So I seen a thread very similar to this when my friend was checking his KC Forums on his laptop and figured why not start one up here. Basically each week we can discuss how the Lions can beat there opponent..

So week one we have the Bears..my thoughts..

Offense

- Try and keep Julius Peppers away from Stafford.
- Get Best the Ball often (Will Chicagos Defense be able to keep up with Best..)

Defense

- Break Cutler (Should happen on the first drive after 3 straight sacks...)
- Limit the Running Game

The only thing that worries me about this game is Martz, because he runs an offense that can surprise anyone, but does he have the tools to do it in Chicago? He didn't have much here in Detroit but he's shown he can make something out of nothing (While getting his QB Killed).

Hey guys wanted to get your view on my fantasy team, was late to the draft by 3 rounds so I kinda go screwed but heres what I came out with and am pretty happy with it (Yea, I got Stafford, only good QB available after everyone had there turn)

QB - Matthew Stafford
RB - Ray Rice
RB - Jamaal Charles
WR - Steve Smith (CAR)
WR - Larry Fitzgerald (Auto-Pick)
WR - Eddie Royal
TE - Zack Miller (OAK)
Def - New York Jets
K - Sebastian Janikowski

Reserve

RB - CJ Spiller
RB - Jerome Harrison
WR - Santonio Holmes (Yea, Auto-Pick..I was like wtf..)
WR - Mike Williams (Tampa)
QB - Carson Palmer
Def - Arizona

I'm actually thinking about dropping Holmes for Mohamed Massaquoi..thoughts?

Raiola and Stafford on 'O'
KVB on 'D'
Hanson on 'ST'

Vanden Bosch has made quite an impression on his teammates with his leadership in a short time.

You can include sports.

But I'll start- I DVR Teen Mom on MTV.

-If any of you watch that show I have a question on something im trying to figure out in that show.

How many WRs do the Ravens need good lord, Boldin, Stallworth, Mason, Mark Clayton, and now TJ?.

It looks like the underneath stuff is going to be available all day long. For those of you who thought a great D line would protect our CB's, that is exactly why it won't.

Now, we really haven't seen much of the "press coverage" that we were told we would be running, so I guess there's hope that this will change things. Personally, I'm not holding my breath.

Now, last year with a soft front four we had to have the LB's playing up in the line too much to be effective in pass coverage. Add to that Foote was horrible at pass protection and Sims was just plain lost and it was as bad as it looked.

So, just like every other team out there we have played very vanilla with both our O and our D. I could see them blitzing and dropping guys back into coverage with this group. I could see us giving up yards but not TD's, just like the Buffalo game.

Its my hope that we still add a LB like Howard before the season starts. It looks as though the Raiders aren't going to be playing that late round trade game though, so I'm not sure we pull the trigger.

Its easy to negate that front four if you can get the ball out quickly. To the extent that we can knock guys off their routes with that famous "press coverage" we've heard so much about is where our D will shine or just be playing to keep the other team out of the end zone knowing that they will be getting yardage in chunks.

So, Follet has been invisible..Levy is going to be a big question mark with his health, but having a D line that doesn't need the babysitting that last years required will help.

Really good QB's will do what they've done for years and carve these guys up for the most part. While I would put Aaron Rogers and Favre in that category Cutler isn't going to have the time to be a really good QB.

Nothing shocking here. This could change some as the season goes on and they have a chance to figure out how to quit letting teams dink and dunk on them. They have nothing to lose by being aggressive and finally have some real leadership on the field with KVB so maybe that will help.

I expect our O to be good enough to really get after most of the teams we face. Our special teams FINALLY got help as they have added lots of guys whose MO's include tackles on coverage units. FINALLY getting a return guy was big, we have to win the field position game if we are going to be competitive.

They have everything they need to be average.

Pete Carroll and the Seahawks again: Seattle's coach must stop the bleeding on the offensive line. While it was a nice move to pick up Stacy Andrews from the Eagles for a seventh-round pick, the trade is going to lead to the departure of right tackle Sean Locklear, who, according to multiple sources, is being shopped in a trade and isn't expected to be around by opening day. Left tackle Russell Okung is out with an ankle injury and is questionable for the opener. The left guard job is open and now the right tackle job is in flux.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...ohn&id=5536408

WR Stefan Logan who was relased by the Steelers. He averaged 26.7 per KO return and over 9 on punt returns. Guy is 5' 6" and caught one pass for 5 yards last year, he's 29 years old. They signed him, not sure who goes.

LaGarrette Blount. Titans just released him.

TomK reports Bly could be resigned after a few weeks if things aren't working out with the younger guys. I think I would have kept him and put Berry on the PS.

If anybody wants to keep this one going let me know and I'll sign up. Bottle of demon juice to the winner or cash equivalent. I'll have to talk with MB on how to mail booze!

Anybody want this going?

Who is the player who made it that you most wanted to see cut.

Which cut did you like the least and who did you want over him.

Via Scheftet on twitter, traded for Gronkowski. Great move, I was hoping Lions would get Smith. Great use of a guy taken late in draft.

Still looking for a stream to the game so I can watch it at "work"