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[kayrone]

Brad Holmes, John Dorsey, Ray Agnew, and Chris Spielman needs to take a bow!!

2 years ago, the team was 3-13-1.

Now: NFC North Division champs!!

And we're just getting started!!

and SHEILA, too!!

[-Deborah-]

Dan Campbell explains why the Lions parted ways with Isaiah Buggs and Bruce Irvin

The Detroit Lions parted ways with two defensive linemen this week. Tackle Isaiah Buggs was waived from the active roster on Tuesday, followed by the Lions releasing EDGE Burce Irvin from the practice squad on Wednesday. Both men played in the Week 17 loss to the Cowboys.

Head coach Dan Campbell was asked about the departures during his meeting with the press on Wednesday afternoon.

On Buggs, Campbell did not go into much detail.

“Yeah, I mean, look, those things, they’re – when those things happen, nothing about it is easy, but it’s just – it was the best thing for us and for him. So, I wish him the best of luck,” Campbell said.

Buggs had been a healthy scratch most of the season when Alim McNeill was healthy earlier in the season, and McNeill is now returning from a month-long stint on injured reserve.

The head coach dove quite a bit deeper when discussing Irvin, who was officially waived shortly before this press conference took place.

“Yeah, yeah and that one’s tough too, man. Bruce, what a pro. I mean, he is. He’s been a blessing to have him around here,” Campbell effused. “I mean, he just brings a whole different perspective. I mean, he’s as professional as you get. I mean, just the way he goes about his business, everything about him. And we talked last week, talked again yesterday, had a long talk and so just at this moment, it just – couldn’t totally commit and he’s got stuff going on too. And so, it’s hard. I mean, it’s just one of those, at this point it just wasn’t going to work out. But he’s an absolute stud, he sure is.”

The tangible change in Campbell’s tone and more verbose sendoff for Irvin can only be seen as an indication that the coach still wanted Irvin around. The same cannot be said for Buggs.

[-Deborah-]

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Players vote Aaron Glenn the No. 1 coordinator in NFL

By Will Burchfield

19 minutes ago

Aaron Glenn has been a frequent target of fan frustration over his three seasons as defensive coordinator of the Lions. But if you ask the players, he's the best coordinator in the NFL.

This comes from a recent survey conducted by the NFL Players Association that canvassed more than 1,700 players this season on, among other topics, the best coordinators they've played for. NFLPA president J.C. Tretter said that Glenn was the No. 1-overall-rated coordinator across offense, defense and special teams, via ESPN.

The survey drew responses from 774 defensive players, with coordinators rated on a scale of 1 to 10. After Glenn, the top defensive coordinators were Steve Wilks of the 49ers, Dan Quinn of the Cowboys, Brian Flores of the Vikings and Raheem Morris of the Rams.

A year after finishing dead last in the NFL, the Lions defense has jumped to 15th in the league, with mostly the same personnel. Glenn's unit has been especially strong against the run, allowing the third fewest yards per carry in the game.

It's still a surprise to see Glenn held in such high regard by the players when other coordinators have much longer track records of success. But Glenn, a former Pro Bowl corner who played 15 years in the NFL, is known for being an excellent communicator and motivator who knows how to command a room. His feel for his players is one of the reasons he's viewed as a future head coach.

"He is more than worthy of being a head coach, more than qualified to be a head coach in this league," Dan Campbell said at the end of last season.

Glenn has interviewed for head coaching jobs each of the last three offseasons, and will likely get calls again this offseason. It could be the year he gets hired.

Perhaps more surprising than Glenn's inclusion at the top of the rankings was Ben Johnson's omission from them. While ESPN only released the top-rated coordinators across each unit, Johnson, who's widely viewed as the hottest head coaching candidate in the NFL, was not among the top five offensive coordinators: Frank Smith of the Dolphins, Thomas Brown of the Panthers, Brian Schottenheimer of the Cowboys, Brian Callahan of the Bengals and Kellen Moore of the Chargers.

The Lions have a top-five offense for the second season in a row under Johnson, whose players have done nothing but sing his praises in Detroit. He was considered the leading candidate for the Panthers head coaching job last offseason before opting to stay in Detroit to tend to unfinished business with Campbell and Co.

Like Glenn, this could well be the year that Johnson moves on to become a head coach. It's only slightly curious that he didn't garner more love in the survey, which drew responses from 864 offensive players.

Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp did get some love, ranking No. 4 among coordinators at his position. John Fassel of the Cowboys led the way in that group.

[whatever_gong82]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/01/04/detroit-lions-aaron-glenn-top-defensive-coordinator-nflpa-survey-dave-fipp/72108583007/

[whatever_gong82]

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Players vote Aaron Glenn the No. 1 coordinator in NFL

By Will Burchfield

19 minutes ago

Aaron Glenn has been a frequent target of fan frustration over his three seasons as defensive coordinator of the Lions. But if you ask the players, he's the best coordinator in the NFL.

This comes from a recent survey conducted by the NFL Players Association that canvassed more than 1,700 players this season on, among other topics, the best coordinators they've played for. NFLPA president J.C. Tretter said that Glenn was the No. 1-overall-rated coordinator across offense, defense and special teams, via ESPN.

The survey drew responses from 774 defensive players, with coordinators rated on a scale of 1 to 10. After Glenn, the top defensive coordinators were Steve Wilks of the 49ers, Dan Quinn of the Cowboys, Brian Flores of the Vikings and Raheem Morris of the Rams.

A year after finishing dead last in the NFL, the Lions defense has jumped to 15th in the league, with mostly the same personnel. Glenn's unit has been especially strong against the run, allowing the third fewest yards per carry in the game.

It's still a surprise to see Glenn held in such high regard by the players when other coordinators have much longer track records of success. But Glenn, a former Pro Bowl corner who played 15 years in the NFL, is known for being an excellent communicator and motivator who knows how to command a room. His feel for his players is one of the reasons he's viewed as a future head coach.

"He is more than worthy of being a head coach, more than qualified to be a head coach in this league," Dan Campbell said at the end of last season.

Glenn has interviewed for head coaching jobs each of the last three offseasons, and will likely get calls again this offseason. It could be the year he gets hired.

Perhaps more surprising than Glenn's inclusion at the top of the rankings was Ben Johnson's omission from them. While ESPN only released the top-rated coordinators across each unit, Johnson, who's widely viewed as the hottest head coaching candidate in the NFL, was not among the top five offensive coordinators: Frank Smith of the Dolphins, Thomas Brown of the Panthers, Brian Schottenheimer of the Cowboys, Brian Callahan of the Bengals and Kellen Moore of the Chargers.

The Lions have a top-five offense for the second season in a row under Johnson, whose players have done nothing but sing his praises in Detroit. He was considered the leading candidate for the Panthers head coaching job last offseason before opting to stay in Detroit to tend to unfinished business with Campbell and Co.

Like Glenn, this could well be the year that Johnson moves on to become a head coach. It's only slightly curious that he didn't garner more love in the survey, which drew responses from 864 offensive players.

Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp did get some love, ranking No. 4 among coordinators at his position. John Fassel of the Cowboys led the way in that group.

Deb,

I see that we posted the same story at the exact same time!

LOL

[ghandi]

The Panthers OC was voted higher than Ben Johnson?

[whatever_gong82]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/1/4/24024393/lions-week-18-injury-report-taylor-decker-returns-benito-jones-misses-practice

[whatever_gong82]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/1/4/24025781/detroit-lions-cut-te-anthony-firkser-roster-spot

[dsred]

Buggs signed by Chiefs

https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/k...rterback%20hit.

[jaadam4]

Buggs signed by Chiefs

https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/k...rterback%20hit.

At least it wasn’t an NFC team. He was getting picked up by someone as he played well. Good for him

[dpatnod]

It's so weird. Whose cheerios did he piss in?

[jaadam4]

MCDC and Holmes

[edindetroit]

https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/mike-valenti-criticizes-dan-campbell

Valenti is a dork

[Sanders Fan]

I can’t remember who said yesterday but they said Campbell was good going for two on the first and second try but by the third God was telling him to take the point.

[Forsh]

I can’t remember who said yesterday but they said Campbell was good going for two on the first and second try but by the third God was telling him to take the point.

If anything I'd say that moving closer for the third try was a validation of his confidence