Published on: 28th September, 2009
Remember last week? Remember life before Sept. 27, 2009? It was a time fraught with anxiety, despair, hopelessness. It was a time where columnists like myself were predicting that last Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins was going to be the Detroit Lions’ last chance at a victory until after their Week Seven ...Published on: 25th September, 2009
There are many reasons for Lions fans to dislike Jeff Backus. He seems like a nice enough guy, and I’m sure he is. You never see him get into trouble, and he has quietly been a Detroit Lions starter for almost a decade now. But he gives up a lot of sacks, ...Published on: 24th September, 2009
Welcome to Week Two of the 2009 Detroit Lions Roundtable. This week, in addition to Keith Shelton and myself, we have Lions featured columnist Michael Schottey adding his insight on the team's collapse against the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday. So let's get started with our first question of the week. Q. The Lions ...Published on: 22nd September, 2009
Now you can be disappointed. At the end of the first half against the Vikings, the Detroit Lions were in complete control of the football game. They were up 10-7, and the seven didn’t come until after the two-minute warning. Final score: Vikings 27, Lions 13. That’s something to be angry about. Last ...Published on: 20th September, 2009
Like many of you reading this, I have been a Detroit Lions fan for my entire life. Unlike many of you, I have never bought a ticket to a Lions game. So the Lions avoiding having their home opener blacked-out is not something I had a hand in. But that doesn't mean ...Published on: 14th September, 2009
Everyone just calm down. I’ve heard a whole lot of comparisons to the 2008 Detroit Lions after Sunday’s 45-27 trampling at the hands of the New Orleans Saints. It’s understandable; they did lose by 18 points, and they are the 2009 Lions. It’s natural to compare them to last year’s version. As I ...Published on: 8th September, 2009
Daunte Culpepper had better not get too comfortable in his Honolulu blue jersey this season. After head coach Jim Schwartz made the call to start Matthew Stafford at quarterback from day one, Culpepper’s presence is suddenly much less valuable to the Lions...except maybe on the trade market. Of course, what if the ...Published on: 5th September, 2009
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz must have seen something he liked Thursday night. One day after playing against him in a Bills uniform, the Lions engineered a trade to bring safety Ko Simpson to Detroit for an undisclosed 2010 draft pick. When not watching the quarterback battle, the Lions have been ...Published on: 4th September, 2009
There was a whole lot to like about the Detroit Lions' 17-6 handling of the Buffalo Bills Thursday night, if you're a Lions fan. Almost 250 yards rushing, mostly improved blocking out of the non-Backus section of the offensive line, no offensive touchdowns given up, and the only preseason win that ...Published on: 26th August, 2009
It’s a good thing Drew Stanton is a positive guy. If he wasn’t, he might need therapy, considering the way his career with the Detroit Lions has gone. In two years, Stanton has gone from second-round savior with lots of potential to forgotten third wheel...with lots of potential. So neglected is Stanton that ...