Detroit Lions Fail to Meet Even The Lowest of Expectations

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Published: November 1, 2009

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... have some expectations they should meet.

Sunday’s 17-10 loss, at home, to the St. Louis Rams was a total disaster. For the first time this season, the Lions looked completely unprepared.

Getting outplayed by a superior opponent is understandable for a rebuilding team like Detroit, but not being prepared to play, against a winless team, after a bye week is unacceptable.

The Rams have one dependable offensive option, Steven Jackson. How did the Lions coaching staff not know Jackson was going to get the ball on that third down play which he took 25 yards for the go-ahead touchdown?

Offensively, the Lions were just as disappointing. NFL receivers should catch passes that hit them in the hands. There were six clear drops by Detroit receivers in the first half and a few more over the final two quarters.

The offensive line was horrible, although this should come as n...

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