May

21

Worst in the NFL Again? Part 1

Posted by Mack

May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The burning question amongst Detroit Lions fans these days is “Have the Lions done enough not to repeat as the worst team in the NFL?”
Part 1: Defense
Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the defense was the main reason why the Lions went 0-16.  With Rod Marinelli’s approach to character instead of talent, the Lions were [...]

Feb

17

Peterman Get $15 Million

Posted by Mack

February 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Lions have signed LG Stephen Peterman to a 5 year, $15 Million dollar contract.
The move shocked many Lions fans as Peterman has spent much of his career with the Lions injured or on the bench.  He was shown glimmers of excellence but not enough to warrant a deal of this length.  If he is [...]

Dec

5

Matt Cassel as a Free Agent?

Posted by Mack

December 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Matt Cassel is a free agent at the end of this season.  He has played well this season for the New England Patriots but will be put back to a back-up if he were to stay with the Pats passed this season.  Tom Brady will be healed for the 2009 season and ready to re-assume [...]

Nov

28

Restoring the Roar Vol.1

Posted by Mack

November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The fans in Detroit are revolting all over the internet.  Any Lions forum you visit has people arguing over who’s fault the 0-12 season is and who should be fired.  Is it the players fault? Is it the coaches fault?  Is it the managements fault?  Who should be run out of Detroit?

This season fall solely on [...]

Oct

27

Restoring the Roar: O-Line

Posted by Mack

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Lions are obviously in rebuilding mode.  The question is, how do they go about rebuilding the team.  The “Restoring the Roar” series will look at the different parts of the team that the Lions need to focus on to get the team up to NFL caliber. 
The Offensive Line
The Lions have had a very poor [...]