Some of you might remember a couple years ago when Dan Orlovsky ran out of his own end zone when dropping back to pass against the Vikings. Well, he has a pretty good sense of humor about it and signed this photo with the quote, "I'm just an idiot."
Orlovsky gains a point in my book, but unfortunately he's still at negative one.
Spring. The best time of the year. Opening day, flowers, the NCAA tournament, short-sleeve shirts, day drinking on the porch. But the best part about spring is that it brings new life--especially for Lions fans.
It's the time when we can wear our Honolulu blue and silver with some pride. Every year when free agency starts and the draft rolls around, there is that sense of hope where we usually say "Hey, you know, we made some pretty goods moves this off-season...I think this is finally gonna be the year we start to turn it around."
And every year, we always seem to get conned by the Lions into thinking they made some positive additions to the team. For some reason, we always find ourselves saying "How about that Marcus Pollard signing...Finally got a good pass-catching tight end that will be here for awhile," or "Grady Jackson is definitely gonna fill that hole on the D-line." And us hopeless Lions romantics always end up looking like suckers in the end.
So once again, I am taking a 32 oz. beer mug, filling it to the brim with grape Kool-Aid and slamming it! I know, I know, like I said, I drink the Lion's Kool-Aid every year. But this year feels different for some reason--and we haven't even had the draft yet.
I don't love the Kyle Vanden Bosch move, but I definitely like it a lot. He's a Schwartz guy--talented and hard working, and already the best D end the Lions have had since, dare I say it, Robert Porcher? Everyone knows the "Schwartz wooing KVB in Nashville with a bottle of Chiante" story, but that fact is he truly wants to be in Detroit, and his leadership, knowledge of the defense and tenacity will prove to be invaluable. And yes, we made have overpaid the 31 year old, but in an uncapped year, who cares? It's not like we are going to have a season in 2011 anyway.
Nate Burleson, aside from Megatron, is the best wide receiver the Lions have had since...wait for it...Mike Furrey! Yikes. He comes from Linehan's offense in 2004 with Minnesota, and is a SIGNIFICANT upgrade over Bryant Johnson (still a mind-boggling sign) and Dennis Northcutt. He doesn't have to be great, or even good...just serviceable. He will be able to do exactly what the Lions need him to do--draw an extra defender or two so Calvin doesn't get quadruple teamed every play.
The trade for Corey Williams at DL for a fifth-round pick is a perfect fit in Gunther Cunningham's 4-3 defense. He was once regarded as an "up-and-coming" D lineman, but was a poor fit with the Browns (hence us getting him for a fifth). Put him with KVB and Sammie Lee Hill, and suddenly the D line goes from a weakness to strength, giving them lot of flexibility with the number two draft pick.
An under the radar move by Detroit was trading a sixth-round pick and swapping fifth-round picks with Atlanta for third-year cornerback Chris Houston. He was drafted in the second-round three years ago and still has the potential to develop into a great cornerback. So potentially, we could be getting a second-round cornerback at a sixth-round cost. Not to mention any cornerback at this point is an upgrade over the revolving door the Lions had at the position last year.
Lions linebacker, Zack Follet, doesn't just want to help the Detroit Lions win games, he wants you to get off your butt and help him support a couple causes.
He recently spent time with wildlife lions that's part of this cause:
Project Survival, Cat Conservation Group, is dedicated to helping researchers and conservationists in their efforts to study and protect wild cats. Its goal is to engage the support of like-minded individuals, though education, and channel it directly to specific projects. While focusing on North, Central and South America, Project Survival intends to assist individuals around the world. .
But it wasn’t just the animals they were helping that tugged at my heart. The kids in the villages they stay in while back in Africa have very little. They told me how when they see a pencil there eyes light up with joy so they can write instead of using sticks in the ground or how they have no kind of basketballs, footballs, or soccer balls to play with and use tied up plastic bags to kick around as a soccer ball. WOW! We are truly blessed to be living in this great country of America and how we take advantage of the things we have.
I’m not all trying to make this a sob story or make u feel guilty for what we have so that you donate money. But lets be serious we can at least send 5,10,20 bucks to help get these kids some balls to play with to help pass the time in their day.
I didn’t set any set prices of what to donate feel free to donate whatever you please. Thank you again for your generosity and I can insure you the money you donate goes right to the cause and no 3rd party is going to take their cut!
God Bless
Zack Follett
But seriously, if you don't donate, Zack Follett will hunt you down like this:
As previously reported, the Lions signed defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch last week to a four year deal.
Lost in the details of that acquisition, was the bold way Coach Jim Schwartz went about courting him. According to both parties, Schwartz was parked less than a block away from Vanden Bosch's house around 11pm last Thursday, which is roughly an hour before the NFL free agency was officially under way. Once midnight struck, Schwartz sent a text message to the defensive end, who was winding down his evening at home with family. When no reply came, coach decided to call him up. Vanden Bosch eventually agreed to meet that night with Schwartz, which ultimately led to a deal being struck.
Taking a play out of the play book of a jilted teen in love, Schwartz successfully lured Vanden Bosch back in, although he had to creep around outside his house to do so. The two were a successful combination in Tennessee, where Vanden Bosch averaged just under nine sacks a year while under Schwartz' direction.
Chatroulette is the newest internet fad for lonely strangers to connect for video, audio, and text chat. It's the modern day AOL chat room that you couldn't get enough of, but now you get to hear and see all the perverts masturbating. Sure, you'll come across a plethora of penis, but about 16% of the time you'll connect with someone clothes or even a professional athlete. D4L will, on occasion, play those odds for its readers. We'll then post screenshots of some of the clean chatroulette sessions for you to enjoy.
Last night, Dupree and I put on our brown paper bags and set out to find fellow Detroit Lions' fans. Instead, we were lucky enough to come across the Lions' quarterback, Matthew Stafford. Disappointingly, Stafford was fully clothed and actually wearing a suit. But we struck up a conversation with our newest Detroit hero anyway. Only two (non-naked) tries before him, too! (click on images to enlarge):
This will be a regular feature, so make sure to check back for D4L's chatroulette interviews with some of your other favorite (and least favorite) professional athletes.
Although he hasn't been productive in a few years, San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie is rumored to be Detroit bound. Coming off a 2009 season in which the Lions let up more passing yards and touchdowns than any team, any addition in the secondary would be welcomed at this point.
-- In other defensive back news, the Cardinals appear to be ready to part ways with safety Antrel Rolle. Rolle reportedly will consider offers from interested teams before deciding whether to resign with Arizona.
-- Veteran running backs also seem to be on the move. As reported last week, LaDainian Tomlinson was cut by the Chargers.
-- Philadelphia's Brian Westbrook is also in search of a new home. His biggest obstacle in finding work will be convincing a team that he can remain healthy.
-- The latest casualty looks to be the Jets running back Thomas Jones who also will be cut this week. Jones has been very productive in the last two seasons, but owes much thanks for that success to his offensive line. The Jets rushing duties will now be split between Shonn Greene, who blossomed during the playoffs, and Leon Washington, who returns from a major leg injury.
No more Billy Madison mock-arguments with the shampoo and conditioner -- Matt Stafford is here to tell you that Axe can make your hair clean, silky, and smooth -- all in one -- in addition to getting attractive girls to pop up out of nowhere like pimples, very hot pimples, and start giving you sensual temple massages (and if you're lucky, maybe they'll ask you to treat them to an expensive dinner).
I, for one, fully endorse Axe. One time, I went weeks without showering to test the powers of Axe. When I was at the mall, stealing coins from the fountain, Wilbur fell from the sky and landed on top of me, knocking me out cold. As I came to, seventeen pretty girls were surrounding me, washing my scalp and speaking to me in a different language. I think it was Asian. Next thing I know, my hair is snagless and my grandmother is running her wrinkly fingers through it trying to wake me up for school. Hey, hair action is hair action. Thanks Axe.
PS -- when was the last time you had a hot drive through lady? ZOMG! SO UNREALISTIC!
D4L might be the Official Matthew Stafford fan club. We've been on board with the guy since before the draft, back when the majority of Lions fans HATED the idea of paying a talented QB because of the other holes on the roster, and thus interested in leaving a bigger hole at QB.
Anyway, Stafford recently had a knee surgery and he should be rehabbing it now so he'll be ready for next season. He's doing just that with the help of apple martinis and a hot, fake breasted, girlfriend.
Ah, yes. Wait, what hat is that?
Ah, yes. Detroit fuckin' Tigers hat; my boy! Wait, what's he drinking?
Ah, succulent. And for good measure, here's a picture of Stafford displaying his honolulu blue steel look, a variation of the blue steel look from Zoolander.
Everyone on the "I Hate Brett Favre" love boat is getting off on some schadenfreude and the fact that Brett Favre's late interception in the NFC Championship game may or may not have caused the Vikings a chance at the Super Bowl. It's juicy.
I don't necessarily agree that the intercpetion was the reason the Vikings lost (there were plenty other turnovers by the Vikings), but it was definitely a terrible decision to throw that ball. However, if he had just thrown it away the Vikings' kicker, Ryan Longwell would have had to hit a 55-yard field goal, his longest of the season, with all the fans going absurdly nuts and all the pressure in the world on his leg. I honestly don't think he would have made it (although he was 2-2 during the regular season on 50+ yard field goals, both 52 yards and at the Metrodome). Of course, it's so much more fun to deflect it all at the old geezer who had a career year at the age of 73 to get the Vikings to that point in the first place.
I saw a bunch of VIkings fans on Twitter last night, who were polishing Favre's balls during the regular season, cursing him for the interception and telling him to retire, that they don't want him anymore. Some were even blaming Brad Childress for pursuing Favre in the first place. What a bunch of crap.
And then there's the Vikings announcing crew, who I actually enjoyed hearing in agony, mostly because they find a way to take a shot at Detroit:
Brett Favre goes back to pass, he pumps! Now he fires over the middle... intercepted. I can't believe what I'm seeing right now. It was intercepted by Tracy Porter, nearside to the 40 and John Sullivan chases him down at the 47-yard line. You've gotta be kidding me, I can't believe what I just saw. Looking at that play, he should have just held on to the ball. He shoulda... he could have easily gotten 5 or 6 yards, if he would have just pulled that thing down and dove forward.
BUT WHY DO YOU EVEN PONDER PASSING!?!?! I MEAN YOU CAN TAKE A KNEE AND TRY A 56-YARD FIELD GOAL! THIS IS NOT DETROIT, MAN THIS IS THE SUPER BOWL!!
You can listen to it here, and trust me when I say that you want to hear this.
Congratulations to the NO Saints on winning their first NFC Championship and being the 2nd to last team in the NFC to earn a bid to the Super Bowl. The only other team remaining in the cesspool?
The Detroit Lions.
If all goes according to pattern, the Lions will 100% make it to the Super Bowl in 2010-2011 (first the Cardinals, now the Saints, and of course, then the Lions). It's all the craze on the internet -- just look at the buzz feed on Twitter:
It appears plenty of people are fascinated with the fact that Detroit is the lone NFC team yet to make a Super Bowl. I guess it's another kick in the nuts to Lions fans, even after their season was already long over. But I'm looking at this with a tint of positivity.
Also, I'm 96% sure that the Jets would have won today if they had Matthew Stafford at quarterback. Stafford >>> Sanchez, and I don't think it's up for debate.
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