters or even backups along the line. The guys that started probably won't make the roster, so them getting no pressure is expected. The starting lbs played ok. I was impressed by tavai on his few snaps. Reeves-maybin might be ready to step up. Tre Lamar had some decent plays. The dbs looked like they need more snaps and will hopefully improve. Agnew showed some flashes of being in the right place against an athlete like harry. He got beat on the jump ball which most likely will happen to a few people this year. Hopefully when the dline is healthy we wont be giving qbs an eternity to throw the ball. Also amani oruwariye had an up and down night but i think he's got potential.

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Lots of backups and some won't make the team. NE played with backups where some won't make their team. A big problem for Detroit over the year is when a starter gets hurt we go from a below average team to a team that's terrible.

 

[grandy]

Lots of backups and some won't make the team. NE played with backups where some won't make their team. A big problem for Detroit over the year is when a starter gets hurt we go from a below average team to a team that's terrible.

I think the defense will surprise people but the offense is unknown and I suspect a fairly low ceiling with Bevell?s philosophy. I know there were some shitty players at key positions last night but a ~20 min ToP and two drives that went beyond 4 plays isn?t a recipe for success regardless of how the defense plays.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-re...eek-1-new-england-patriots-31-detroit-lions-3
PFF ReFocused, NFL Preseason Week 1: New England Patriots 31 - Detroit Lions 3.

 

[mhughes0021]

Tre lamar released. Thought he might make the team.