Oracle of DelphiDetroit Lions Preview
August 8th 2008 00:42
The Detroit Lions
In 2008/09 after a lot of players leaving this new look Lions squad looks to build on momentum from last season with Jon Kitna even making bold predictions once again. GM Matt Millen finally has not resorted to drafting another high0priced headache with their first pick in the draft, taking an O-Lineman in Gosder Cheriliurs out of Boston College at 17.
The Lions have a chance in this division with Da Bears trying to right their ship, Vikings missing out on Favre and Packers moving on after #4. I predict that the Lions are in the thick of things and come up just short to the Vikes.
OFFENSE
Kitna again will start and will be successful trusting his big receivers and not trying to make things happen out of nothing as mistakes happen turnovers are killing this squad. Stanton and Orlovsky will backup, but I don’t see the future of Lion football in either sadly.
Kevin Smith is the answer in the run game but can he adapt to the pro level because if he can, watch out. Tatum Bell will be another that will get an opportunity.
Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson are men among boys out there at times. They will continue to get better the more snaps they get. Role guys after those two, so it’s up for grabs, I am looking for Moore to find his role.
I see Dominic Raiola and not much else on this line as they are in dire need of some pass and run protection and some stability in what can be expected at this point.
DEFENSE
Minus part-timer Shaun Rogers, they will still mathematically have to be better than last year, right? I am unsure of this Line and any pressure will be a surprise. Not too many notable guys worth talking about.
Ernie Sims is the man for the LBs, but a lot of question marks for this unit also. Rookie Dizon looks like he has the tools to compete.
Bullocks has starting potential and can lament his spot if he performs and the secondary looks to add a couple guys but keep things together and get better and read each others reactions and timing quicker.
Jason Hanson is money! Short long or otherwise. Marinelli has his type of roster for the most part so look for him to make it or break it this season as Kitna will try and take them to the ship.
In 2008/09 after a lot of players leaving this new look Lions squad looks to build on momentum from last season with Jon Kitna even making bold predictions once again. GM Matt Millen finally has not resorted to drafting another high0priced headache with their first pick in the draft, taking an O-Lineman in Gosder Cheriliurs out of Boston College at 17.
The Lions have a chance in this division with Da Bears trying to right their ship, Vikings missing out on Favre and Packers moving on after #4. I predict that the Lions are in the thick of things and come up just short to the Vikes.
OFFENSE
Kitna again will start and will be successful trusting his big receivers and not trying to make things happen out of nothing as mistakes happen turnovers are killing this squad. Stanton and Orlovsky will backup, but I don’t see the future of Lion football in either sadly.
Kevin Smith is the answer in the run game but can he adapt to the pro level because if he can, watch out. Tatum Bell will be another that will get an opportunity.
Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson are men among boys out there at times. They will continue to get better the more snaps they get. Role guys after those two, so it’s up for grabs, I am looking for Moore to find his role.
I see Dominic Raiola and not much else on this line as they are in dire need of some pass and run protection and some stability in what can be expected at this point.
DEFENSE
Minus part-timer Shaun Rogers, they will still mathematically have to be better than last year, right? I am unsure of this Line and any pressure will be a surprise. Not too many notable guys worth talking about.
Ernie Sims is the man for the LBs, but a lot of question marks for this unit also. Rookie Dizon looks like he has the tools to compete.
Bullocks has starting potential and can lament his spot if he performs and the secondary looks to add a couple guys but keep things together and get better and read each others reactions and timing quicker.
Jason Hanson is money! Short long or otherwise. Marinelli has his type of roster for the most part so look for him to make it or break it this season as Kitna will try and take them to the ship.
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