Are the 2008 Detroit Lions the Worst Team in NFL History? [Archive]

MunkyBrain

11-27-2008, 04:37 PM

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/11/26/are-the-2008-detroit-lions-the-worst-team-in-nfl-history/

It's 2:30 pm Thanksgiving Day and Detroit is getting goatseed by the Tenessee Titans...um yeah, I'd have to say that this year my Lions have outdone themselves..usually they're just the worst team in the NFL.

This year they decided to make history.

On a golf course somewhere Wayne Fontes is laughing his fat ass off...

Oh well...at least there's the Michigan Wolverines...Oh wait..they suck too!

Damn..

tin_heart_gal

11-27-2008, 05:14 PM

I watched the game today, and when it was 35 - 3 in the 2nd quarter, I pretty much hung up any hopes that they would actually win one.
Yes, I am inclined to believe that they are officially the worst team in history.

southARsmiler

11-27-2008, 05:17 PM

STILL to early to tell...I tend to believe that on any given Sunday that can win. I do believe they ahve more talent than alot of winless teams from the past, but hte remaining schedule is tough..We will see

Badbill

11-27-2008, 07:34 PM

Sensual Woman

11-27-2008, 07:47 PM

I dunno, Miami was pretty bad last year...1 - 15...

MSU

11-27-2008, 09:51 PM

No, they may be in the top five or so once all is said and done, depending upon whether they actually win one in December.......

For my money, it's the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first year of the franchise, finishing 0-14 (then going on to lose their first 12 games of 1977 before they finally won their first-ever game.....)

That team was atrocious. Detroit would be good enough to kick a Jason Hanson field goal to win. :)

FeIsTy FaV

11-27-2008, 10:18 PM

Well, You are the master at sucking so I'm gonna take your word for it.

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/11/26/are-the-2008-detroit-lions-the-worst-team-in-nfl-history/

It's 2:30 pm Thanksgiving Day and Detroit is getting goatseed by the Tenessee Titans...um yeah, I'd have to say that this year my Lions have outdone themselves..usually they're just the worst team in the NFL.

This year they decided to make history.

On a golf course somewhere Wayne Fontes is laughing his fat ass off...

Oh well...at least there's the Michigan Wolverines...Oh wait..they suck too!

Damn..

eagle100

11-27-2008, 11:09 PM

The Lions are pretty bad. But the worst ever? I guess we'll have to see how the rest of the year plays out.

Asha

11-27-2008, 11:26 PM

I couldn't finish watching the game because it was so pitiful. They may not be the worst time of all time but rank pretty high up there. It takes alot for me to actually turn off a football game.

Xanadu7

11-27-2008, 11:42 PM

I haven't tracked the Lions, even though they're in same division as the Bears

When I think of the Lions, I remember Barry Sanders. He was a class act

ncsurf

11-27-2008, 11:48 PM

right on

MunkyBrain

11-28-2008, 05:01 AM

I hope they lose them all, I hate how the Fords have run this team into the gutter, maybe a 0-16 season will be enough to get Ford Sr. to turn the team over to his son. They are a joke and the fans have quit on them, almost 4 games in a row blacked out.

I'm not sure Jr. could do any better..I'd rather just see the Fords sell the team. Maybe the fans could boycott Ford Motor Co. until that happens..It's a catchy slogan: "Support the Lions--Drive a Chevy!!!"

Badbill

11-28-2008, 08:18 AM

I think it was Jr. who got the ball rolling for millen to be axed. He was asked publicly and he said if he was in charge, changes would be made, and a few days later millen was gone.

Catman354

11-28-2008, 10:26 AM

The Lions, as bad as they are this year, aren't near as bad as the teams were during the "strike years" about 20 years ago. THOSE teams really sucked. The Lions show some promise, they really need an offensive line badly and a quarterback. They have good recievers and a decent running back. Thier defense is mediocre, but not the worst I've ever seen.

crow_worc

11-28-2008, 10:29 AM

As they say...Wait til next year.

surfnchat

11-28-2008, 11:01 PM

Man, the Lions stink... I got Calvin Johnson on one of my fantasy teams. Best thing about the Lions this year!

MrHyde

11-29-2008, 12:39 PM

Looks like they may be.

MunkyBrain

12-01-2008, 11:23 AM

I think it was Jr. who got the ball rolling for millen to be axed. He was asked publicly and he said if he was in charge, changes would be made, and a few days later millen was gone.

I believed Millan needed to be axed after the 1st season. So did about 1 million other people...

If saying that Millian needed to be fired 10 motherfucking years after any reasonable person would have said the same...if that suddenly qualifies Ford jr. to run the team...well, Jeezus...talk about having some low fucking expectations from ownership...(of course that comes w/ following the Lions..)

The Fords are a virus. They need to go...

Badbill

12-01-2008, 12:41 PM

I think there is a power struggle between Ford Sr and Ford Jr concerning the Lions.
We can only hope for something better, but like you said. The Fords need to go

MunkyBrain

12-01-2008, 12:55 PM

The Fords are the one constant...coaches, players and GMs have all come and gone but the team has consistently been an NFL underachiever.

It's also intersesting to note that Ford purchased the team in 1960...which is right about when they started their suckocracy...

The Thanksgiving game was the worst I've ever seen...and that's saying plenty. Its just really depressing....

Here's something that does make me smile...

September 25, 2008, DETROIT

— Lions owner William Clay Ford, Sr. expressed consternation and anger Monday upon realizing that Matt Millen had been acting as president and general manager of the team for the past three years. "I could have sworn I'd fired that lunkhead back in '05 and promoted Mariucci," Ford said when reporters questioned him about Millen leaving the team. "I guess that's why I kept seeing him in the halls. My God, how's the team been doing?" Ford excused himself without further comment on the issue, saying he had to call star running back Barry Sanders and assure him his job with the team was safe regardless of front-office issues.

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jmsmith12345

12-01-2008, 01:21 PM

They may become the worst team in NFL history by going 0-16 this year. If they do win one, however, they can still cling to the label of "Worst Franchise in NFL History" for at least one more year. These jokers make the Cardinals look like a model franchise.

Shawn_N_Sandiego

12-01-2008, 01:29 PM

learman3

12-01-2008, 01:41 PM

I wasn't going to say anything, but since you brought it up.

Yes, this year they are the worst team. The Pats lived with the same situation for a number of years with an owner that basically had his head up his a**. Craft took over and look at them now.

US.gent

12-04-2008, 09:39 AM

Shawn_N_Sandiego

12-04-2008, 11:34 AM

Last year I thought the Falcons were the worst team - EVER. They may have won more games, but the organization was in complete shambles...

Amazing what a year can do. Maybe there is hope for the Lions in the future...

Not likely.... The Falcons owner actually cares about winning, they struggled thanks to Mr Dogfighter screwing them over, not sure if they have even recovered all that money that he owes them, the Falcons are a good franchise and make sound decisions, the Lions let Millen G.M. about 5 years to long.

US.gent

12-04-2008, 11:44 AM

Not likely.... The Falcons owner actually cares about winning, they struggled thanks to Mr Dogfighter screwing them over, not sure if they have even recovered all that money that he owes them, the Falcons are a good franchise and make sound decisions, the Lions let Millen G.M. about 5 years to long.

I hear ya. But isn't Millen out now? Maybe they'll get it straightened out.

Shawn_N_Sandiego

12-04-2008, 11:48 AM

I hear ya. But isn't Millen out now? Maybe they'll get it straightened out.

He is out now, but its going to take them 4-5 years to get out of the hole he put them in.

US.gent

12-04-2008, 11:51 AM

He is out now, but its going to take them 4-5 years to get out of the hole he put them in.

Maybe, but if you can get a good QB pick this year and add some other good picks (like the Falcons did last year) you might be able to turn it around faster than you think. The Falcons first 5 picks from last year's draft were quality pics that are contributing.

Shawn_N_Sandiego

12-04-2008, 11:59 AM

Maybe, but if you can get a good QB pick this year and add some other good picks (like the Falcons did last year) you might be able to turn it around faster than you think. The Falcons first 5 picks from last year's draft were quality pics that are contributing.

Thats the biggest mistake they could make (see David Carr/Houston Texans) ... you have to build the team from the trenches out, if there is no one to block for that brand new QB ya just got he will get killed as a rookie, sophomore, and after two years you wont be able to get him to even say hike let aloe win a game. Takes a QB rookie generally 2 years to get the NFL game(some exceptions here.. but even Payton Manning struggled his first year) as well as a O-line to jell. Just my opinion but all the football I have watched (According to the wife WAY to much) its the trend, take Titans for example, average QB but their Oline and D line are phenomenal hence the record.

US.gent

12-04-2008, 12:04 PM

Thats the biggest mistake they could make (see David Carr/Houston Texans) ... you have to build the team from the trenches out, if there is no one to block for that brand new QB ya just got he will get killed as a rookie, sophomore, and after two years you wont be able to get him to even say hike let aloe win a game. Takes a QB rookie generally 2 years to get the NFL game(some exceptions here.. but even Payton Manning struggled his first year) as well as a O-line to jell. Just my opinion but all the football I have watched (According to the wife WAY to much) its the trend, take Titans for example, average QB but their Oline and D line are phenomenal hence the record.

Okay, I'll give you that. I guess I've gotten spoiled with Matt Ryan being a freak of a rookie. So if you can get several good picks this year for O-line and Defense and grab a QB next year, maybe you'll be okay in about 3 years. Hang in there man. Take heart in this...at least it can't get worse.

Shawn_N_Sandiego

12-04-2008, 12:16 PM

Okay, I'll give you that. I guess I've gotten spoiled with Matt Ryan being a freak of a rookie. So if you can get several good picks this year for O-line and Defense and grab a QB next year, maybe you'll be okay in about 3 years. Hang in there man. Take heart in this...at least it can't get worse.

Ryan was a solid QB at B.C,, but the Falcons are really smart in the sense they only give him 3 reads on the same side of the field, they are brilliant in how they have handled him. And as far as take heart.. I am a Charger fan eating a huge oe piece of humble pie, I just hate to see the what has happened to the Lions whom wasted the talents of the best RB in history due to years of poor management

US.gent

12-04-2008, 12:26 PM

Ryan was a solid QB at B.C,, but the Falcons are really smart in the sense they only give him 3 reads on the same side of the field, they are brilliant in how they have handled him. And as far as take heart.. I am a Charger fan eating a huge oe piece of humble pie, I just hate to see the what has happened to the Lions whom wasted the talents of the best RB in history due to years of poor management

Okay, well glad to see that you aren't in the hole with the Lions, but ouch, the Chargers are falling apart.

As for the Lions, I agree about what they did to Sanders, and right now they are doing it to Calvin Johnson too.

Badbill

12-04-2008, 12:45 PM

Shawn_N_Sandiego

12-04-2008, 12:49 PM

The Lions would be in good shape for the upcoming draft, if it wasnt for the fact that they are the Lions. Years and years of bad picks in the first round, I think they only have two left (Johnson and Sims) from the past 7 years. They need to draft defense first, I think they will have two picks in the first round (thank you Cowboys). They just need to let another teams management draft for them.

That and there is really no clear cut #1 kind of guy coming out of the draft this year, if they could trade down and grab more picks that would be best, but no one this year is going to jump up for anyone, there just is'nt that franchise guy coming out of the draft.

sandycrotch

12-04-2008, 01:16 PM

I dunno, Miami was pretty bad last year...1 - 15...

Sensual, go easy on my Dolphins. Oh and by the way, it's conceivable that they could win the division this year.

sandycrotch

12-04-2008, 01:20 PM

He is out now, but its going to take them 4-5 years to get out of the hole he put them in.

Don't be so sure, look at Miami, first year coach and GM and they are competitive, I didn't say good, I said competitive, it will take a few years to be good, but what a turnaround! It can happen, have faith! I am not sure, but I believe they have won more games this year, than the previous three. Combined that is.

Shawn_N_Sandiego

12-04-2008, 01:27 PM

Don't be so sure, look at Miami, first year coach and GM and they are competitive, I didn't say good, I said competitive, it will take a few years to be good, but what a turnaround! It can happen, have faith! I am not sure, but I believe they have won more games this year, than the previous three. Combined that is.

Miami actually had a good team, Cameron was just not what they needed as a head coach, nor was Saban....Parcells is famous for taking a team with mid range talent, getting them to believe and playing physical football. The dolphins have made some great moves in the past year and a half getting Porter, Pennignton, and actually getting Ricky to stop the weed and help pound the rock. Their biggest problem (in my opinion) was not talent, it was heart, like the chargers 14-2 and 2 years later they are 4-8.... what changed?.... coaching.

texsgal

12-05-2008, 12:50 AM

I think they Lions need new ownership!!

Intensetaster

12-05-2008, 12:53 AM

Yes they are and my Vikings had better NOT give them the first W.

You are exactly right texsgal.......they need a whole new plan

US.gent

12-05-2008, 08:09 AM

I think they Lions need new ownership!!

Definitely! On that subject...so do the Raiders. Did you see that debacle last night? Wow!

texsgal

12-05-2008, 12:16 PM

Definitely! On that subject...so do the Raiders. Did you see that debacle last night? Wow!

Honestly.. Al Davis needs to be committed.. There is something very wrong with that man

southARsmiler

12-05-2008, 12:22 PM

TRUE..and the sad part is that nobody around him will stand up to him...The Lions may have the worst record, but Oakland has the worse franchise right now

US.gent

12-05-2008, 12:23 PM

I think we could probably all agree on that one!

TIGUY

12-06-2008, 09:52 AM

Hellboy...that "in love" tag has gone to your head too much! Why in hell would you want to ask about your Lions in this room? there are other types of sports ya know....

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/11/26/are-the-2008-detroit-lions-the-worst-team-in-nfl-history/

It's 2:30 pm Thanksgiving Day and Detroit is getting goatseed by the Tenessee Titans...um yeah, I'd have to say that this year my Lions have outdone themselves..usually they're just the worst team in the NFL.

This year they decided to make history.

On a golf course somewhere Wayne Fontes is laughing his fat ass off...

Oh well...at least there's the Michigan Wolverines...Oh wait..they suck too!

Damn..

MunkyBrain

12-06-2008, 01:54 PM

Hellboy...that "in love" tag has gone to your head too much! Why in hell would you want to ask about your Lions in this room? there are other types of sports ya know....

wow...the Lions are so bad that TIGUY doesn't think they belong in a sports thread.

I don't blame you a bit man. They're kind of turning into the Washington Generals, aren't they? :)

scoobertina

12-06-2008, 01:56 PM

Yes they are and my Vikings had better NOT give them the first W.

You are exactly right texsgal.......they need a whole new plan

You got that right... besides there is now a bet on this game.. and I INTEND to win!!!

MunkyBrain

12-06-2008, 01:59 PM

I think we could probably all agree on that one!

I disagree...at least Oakland has been to a Superbowl in recent memory...Hell, the Lions have never even been to one. Reading Tiguys post I had an epiphany..The Lions are the NFL's version of the Washington Generals (the team that the Harlem Globetrotters whup up on)

Their one reason to exist is to make other teams look good in the highlight tapes... :(

Badbill

12-06-2008, 07:07 PM

Another TV blackout for the lions, when are they going to figure out the fans dont care anymore

sandycrotch

12-07-2008, 01:05 PM

Miami actually had a good team, Cameron was just not what they needed as a head coach, nor was Saban....Parcells is famous for taking a team with mid range talent, getting them to believe and playing physical football. The dolphins have made some great moves in the past year and a half getting Porter, Pennignton, and actually getting Ricky to stop the weed and help pound the rock. Their biggest problem (in my opinion) was not talent, it was heart, like the chargers 14-2 and 2 years later they are 4-8.... what changed?.... coaching.

Yeah Shawn, Not sure what the enamorization (yes I made that word up) with Norv Turner is. That guy is a great coordinator, but a lousy head coach. He has notoriously not only underachieved everywhere as a head coach, but has succeeded in running three teams into the ground now. The only one worse is probably Dave Wannstedt. Who single handedly killed my beloved Dolphins after successfully mediocerizing the Bears. Now he is off killing the tradition of Pitt Football.

surfnchat

12-08-2008, 12:09 PM

Another TV blackout for the lions, when are they going to figure out the fans dont care anymore

I think a blackout would be an improvement in programming. Sorry dude... It's been rough watching the Lions play and I'm not even a fan!

MrHyde

12-08-2008, 12:13 PM

As the season progresses it is seeming more and more possible. How do you not win a game with Megatron on the roster?

surfnchat

12-08-2008, 12:33 PM

As the season progresses it is seeming more and more possible. How do you not win a game with Megatron on the roster?

Maybe we should start a pool... When will Detroit win it's first game? My money is on Week 16 -- of next season!

MrHyde

12-08-2008, 12:34 PM

Maybe we should start a pool... When will Detroit win it's first game? My money is on Week 16 -- of next season!

You're a glass half full guy I see :D

surfnchat

12-08-2008, 12:43 PM

You're a glass half full guy I see :D

That's me! I got Megatron on my FF team... only reason I watch the Lions. I'm waiting for him to walk into the locker room with an AK-47 and say "Time to get ridda some deadwood Mutha-F*%^&ers!" :D

superman37

12-11-2008, 01:06 AM

as bad as these lions are, I do not beleive they are the worst ever. I do remember a few season ago those 49'rs being.....not so wonderful themselves.

Badbill

12-11-2008, 06:00 PM

And now Dominic Raiola mouths off and tell the last fan, if your not happy dont come to the game. LOL

Big O

12-11-2008, 06:08 PM

I think the 76 Buccaneers were the worst team ever. I think they were the first team in the modern era that didn't win a game in a regular season

Shawn_N_Sandiego

12-11-2008, 06:28 PM

I know they are bad... but I still think that title belongs to the Tampa Bay Bucs... 1976, 0-14 and only averaged 9 points a game... ya have to hand it to Matt Millen.. he sure did wreck that team for at least another 3-4 years, gotta be hardcore to be a Lions fan that's for sure.

I think the 76 Buccaneers were the worst team ever. I think they were the first team in the modern era that didn't win a game in a regular season

Well said!:ok

Badbill

12-29-2008, 02:21 PM

Well Same old Same old for this disaster of a team, they fire the coach, and all but two coaches, then promote the assistant GM to take over (without interviewing anyone) blaaaahhhh same old same old

jmsmith12345

12-29-2008, 02:24 PM

I think 0-16 says it all. They are now the worst team of all time. The '76 Bucs are a very close second, but this Lions team not only sucked, they had absolutely no heart or pride. Maybe they can go 1-15 next year...baby steps people, baby steps.

sportchef

12-29-2008, 02:33 PM

have faith ...look at the Dolphins!

Badbill

12-29-2008, 02:45 PM

have faith ...look at the Dolphins!

How can you have faith, the Lions could have waited for Bill Parcells to opt out after the Dolphins owner sells the team, but no, the promote from within.

Fargo...really

12-29-2008, 05:10 PM

Have to agree, they are the worst NFL team.

No interest in working together.
No interest in doing the extra it takes to win.
No interest in putting together a real team rather than a collection of players.
No interest.

Badbill

12-29-2008, 07:48 PM

Nope the NFL needs to step in and take the francise away from the Fords, 50 years of failure is enough

cherokeered

12-29-2008, 08:09 PM

according to the stats....yes, they have the record....but on the plus side...cant be any worse...so if they win a game they improve substantially next year....

FeIsTy FaV

12-29-2008, 08:51 PM

They are the worst, I agree... But just wait till they are good. You will be saying...... that crazy fav, her team is finally winning :)

Can you believe my 2 favorite teams are the 2 worst in the NFL????? Not a good season if you are a Chiefs and Lions fan.