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Meet the New Lions, Same as the Old Lions
Published: August 25, 2009
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It’s next to impossible to judge the Detroit Lions based upon preseason action. They went undefeated last preseason then proceeded to wander about the United States in a daze during the regular season as they got their cans handed to them by every team they played against.
But at least they’re in Canton!
During the offseason, they’ve been somewhat revamped. There were substantial upgrades at linebacker. That pretty much sums it up.
As far as the draft goes, let’s be honest. They squandered two first round draft picks by choosing players that were definitely not needed to build the team.
Historically, quarterbacks drafted No. 1 generally do not do well in the NFL. The odds are against Stafford being successful even with a decent team, and Detroit is definitely not a decent team.
And picking a tight end? They gave up Roy Williams for a tight end? A tight end that hasn’t played a preseason snap because he’s already injured? Not a good sign at all, my friends.
But they got linebackers!
Last season, Detroit did so awful primarily because of poor play on their offensive and defensive lines and poor play from their secondary. Based upon what they’ve been showing so far in the preseason, they are having problems on their offensive and defensive lines as well as their secondary. They did nothing to really significantly upgrade any positions that contributed directly to their historical run last year.
Fellow Lions fans, it’s going to be a long season!
The Lions Will Make Stafford No. 1, Here We Go Again!
Published: April 25, 2009
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Oh, to be a Lions fan.
Stafford, who was rated by most analysts as the top QB in a mediocre draft that was described by some as “a crap shoot,” will be the highest paid player in the NFL.
Detroit had a choice between an elite trio of linebackers and a so-so quarterback, and they took the so-so quarterback.
I have a Charles Rogers jersey, a Shawn Rogers jersey, and a Kevin Jones jersey. I have three Joey Harrington jerseys (I’m a glutton for punishment). If Stafford can even manage to lead the Lions to a winning season (heaven forbid the playoffs), I’ll buy a Stafford jersey.
He’s guaranteed $41.7 million to lead the worst football team in the history of the NFL. That’s more guaranteed money than Albert Haynesworth got.
I take it back. He’s guaranteed to make $41.7 million to learn how to be a backup quarterback, just like Charlie Batch (Steelers), Harrington (third string backup, Saints), Kitna (Cowboys), and Orlovsky (Texans).
I hope he has padded pants because he’s destined to be riding the pine for another team as soon as he sets the next record for most sacks taken in a season, or picks, or both. I’m thinking he’ll probably end up in Cleveland.
I wonder if Stafford can play the piano? If not, maybe Joey Harrington can teach him some lessons. Obviously, Joey didn’t teach the Lions any lessons.
I have a guarantee of my own to make. Stafford will be Detroit’s next big bust. Take it to the bank, buddy.
