dallas27 7 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Wow, you're pessimistic. Then again, I haven't exactly read that the media is jumping on the Lions bandwagon.....where'd you hear that? Anyway, we have half an offensive line, which is better than none, and what's that about the linebackers, you can't be serious??? By the end of the season, when Bailey, Lehman, Holmes, and Davis were all down, sure, but those top four are probably in the top five or seven groups of linebackers in the league. If there's one big strength on the Lions, it's the front seven. This is the Lions we are talking about. Don't everyone forget that. We do this (talk about how good they will be) every damn year before the season and it explodes in our faces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Wow, you're pessimistic. Then again, I haven't exactly read that the media is jumping on the Lions bandwagon.....where'd you hear that? Anyway, we have half an offensive line, which is better than none, and what's that about the linebackers, you can't be serious??? By the end of the season, when Bailey, Lehman, Holmes, and Davis were all down, sure, but those top four are probably in the top five or seven groups of linebackers in the league. If there's one big strength on the Lions, it's the front seven. This is the Lions we are talking about. Don't everyone forget that. We do this (talk about how good they will be) every damn year before the season and it explodes in our faces. I have no delusions of grandeur just because there's a new coaching staff in place. Then again, I'm not going to ignore the obvious talent that's there in some places, either. I stand by what I said - it's ridiculous to belittle the linebackers, that is the absolute least of the Lions' worries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 Wow, you're pessimistic. Then again, I haven't exactly read that the media is jumping on the Lions bandwagon.....where'd you hear that? I'm optimistic as hell with everything except the Lions, and I'm trying to locate the article about the Lions getting hype again and the PTI guys did their little odds game and had a 65% and 75% opinion that they'd make the playoffs. Anyway, we have half an offensive line, which is better than none If they decide to resign, maybe. and what's that about the linebackers, you can't be serious??? Holmes is the Lions best LB, and he isn't exactly a superstar, Lehman is nothing spectacular, what difference has he made? Bailey is always injured and Davis? What has he ever done? The only saving grace is the defensive line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 I'm optimistic as hell with everything except the Lions, and I'm trying to locate the article about the Lions getting hype again and the PTI guys did their little odds game and had a 65% and 75% opinion that they'd make the playoffs. If they decide to resign, maybe. Holmes is the Lions best LB, and he isn't exactly a superstar, Lehman is nothing spectacular, what difference has he made? Bailey is always injured and Davis? What has he ever done? The only saving grace is the defensive line. Lehman had a 100+ tackle rookie season. Bailey, yeah, he could stand to stop getting hurt, but when healthy, he's a crucial part of that front 7. and you know, the secondary is not all that horrible either. obviously Bly is huge. Fernando Bryant doesn't totally suck. Kenoy Kennedy is good too. Defense isn't a major concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas27 7 Report post Posted February 10, 2006 I'll say this: Better is correct on D, don't really need to tamper with that much. But if they get an o-line, a quarterback, and they utilize KJ heavily, they have a good chance at making the playoffs. I'd make this team a running team personally, I'm pretty sure Martz won't have that though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 and the Lions next victim..er, starting quarterback http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AmDI...ov=ap&type=lgns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
