WEEK 5.. Pittsburgh at Detroit thread.. - Page 3

nhwbrooklyn · October 8th, 2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ Bolinger

Hill didn't practice today...highly unlikey he will play. White didn't practice either, so it will probably be Hunter and Avrill at DEs again...Jackson and Cohen at DTs.

That sucks... I'm starting to think Hill was helping our LB's out quite a bit.. hard to say for sure though.

Michigan_Saintsfan · October 8th, 2009, 06:56 PM

How good is Calvin at tackling?

nhwbrooklyn · October 8th, 2009, 08:05 PM

Not sure what you are getting at but there is no way the lions risk injury to calvin and put him in a position where he is supposed to tackle someone.

What they should do is have culpepper throw it as far and high as he can repeatedly vs the stealers and let Calvin win some jump balls. Worst case its intercepted at similar spot to where our punter would put it anyhow (special instructions given to the rest of the offense to run down the field ready to tackle. I'm pretty sure thats how half the catches culpepper got to Moss during those years.

Sharkbait · October 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Won't be able to see this game til I get back from the UP. Leaving tomorrow morning for Neice's wedding, be back Sunday but Wedding Annaversary is Sunday so it'll be late for the game or even Monday morning.

Fraquar · October 8th, 2009, 08:58 PM

Calvin is probably the only guy on the team that can cover the Steelers 3rd WR - Mike Wagner - that guy can motor.

chex · October 8th, 2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nhwbrooklyn

That sucks... I'm starting to think Hill was helping our LB's out quite a bit.. hard to say for sure though.

He certainly was. Grady has been outstanding so that help Hill out to. They occupy 3 gaps, what more can you ask for?

LightninBoy · October 8th, 2009, 11:40 PM

Steelers only weakness is their oline, but the Lions don't have a dline that can exploit this. I see the Steelers using the pass to loosen up the Lion's run defense and ultimately achieving a good pass/rush balance like they did against the Chargers. The Steeler D isn't what it was last year, but its still excellent. Lions will probaby be able to move the ball, primarily through the air, but won't be able to score enough TDs to keep this game close.

With or without Stafford, with or without Sammie Hill, the Lions are going to lose this game.

Dan V · October 8th, 2009, 11:45 PM

I'm driving up from Cincinnati with two of my sons for the game. One is a Lions fan, one a steelers fan. One of my boys will come home happy.... At least we got the all you can eat concession stand tickets. I'll drown my sorrow in brats, cokes and nachos as the Steelers roll 37-10. PS Culpepper will probably get killed in this game.

Michigan_Saintsfan · October 9th, 2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nhwbrooklyn

Not sure what you are getting at but there is no way the lions risk injury to calvin and put him in a position where he is supposed to tackle someone.

What they should do is have culpepper throw it as far and high as he can repeatedly vs the stealers and let Calvin win some jump balls. Worst case its intercepted at similar spot to where our punter would put it anyhow (special instructions given to the rest of the offense to run down the field ready to tackle. I'm pretty sure thats how half the catches culpepper got to Moss during those years.

Ok, first that was a joke...ya know...a TO happens and then some Steeler D-bag is running with the ball the other way.

Anyways, maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to keep sending Calvin down the field. Maybe you get a pass interference call. At 6'5" (??) he should be able to outjump the Steelers. If it results in a pick, then it's a good punt. It's win-win I tell ya.

DanO · October 9th, 2009, 07:20 AM

"Won't be able to see this game til I get back from the UP. Leaving tomorrow morning for Neice's wedding, be back Sunday but Wedding Annaversary is Sunday so it'll be late for the game or even Monday morning."
-------------------------have fun Sharky.

GO LIONS "09" !!!!!!!!!

Sharkbait · October 9th, 2009, 07:26 AM

Will do DanO, I will be providing the Music and festivities for the first time since the cancer thing.

Good luck gainst Gladstone tonight.

DanO · October 9th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Thanks. Many friends will be at that game.

GO LIONS "09" !!!!!!!!!

HBS_slim · October 9th, 2009, 01:51 PM

While I don't think the Lions can/will win this game, I think it will be more competitive than a lot of people think.

MXT · October 9th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Lions- 24 Steelers-20

MiamiTreo3 · October 9th, 2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MXT

Lions- 24 Steelers-20

You're dog called and said stop drinking his booze!

-Deborah- · October 9th, 2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan V

I'm driving up from Cincinnati with two of my sons for the game. One is a Lions fan, one a steelers fan. One of my boys will come home happy.... At least we got the all you can eat concession stand tickets. I'll drown my sorrow in brats, cokes and nachos as the Steelers roll 37-10. PS Culpepper will probably get killed in this game.

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AKLionsfan · October 9th, 2009, 05:41 PM

Steelers 34 Lions 13

I've been reading about starting Levy at olb over Peterson or Sims. I've also read that they've been giving peterson reps at DE. I wonder if they will move Peterson to DE and start Levy in his place at olb. Although from some of your comments I wouldn't be suprised to see him replace Sims.

Kansas · October 9th, 2009, 06:00 PM

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LIONS HEAD

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Whitaker13 · October 9th, 2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MXT

Lions- 24 Steelers-20

Thanks...I needed a good laugh today.

Drew · October 9th, 2009, 06:24 PM

I'd love to say I'm wrong, but the Steelers should have at least 20 by mid-way through the second period.

October 8th, 2009, 08:05 PM	#43
nhwbrooklyn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6,771	Not sure what you are getting at but there is no way the lions risk injury to calvin and put him in a position where he is supposed to tackle someone. What they should do is have culpepper throw it as far and high as he can repeatedly vs the stealers and let Calvin win some jump balls. Worst case its intercepted at similar spot to where our punter would put it anyhow (special instructions given to the rest of the offense to run down the field ready to tackle. I'm pretty sure thats how half the catches culpepper got to Moss during those years. __________________ "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." — Heraclitus Last edited by nhwbrooklyn; October 8th, 2009 at 08:45 PM.

October 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#44
Sharkbait Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 36 miles south of Green Bay, ...Neenah, WI. Posts: 6,173	Won't be able to see this game til I get back from the UP. Leaving tomorrow morning for Neice's wedding, be back Sunday but Wedding Annaversary is Sunday so it'll be late for the game or even Monday morning. __________________ [B] Sharkbait [B][/SIZE] AAL - Vinnie Ciurciu

October 8th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#47
LightninBoy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,516	Steelers only weakness is their oline, but the Lions don't have a dline that can exploit this. I see the Steelers using the pass to loosen up the Lion's run defense and ultimately achieving a good pass/rush balance like they did against the Chargers. The Steeler D isn't what it was last year, but its still excellent. Lions will probaby be able to move the ball, primarily through the air, but won't be able to score enough TDs to keep this game close. With or without Stafford, with or without Sammie Hill, the Lions are going to lose this game. __________________ (Updated 4/25) Dire Needs: CB Needs: DE, G, LT, OLB Upgradeable: Everything else Solid or Developing: QB, 1WR, RT, K, S, DT, RB

October 9th, 2009, 07:20 AM	#50
DanO Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor MI. Posts: 14,327	"Won't be able to see this game til I get back from the UP. Leaving tomorrow morning for Neice's wedding, be back Sunday but Wedding Annaversary is Sunday so it'll be late for the game or even Monday morning." -------------------------have fun Sharky. *GO LIONS "09" !!!!!!!!!* __________________ Take us to the promised land Matt.

October 9th, 2009, 07:26 AM	#51
Sharkbait Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 36 miles south of Green Bay, ...Neenah, WI. Posts: 6,173	Will do DanO, I will be providing the Music and festivities for the first time since the cancer thing. Good luck gainst Gladstone tonight. __________________ [B] Sharkbait [B][/SIZE] AAL - Vinnie Ciurciu

October 8th, 2009, 06:56 PM	#42
Michigan_Saintsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 387	How good is Calvin at tackling?

October 8th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#45
Fraquar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,433	Calvin is probably the only guy on the team that can cover the Steelers 3rd WR - Mike Wagner - that guy can motor.

October 8th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#48
Dan V Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,210	I'm driving up from Cincinnati with two of my sons for the game. One is a Lions fan, one a steelers fan. One of my boys will come home happy.... At least we got the all you can eat concession stand tickets. I'll drown my sorrow in brats, cokes and nachos as the Steelers roll 37-10. PS Culpepper will probably get killed in this game.

October 9th, 2009, 07:33 AM	#52
DanO Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor MI. Posts: 14,327	Thanks. Many friends will be at that game. *GO LIONS "09" !!!!!!!!!* __________________ Take us to the promised land Matt.

October 9th, 2009, 01:51 PM	#53
HBS_slim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leesburg, Va Posts: 930	While I don't think the Lions can/will win this game, I think it will be more competitive than a lot of people think.

October 9th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#54
MXT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 583	Lions- 24 Steelers-20 __________________ Puddie Cats!

October 9th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#57
AKLionsfan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 165	Steelers 34 Lions 13 I've been reading about starting Levy at olb over Peterson or Sims. I've also read that they've been giving peterson reps at DE. I wonder if they will move Peterson to DE and start Levy in his place at olb. Although from some of your comments I wouldn't be suprised to see him replace Sims.

October 9th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#60
Drew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 9,397	I'd love to say I'm wrong, but the Steelers should have at least 20 by mid-way through the second period. __________________ -------------- <<<<Lindsay Marie<<<