lions at seahawks thread

[buccolts]

My god, Calvin ain't clutch! But for real. What a stupid rule.

What?

[Malakai432]

Seattle is the luckiest team I have ever seen. Their Defense saves them again.

 

They get lucky a lot but they also had probably the biggest blunder in super bowl history also, !

[2006Coltsbestever]

They get lucky a lot but they also had probably the biggest blunder in super bowl history also, !

Yep. Wilson threw the worst INT possible which I loved despite not liking the Patriots. I didn't like either team in last years SB. 13-10 Seattle wins. The look on Caldwell's face says it all. It wasn't even his fault Detroit lost, Johnson fumbling at the goaline is like Gore doing it. They never have done it until now.

[shakedownstreet]

Sums up my fantasy season so far.

 

Had a McCoy TD called back by a penalty Week 1.

 

Had an Ingram TD last night called back because he was down before crossing the goal line

 

Had a Stafford and Calvin TD called back with a fumble right now

 

well at least the patriots didn't win this week

[snkdy]

This team is so freaking lucky.

[Malakai432]

So now they're calling it an illegal bat after the game.  Now they're saying it's a serious error on the officials behalf.  Especially the endzone judge was looking directly at it, * officials.

 

It apparently should've been a penalty w Detroit ball. 

[ColtRider]

Seattle given a gift. What goes around comes around, eventually. Super Bowl 50?

[2006Coltsbestever]

Of course Seattle gets a call too from the REFS. That should've been Detroit's ball at the inch line. I didn't even know that rule but the REFS should. Typical lucky win by Seattle and Seahawks fans will probably say Wilson is the best ever and he was lousy tonight. Defense and REFS saved him.

[RockThatBlue]

Lions were screwed big time.

[buccolts]

Delete

[RockThatBlue]

Ouch

Head of officials even said it should have been flagged.

[snkdy]

Lol, NFC North teams are cursed when they play Seattle.

[akcolt]

Hold on to the ball instead of crying about missed calls

[Derakynn]

Hold on to the ball instead of crying about missed calls

Or, you know, both things could happen. That is no excuse for trash officiating, which is prevalent every week. 

[RockThatBlue]

Hold on to the ball instead of crying about missed calls

Yes he should have held onto it, doesn't dismiss them being hosed. The refs literally won the game for the seahawks. And I'm not one to whine about the refs but that was just a horrible blown call.

[ColtRider]

Imagine if this had been a Championship Game or God forbid, Super Bowl ending like this? Can you imagine the ramifications?

Making excuses for blown calls such as these should invoke some kind of retribution, IMO.

[buffalo34]

well at least the patriots didn't win this week

 

We get them watch the dominate on national TV for the next few weeks though.

 

So what's left to beat them anyway? Can't Bernard Pollard freelance across NE's remaining opponents at this point?

[RockThatBlue]

Imagine if this had been a Championship Game or God forbid, Super Bowl ending like this? Can you imagine the ramifications?

Making excuses for blown calls such as these should invoke some kind of retribution, IMO.

To add to what you said, We as colts fans would be furious about it, and rightfully so if that happened to us.

[NFLfan]

Imagine if this had been a Championship Game or God forbid, Super Bowl ending like this? Can you imagine the ramifications?

Making excuses for blown calls such as these should invoke some kind of retribution, IMO.

Detroit seems to have a lot of glaringly questionable calls made against them, causing them to lose games. Last year's Dallas-Detroit playoff game had some really bad calls. There was also that Calvin Johnson play a few years ago where he appeared to catch the ball in the endzone and it was called a no catch (similar to the Dez Bryant "no catch" last year). And now this.

All teams get bad calls but some seems to get more of them.

[RockThatBlue]

Detroit seems to have a lot of glaringly questionable calls made against them, causing them to lose games. Last year's Dallas-Detroit playoff game had some really bad calls. There was also that Calvin Johnson play a few years ago where he appeared to catch the ball in the endzone and it was called a no catch (similar to the Dez Bryant "no catch" last year). And now this.

All teams get bad calls but some seems to get more of them.

Detroit always seems to have this happen at pivitol times too. Always in 4th quarters seems like or at a time when they need a play.

[Clem-Dog]

The refs actually discussed the play but ultimately felt the defender didn't intentionally bat the ball out of the end zone, when it was clearly a deliberate act. It was also strange how quickly the refs lined Seattle up at the 20 and played on.

The ref who blew it should be fired.

[Girlzarefanstoo]

This game is B O R I N G.  We're behind watching it but it's terrible.

[NFLfan]

Seahawks Offense isn't much without Lynch. Wilson putting up 13 points against the Lions LOL. The Lions are awful. I am surprised the Lions Offense isn't better, they have a lot of weapons and a decent QB. If they had any kind of scoring, this game would be 50/50. I have a feeling Caldwell is about to be canned.

Why would he get fired? It is only his 2nd year in Detroit. They were 11-5 last year and they have played only 4 games this year. Unless he completely loses control of the team, he won't lose his job.

[BloodyChamp]

I didn't see the game but the internet is buzzing, so I came over here for verification. Anything not about Peyton or Tom is mildly temperamental at best over here, so if ya'll say the Lions were hosed then the Lions were hosed.

[Shane Bond]

Lions got robbed.

[our_dbs_rock]

I didn't see the game but the internet is buzzing, so I came over here for verification. Anything not about Peyton or Tom is mildly temperamental at best over here, so if ya'll say the Lions were hosed then the Lions were hosed.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25328919/seahawks-game-saving-play-against-lions-shouldnt-have-counted

[2006Coltsbestever]

Why would he get fired? It is only his 2nd year in Detroit. They were 11-5 last year and they have played only 4 games this year. Unless he completely loses control of the team, he won't lose his job.

Because the team looks like they are playing lethargic for him and he's 0-4. It is early though but the Lions remind me of the last year Caldwell was here but the Lions are loaded with talent on Offense. Tonight wasn't his fault but if his team starts like 0-6 or 0-7 I bet he gets fired. It's just a hunch, right or wrong I could see it happening.

[Malakai432]

Hold on to the ball instead of crying about missed calls

 

Or, how about this.   The officials learn the rulebook!   

[NFLfan]

Because the team looks like they are playing lethargic for him and he's 0-4. It is early though but the Lions remind me of the last year Caldwell was here but the Lions are loaded with talent on Offense. Tonight wasn't his fault but if his team starts like 0-6 or 0-7 I bet he gets fired. It's just a hunch, right or wrong I could see it happening.

You must be very young. The Lions have a history of being a very patient organization. They don't fire coaches that easily. Thank goodness. I dislike teams that fire their coaches every other year (the Browns, the Raiders, etc.). I like organizations like the Steelers and Giants that value continuity. I hope my team will emulate those teams.

[2006Coltsbestever]

You must be very young. The Lions have a history of being a very patient organization. They don't fire coaches that easily. Thank goodness. I dislike teams that fire their coaches every other year (the Browns, the Raiders, etc.). I like organizations like the Steelers and Giants that value continuity. I hope my team will emulate those teams.

Actually I am old (in my 40's) unfortunately but the way coaches get fired in this league is why I posted what I posted. I could be wrong though.

[crazycolt1]

There seems to be a pattern in Seattle with the refs going too far with home field advantage.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Seattle probably gets all the calls because the league is making up for them getting jobbed in the SB in 2005 against the Steelers (sarcasm). That was the worst officiated SB of all-time.

[Girlzarefanstoo]

That was crappy - and not fair for Detroit.  My heart goes out to their fans.  It was so obvious, I can't believe the official was standing right there looking at it.  No excuses.

[ThaCaliColt]

Seahawks offense flat out sucks. Russell Wilson is the luckiest quarterback alive. Can u imagine how insanely bad that guy would look with the Colts offensive line and our defense unable to cause havoc and turnovers every game? Andrew Luck kicks that guy to the curb in every facet.

[Jules]

I didn't see the game but the internet is buzzing, so I came over here for verification. Anything not about Peyton or Tom is mildly temperamental at best over here, so if ya'll say the Lions were hosed then the Lions were hosed.

 

Same, I didn't see it either. I will catch up later. But, the Lions probably were hosed. It was in Seattle after all.......and they are the Lions.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Seahawks offense flat out sucks. Russell Wilson is the luckiest quarterback alive. Can u imagine how insanely bad that guy would look with the Colts offensive line and our defense unable to cause havoc and turnovers every game? Andrew Luck kicks that guy to the curb in every facet.

I agree 100%. If Wilson had played for us the last 3 seasons, there is no way in heck he would've won 11 games 3 years in a row. He stepped into a great situation with a dominant Defense and Great RB + a proven Coach that has won College Championships. The guy is Good but not even Very Good or Great on a scale level. He is Good like I said before a Seahawk fan comes on here to question my Post but barley makes my Top 10 QB's in the league today. He is around 8-10 basically. I don't even think that is a dis. I would take Rodgers, Brady, Andrew, Peyton, Ben, Brees, Flacco, Eli, and Romo over him when those guys are healthy today.

[crazycolt1]

That was crappy - and not fair for Detroit.  My heart goes out to their fans.  It was so obvious, I can't believe the official was standing right there looking at it.  No excuses.

I agree. With all the preaching from the refs about wanting to get things right and with the instant replay available it seems they cant get it right. Maybe it's my imagination but it seems like there are at least a couple of bad calls that could be corrected every week.

[ThaCaliColt]

Yes I agree. I think Wilson is a talented athlete but I would rank him average for a pro level quarterback. theres something about these Seahawks too they are getting cocky.

[rsrobinson]

I see the Luck homers are out in force tonight trying to denigrate Russell Wilson.  Wilson plays behind arguably the worst o-line in the league, had absolutely no pass protection or running game tonight, and still went 20-26, 287 yards, 1 TD, 0 ints, and had another 40 yard rushing.  Wilson was their entire offense and he did most of it after the play broke down.

 

I like Luck but he's been hot garbage so far this year.  Wilson has been better in every way.

[amfootball]

I see the Luck homers are out in force tonight trying to denigrate Russell Wilson.  Wilson plays behind arguably the worst o-line in the league, had absolutely no pass protection or running game tonight, and still went 20-26, 287 yards, 1 TD, 0 ints, and had another 40 yard rushing.  Wilson was their entire offense and he did most of it after the play broke down.

 

I like Luck but he's been hot garbage so far this year.  Wilson has been better in every way.

Hi rsrob!  I am glad to see you back!  I had posted a few times up here how much I have missed you and your break down of the Hawks.

 

You are right. Wilson was the best player on the field last night. How do you see the team shaping up with Kam back? Seems like the O is still really struggling as they can't seem to get Graham going although he had a few catches last night.

 

How about the division? The Cards look solid but the Rams seem pesky this year with wins over them and you guys. Too bad you did not play GB later this season with Kam back as it might have been different.

 

P.S. what are your thoughts on the play call in the SB? Do you blame Carroll, Bevell or do you think it was just poor execution?