I think Jacobs is never to be heard from again even if he comes back late. If Lloyd stays healthy or Kaleb Johnson shows his stuff, I think they dumb Jacobs for the salary contribution. IF they struggle with the run game, they will want him back.

What does everyone think of Kyler Murray? I think he preforms better than being projected.

Lions are going to be a juggernaut on offense but as usual, their defense is injured again. They have a rookie RT, Penell is playing LT and a new center with no fanfare. I dont think they start the season hitting the ground running.

Kyler Murray will just be Kyler Murray. A QB good enough to beat you, bad enough to lose you the game (depends on which side you’re on). He’ll be with a very good offensive coach who can mask deficiencies but as a defense you have to force Murray to read things and bypass the first read.

I don’t know what other make of Detroit but I don’t see them as tough as the rest of the NFL predicts they will be. They don’t worry me but also won’t be an easy game.

Green Bay without Josh Jacobs they have a problem. He’s a very talented RB they know they will need him for the playoff run. Beating them comes down to interior pass rush because their QB gets nervous. Jared Goff has improved a lot in this regard and will stand in the pocket. You can still disrupt Love’s entire game with some pressures early on.

I have been looking at other division podcasts. Viking fans are realistic, of course Lions fan think they will win the division but its very funny that the Packers fans think they are going to the SB. The Jacobs conflict only make them think Love is going to breakout season and be an MVP candidate. Once Parsons come back, that their D will be top 5 . Its very funny to me. Does anyone think that is remotely possible?

If it wasn't for late game heroics, Green Bay would have defeated us 3 times. Detroit smoked us game one and a little closer game 2, but still a L. Minny was a split.

I am not sure the Bears added enough to be acting as if they will win the division. It will be a fight and we may not get those late game heroics now that the NFL has studied that film

4 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

If it wasn't for late game heroics, Green Bay would have defeated us 3 times. Detroit smoked us game one and a little closer game 2, but still a L. Minny was a split.

I am not sure the Bears added enough to be acting as if they will win the division. It will be a fight and we may not get those late game heroics now that the NFL has studied that film

Completely agree. The offense needs to give the defense leads. If that doesn't happen, don't count on the last minute stuff. Ever...

5 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

If it wasn't for late game heroics, Green Bay would have defeated us 3 times. Detroit smoked us game one and a little closer game 2, but still a L. Minny was a split.

I am not sure the Bears added enough to be acting as if they will win the division. It will be a fight and we may not get those late game heroics now that the NFL has studied that film

I lived in that mindset for so many years, I am flying with my positivity of Caleb and BJ, the key to our success going forward. Of course we have questions but we have a maniac for a coach and he aint putting up with losing. LT is not a problem. He values center and we got the best center in the draft and a vet that had no sacks or penalties. We have weapons. Defense has ?s but we have to see how the players they assembled do. Throw this vibe back in my face in a couple of months and say (I told you), but Im not even going there for now.

42 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

I lived in that mindset for so many years, I am flying with my positivity of Caleb and BJ, the key to our success going forward. Of course we have questions but we have a maniac for a coach and he aint putting up with losing. LT is not a problem. He values center and we got the best center in the draft and a vet that had no sacks or penalties. We have weapons. Defense has ?s but we have to see how the players they assembled do. Throw this vibe back in my face in a couple of months and say (I told you), but Im not even going there for now.

Im optimistic too but Detroit whooped our arses, GB was whooping it, and we gave JJ a comeback W. It comes down to Caleb being able to perform all 4 quarters and we havent seen much of that. He should improve but until then I will be excited but not like the GB fans.