Detroit Lions STUD Continues To Be Overlooked 

We forget, before there was Jason Hanson there was Eddie Murray. He was great a kicker too.

Joe Schmidt. Defined the middle linebacker position. Owned the pro bowl and all pro honors at position for a decade over big names like Sam Huff and Ray Neitske. Greatest Lion pre 2000s. And was a head coach with a winning record in Detroit. Hall of Fame, all time NFL honors, etc. Alex Karras was Aaron Donald of his time. 100 unofficial sacks in 9 seasons from 1960 to 1970. 1958 and 59 not included, but you could add 12 to 15 more. Bubba Baker had 65.5 sacks unofficially with the Lions including 25 in one season. Karras played a lot of seasons in 12 game years, and faced the great 1960s Packers twice a year, as well as the Jim Brown Cleveland teams

I said this all along, I love Kirby but Iffy showed how good he can be…what a great situation to be in

It's not one or the other. I think it's a fact that Iffy is on the last year of his rookie contract and Kirby Joseph will be on his last year after this season. I noticed when you said he was better then CJ, Kerby, but you forgot to mention Branch. Do you think Branch is better at Safety than Iffy? Don't forget the first 2 years Iffy played outside corner and that's what he was drafted as when we got him. I would keep Branch at nickel/slot because I think he's the best at that position than any player we have. Keep Kerby and Iffy together at Safety. If Iffy plays good this season, I'd be open to re-signing him. I don't like comparing Iffy verse Kerby, keep them together.

I think the question is fair. They drafted him and it took a while to adjust and find his way. The scheme change last year and injuries thrust him in and he did well for the second half of the season. Can he continue that play? I hope so. I think he will!

Bobby Layne was the best QB. Joe Schmidt was the best defensive player. Full stop. Both are in the HOF for good reason.

Kirby had a few picks and melefameu had a few as well now that we added Davis and Robertson and stole a pick from garbage bay with Arnold 🤣🤣 that was awesome 👍👍WE ARE DEFINITELY ALOT STRONGER THEN LAST SEASON 👏👏💪💪 THE NORTH DONT HAVE TO WORRY THE WHOLE NFL HAS TO WORRY CAUSE WE JUST PUT EVERYONE ON NOTICE #ONEPRIDE #GRITREADYWERECOMING LETS GO LIONS 💯

Joseph and Branch will be the safeties on the 4 3 defense Go Lions 💪😎

That's Brad finding another gem in the third round Go Lions

That dudes a stud. Fyi i seen u at a Mexican restaurant in spring lake on sunday. Lol i would have said hi but didnt want to interrupt ur lunch. Fyi i enjoy ur show😊

Agree 100% on Iffy. The only thing that can stop him is injuries. He's definitely above Joseph. Lots of people sleeping on him. Barry, CJ, Night Train Lane and Chris Spielman (because of on and off field contributions).

“Fast & long”😂

I’ve been telling people Iffy is the breakout star candidate for Detroit this year. I fully expect him to be the full-time starter and Joseph will be rotational. Branch and Iffy should be the starting safeties in base defense, then in nickel packages sometimes Branch will move up to nickel CB, and sometimes it will be Robertson at nickel CB.

Cannot overlook the original Silver Rush; Bubba Baker, Doug English, Dave Puriefoy and William Gay. Baker owns the single season sack record, even if it was an unofficial stat at the the time, and Doug English was a beast at DT. He and Karras are my two faves growing up. Joe Schmidt is a HOF and Spielman is right up there with him.

What Goff has done with Detroit is way better than what Stafford did with Detroit! He actually won a playoff game and should’ve won the NFC championship game!

Barry (middle left) Calvin Johnson (far right) Jason Hanson (far left) Chris Spielman (middle right)

Iffy is also great at blitzing from the safety position and getting home.

I feel you're stuck on the "What have you done for me lately" feeling with Iffy. He had his best season as a pro last year. Joseph had his worst, more than likely that hip was hindering him. We all have the big plays from Iffy still in our minds since they all happened at the end of the season and playoffs. It's the complete opposite for Joseph. I feel Branch and Joseph would be the best fit at this time if he's fully healthy with his hip. His injury started all the talk about his play regressing. He was putting up historical numbers at one point. Don't get me wrong, I AM A HUGE FAN OF IFFY. I wouldn't be upset one bit if they went with him over Joseph. Campbell and the defensive staff will find a way for him to make an impact. The Lions will be a very deadly nickel defense this year. Even more deadly with six DBs. There's depth like never before. There will be a time when everyone will have their moment / moments to impact big games. No matter who ends up where, the Lions will be EXTREMELY dangerous in the secondary.....FINALLY! #ONEPRIDE

I cannot Be Billy Sims or Matt Stafford! Billy didn't play long enough and Matt Stafford, Who I love at QB, Left! He made his big win elsewhere! It would Have to be Night Train Lane and Bobby Lane! The curse is there because he didn't want to leave and A QB needs to be up there!

I love Jerry Rice too. I grew up awe inspired by the guy, but I'd pick Calvin Johnson over him. Calvin Johnson was a freak of nature.

Iffy is a potential pro bowler. He’s a big part of reason we got to where we did. Apparently people weren’t watching the games like we did

I’ll take Billy Sims over Stafford! Saw him play, he was electric and much like Barry, was, at times, the entire offense it seemed! Great great player

Two of my favorites were always Stephen Boyd and Cory Schlesinger. Oddly enough, i feel like those are the types of players the team is looking for now....the gritty, hardworking, nose to the grindstone types who were never the most talented or physically gifted players on the field, but they worked as hard or harder than everyone else out there, and they just seemed to absolutely love what they do.

He's not better than Kerby. Kerby had to deal with covering blown assignments by subpar corners.

Iffy was our best defensive player on the team the last part of the season. He was everywhere making plays.

Iffy was one of my favorite picks from the Lions. It seems like when A/G turned him loose Iffy killed it. We are blessed to have all 3 of those guys.

When are we gonna get over the Stafford thing? Look at the faces of any player in lions history when they loose, these players came from winning college and high school teams and most of the time money is not a substitute for self esteem and when you’re under contract with the worst team in the NFL it takes a toll on you can you imagine what Stafford, Johnson and sanders had to endure off the field or in their home town? They all wanted to leave town and prove to the world that I am not a loser!

Iffy going to be better this year because of the upgrades on DL and corners added ...Lions top 5 defense this year write it down ...

Got a nose for the ball and he was excellent at blitzing the qb. Iffy has great instincts for sure and played great the 2nd half of last season. Hope it continues.

Iffy was great at zone but bad at man, and we have loaded up on great man def backs so I am not sold on Iffy being as good as we are probably going to be playing more man than zone. We'll see how he holds up.

Great problem…so slide Branch to nickel/slot and backup safety, and be able to run a Tampa 2 defense as an option? This year seems stacked.

I like our guys who don't get talked about as much! People like Barnes, Kirby, Iffy, and Mack are great.

1000% co-sign hes a superstar

My other 2 are Al “Bubba” Baker and Chris Speilmen

It's all about getting that chip when we win something then Jared will be the man Go Lions

I absolutely love Kirby Joseph but Its nice finally seeing someone say the same thing I have said. I think he will be the odd man out

you have 2 of the very best kickers ever Eddy Murry & Jason Hanson... I think Ed is are all time scoring leader

When will this channel come up with original content instead of just regurgitating what I’ve already read on pride of Detroit earlier in the day¿

Branch and kerby needs to be saftey

You gotta pause this caption 🤫

Staying healthy is a big IF .

Herman Moore

Joseph and Branch will be the safeties on the 4 3 defense Go Lions 💪😎

Bobby Layne > everybody.

Hanson over stafford

Not too late to change that thumbnail bro bro

I like Branch

Benny Blades

Bubba Baker

Billy Sims

With so many draft picks coming out of the gate on fire for the lions, there's a skewed perception on how to gage Lions draft picks. (Of course YOU are saying Iffy IS on fire already. ) There's still a some "let's see more" in the minds of folks. The thinking is by blossoming later in the year, he was able to work under the radar when opponents planned their offenses. A few more games of great play will bring Iffy more attention.

brian branch at safety if you want him on the field every down imo, id say amik at nickel until enis takes over

Agreed

Agreed!

You know it's Bobby Lane! And Night Train.

He’s a good spin down/box safety but we’ll see how the down field plays out.