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[jaadam4]

Now that Cousins is done for the year the Lions should go get Danielle Hunter as a rental. Shouldn't cost that much.

Hunter would be nice for a 3rd rounder

[jaadam4]

Doesn’t sound like S Barkely or D Henry will be moved. With how well Gibbs and Netflix did we prob won’t upgrade there. I do think the Lions need to move on a WR and a CB or DE

[dpatnod]

It is past your bedtime.

[Cody_Russell]

Didn’t realize there were so many trades on the deadline day last year…

In 2022, a record 11 trades involving 13 players were made on the NFL's trade deadline day, with many of the moves having major implications for the ensuing playoff race

On Schefter’s annoying MNF cameo where he reported no news, I recall him mentioning the Lions maybe having interest in a DB. Leads me to my hope of Emmanuel Moseley replacement Kendall Fuller. Not as splashy as other names mentioned, but good CB depth.

[Mainevent]

Go get this guy. He’s not going to cost you Surtain prices, but he’s good and young so he can be a long term fit with this core. They obviously need to be willing to pay him, but a Cam Sutton type deal should be doable.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bears-give-jaylon-johnson-permission-to-seek-a-trade

[whatever_gong82]

Gordon: Is it time for Raiders to bench Jimmy Garoppolo?



By Sam Gordon Las Vegas Review-Journal
October 30, 2023 - 10:35 pm


DETROIT

His smile is still sterling, his shoulders still broad, his demeanor — even in humbling defeat — befitting of a franchise quarterback. But Jimmy Garoppolo’s play for the Raiders is befitting of a backup.

His best days behind center were spent in San Francisco. And now, it begs the question: Is it time for the Raiders to bench the veteran?


Signed as part of their short-term solution under coach Josh McDaniels, the oft-injured 31-year-old is instead part of the problem — resembling a brittle washed-up journeyman than the difference maker he’s been paid to be against the Detroit Lions on “Monday Night Football.”

He completed 10 of 21 passes for 126 yards in a 26-14 loss — and an egregious first-quarter interception that hung in the air like a feather in the wind.


“You’ve just got to be smart,” he said. “Take the chances when they’re there. When they’re not, just be smart with it and find the outlet. Things like that. There’s nothing crazy about it. It’s very black and white.

“Just got to be smart with the football.”


Can’t find his rhythm


If Garoppolo was merely average under center instead of abominable, the Raiders might have beaten the upstart Lions. Their defense secured three takeaways, including cornerback Marcus Peters’ 75-yard interception-return touchdown in the third quarter.



Their offense totaled 157 yards and hasn’t exceeded 19 points since Week 17 of the 2022 season.


For his part, Garoppolo was inaccurate and unpoised, his feet happier in the pocket than the 66,744 spectators who attended Detroit’s first home “Monday Night Football” victory since 2014. He’d overthrow one target and underthrow the next, devoid under McDaniels of the educated, rhythmic play-calling he handled in San Francisco under coach Kyle Shanahan — and with it the command he used to have.

Garoppolo leads the NFL — despite missing two games to injury — with nine interceptions against seven touchdown passes.


“There’s a lot of things that go into that. Protections. Routes. Reads. Throws. Catches. All that stuff,” said McDaniels, from whom “play-calling” was a conveniently conspicuous omission.

“At the end of the day, we have to take care of the ball — and we don’t,” McDaniels added. “The quarterback room knows we have to take care of the ball better than what we have.”


Time for a change?


McDaniels said he didn’t consider sitting Garoppolo against the Lions, but it’s worth considering while the losses mountain and the season continues. The offense under his stewardship isn’t going anywhere, and the injuries and wear and tear continue to mount.

He was sacked six times Monday — peeling himself off the Ford Field turf to be battered again by Detroit’s defensive front.


Rookie Aidan O’Connell might not be any better, but it’s unlikely he’ll play any worse than Garoppolo played against the Lions. Additional playing time for the 25-year-old from Purdue allows for more evaluation from McDaniels and his coaching staff.

“We have to be able to produce more points in order to win games in this league. Right now we’re not doing that,” McDaniels said. “We’ll take a look at everything we’re doing. Everybody that’s doing it and then we’ll try and figure out if there’s a better way.


“There’s still nine games. We have a lot of football left.”

Plenty of time for a change at quarterback.


Contact Sam Gordon at sgordon@reviewjournal.com. Follow @BySamGordon on X.

[Cody_Russell]

Go get this guy. He’s not going to cost you Surtain prices, but he’s good and young so he can be a long term fit with this core. They obviously need to be willing to pay him, but a Cam Sutton type deal should be doable.

Good option.
Big fan of Johnson as a draft prospect coming out of Utah. People in Cowboys circles are apparently all into going after Johnson based on what I’ve seen. To which yes, it would make me feel salty if all of the NFC playoff contenders make a trade and the Lions don’t. We’ll find out soon!

I’m fine with letting Jacobs keep his spot if he continues to play at this level. However, the depth is bad and acquiring a CB would provide insurance if Jacobs falls off later in the season.

[Mainevent]

I would have been far more worried if Aiden O’Connell had started that game last night. Sure, he may have turned the ball over 3 or 4 times, but that dude is going to take his shots downfield no matter what.

[ghandi]

I would have been far more worried if Aiden O’Connell had started that game last night. Sure, he may have turned the ball over 3 or 4 times, but that dude is going to take his shots downfield no matter what.

I dont see how he could have done any worse...Im surprised the Raiders didnt draft Levis...He has the big arm that they always seem to love....It doesnt look like the Lions missed out on much by passing on Tyree WIlson....I didnt even notice him.

[jaadam4]

I would have been far more worried if Aiden O’Connell had started that game last night. Sure, he may have turned the ball over 3 or 4 times, but that dude is going to take his shots downfield no matter what.

Me too Jimmy G is terrible

[Mainevent]

Bear reportedly dealing a 2nd for Montez Sweat instead of getting Chase Young.

[Cody_Russell]

Bear reportedly dealing a 2nd for Montez Sweat instead of getting Chase Young.

I’ve only read the headline and haven’t had much access to the internet due to being at the gym.

BUT on the surface, makes me think Bears GM Ryan Poles is dumbassed. The same guy that traded a high 2nd RD pick (#32 overall/ Joey Porter Jr) for Chase Claypoop 12 months ago. The Bears suck and have no shot at contending.

I get to use one of my favorite gifs though:

[froot loops]

Get your gains after the deadline. What's wrong with you? Two demerits.

[Mainevent]

Chicago trading a 2nd for Sweat and then having to pay him in the offseason, but then possibly trading Jaylon Johnson because they don't want to pay him is a very Bearsy thing to do.

Maybe they keep Johnson or get a 1st back for him from a contender, but they could be left holding 2 assets that don't want to re-sign with them.

[-Deborah-]

1:35 p.m. -- The Minnesota Vikings are acquiring quarterback Josh Dobbs in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, per reports.