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The Lions have made NFL History, but the wrong kind. That is what the Detroit Lions fans heard a lot last year, as their team went an unprecedented 0-16. The 76 Buccaneers went 0-14, but it wasn't just losing, but the way the Lions lost. Well, Matt Millen has moved on to ESPN where he will do just fine. He's very similar to Isiah Thomas actually - great athlete, great sportsman, horrible executive. Regardless, the Lions drafted Matthew Stafford out of Georgia with the first overall pick. He brings a renewed life to a city that rides it's Red Wings everywhere, has the Tigers finally back to annual contention, and the Pistons have a recent NBA title.
How does the team look for this year?
Veteran Daunte Culpepper is listed as the starting QB this year. However, we're all just waiting to see how this kid with a monster arm performs. Stafford did not play an incredibly difficult defense during College, but he also didn't play anyone that was that weak. It seems his maturity is another huge piece that the Lions have not had in years - a mature leader. For Lions fans, the face of the franchise was the aforementioned Matt Millen. Maybe Stafford can throw it to one of the many WR's on that roster.
Last year the Lions finished 30th in Offensive YPG
Last year the Lions finished 27th in Points per game
Last year the Lions finished 32nd in Yards allowed per game
Last year the Lions finished 32nd in Points allowed per game, and by a margin of 3 points worse than the Rams.
They didn't really do anything right, but the Lions are renewed with new energy, and a slew of new talent will be brought on. This year? They will march on to 3 wins. One against the Browns (whom they play twice). They will beat the Bengals, and I can see an upset of St. Louis in week 8, right after their bye week.
As we all know, the night is darkest just before dawn. There is nowhere to go but up for the Lions.
- Dave
The Lions have made NFL History, but the wrong kind. That is what the Detroit Lions fans heard a lot last year, as their team went an unprecedented 0-16. The 76 Buccaneers went 0-14, but it wasn't just losing, but the way the Lions lost. Well, Matt Millen has moved on to ESPN where he will do just fine. He's very similar to Isiah Thomas actually - great athlete, great sportsman, horrible executive. Regardless, the Lions drafted Matthew Stafford out of Georgia with the first overall pick. He brings a renewed life to a city that rides it's Red Wings everywhere, has the Tigers finally back to annual contention, and the Pistons have a recent NBA title.
How does the team look for this year?
Veteran Daunte Culpepper is listed as the starting QB this year. However, we're all just waiting to see how this kid with a monster arm performs. Stafford did not play an incredibly difficult defense during College, but he also didn't play anyone that was that weak. It seems his maturity is another huge piece that the Lions have not had in years - a mature leader. For Lions fans, the face of the franchise was the aforementioned Matt Millen. Maybe Stafford can throw it to one of the many WR's on that roster.
Last year the Lions finished 30th in Offensive YPG
Last year the Lions finished 27th in Points per game
Last year the Lions finished 32nd in Yards allowed per game
Last year the Lions finished 32nd in Points allowed per game, and by a margin of 3 points worse than the Rams.
They didn't really do anything right, but the Lions are renewed with new energy, and a slew of new talent will be brought on. This year? They will march on to 3 wins. One against the Browns (whom they play twice). They will beat the Bengals, and I can see an upset of St. Louis in week 8, right after their bye week.
As we all know, the night is darkest just before dawn. There is nowhere to go but up for the Lions.
- Dave
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