It’s here! Finally! The days leading up to a path to a brighter tomorrow for the Red Wings. 2018 NHL trade season. I full expect Mike Greene, Gus Nyquist, Tomas Tatar, and even Andras Athanasiou to be dealt. It’s also a good possibility Petr Mrazek will go as well. The return will be too much for Ken…
Optimism when there is not much to be optimistic about
February 14 2018, Valentine’s Day, Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers will report to Tiger town, in Lakeland Florida. The rest of the team will report February 19. But, there isn’t the usual buzz around Tigers spring training this season. What with a rebuild and many forecasting a less than favorable season for the Motor City kitties. I…
Will the Lions switch to a 3-4 defense?
Assumed new Detroit Lions head coach, Matt Patricia, who is a big fan of the 3-4 defense, and currently runs the system for the New England Patriots. Patricia has had very good results with it. So the question that must be asked is, will he switch the Lions (currently 4-3 defensive scheme) to a 3-4…
To tank, or not to tank
Tanking in sports is an incredibly fascinating subject. It’s gone on for well quite a while. Why? Well (and that is a deep subject) there are various reasons this takes place: 1. The team has an aging roster and see top picks as a quick fix. 2. A teams payroll is out of control and…
Why 2018 & 2019 will not be lost Tigers seasons
While the baseball season is about to kick off with winter caravans and spring training. The thought of a bad bordering on hideous Tigers season leaves fans wondering what’s the point? Fair question. Let’s start with the fact the Tigers must see what’s in the minors as far talent. At some point or points during…
Exactly what is “the Patriot way?”
The New England Patriots are yet again in the Super Bowl. Big shock for sure. Why are they so successful? What is the secret of “the Patriot way?” For starters the Patriots draft extremely well. They get more out of lower draft picks than some teams get out of their top picks. What seems to…
New coach, but next step is critical
The only thing left is to cross the T’s and dot the I’s. It’s clear the Detroit Lions have found their next head coach in New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. That is a first. The Lions have actually identified the new coach. I’ve seen other teams bring in new coaches over the years…
The next Detroit champion
While the Red Wings and Tigers are in full rebuild mode. The Pistons struggling to find consistency and the Lions searching for a new head coach let’s take a look at who can possibly raise a championship banner. The Pistons: the verdict is still out wether this core group of players can find cohesiveness and…
With the first pick in the 2018 MLB draft
It’s an unusual position for the Detroit Tigers to be in. For much of the past decade they were adding trying to win a World Series. Now the rebuild is in full swing and thanks to the worst record the Tigers own the first pick in the 2018 MLB draft. An organization that loves big…
Roll of the dice
The Detroit Lions are reportedly going to name New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia head coach. After the Patriots finish their season either in the AFC title game or Super Bowl. Given his success with next to no Pro Bowl players Patricia may look attractive to the Lions who have had a handful of…
