Detroit Sports Scene

The Lions….oh the wonderful Detroit Lions. Granted it seems as though people have better feelings about his team, the truth is they just still aren’t very good. I think the offense will start to put up numbers…maybe even big numbers if everything comes together during the season. It’s just that defense, it’s not there yet.

The front seven should be better even though everyone is worried about the defensive tackles. The linebackers are a definite upgrade with the additions of Larry Foote and Julian Peterson. Ernie Sims just might have a breakout year with this new scheme and capable linebacker pals. However…the real problem lies with the DB’s. While Henry and Buchanon may be upgrades from last years group, it’s still not great.

Now…the QB’s….oh yeah, them. The 3rd exhibition game is tomorrow, Culpepper is starting. After last weeks VERY rough start against the Cleveland Browns, some people say Stafford took a step backward…no no, i don’t think so. Hey folks…HE’S A ROOKIE!!!. The ‘must happen now’ crowd is going to be having a field day if Stafford doesn’t have a good year, but it won’t bother me. Yes he struggled last week, but he learned…learned a lot I’ll bet. I always think of Troy Aikman going 1-15 his rookie year in Dallas, I think he ended up just fine.

We have to let Stafford grow and learn. Is he the guy that will take the Lions to the Super Bowl? How the heck should I know…but he does have the arm, talent and intelligence to do so. I’m willing to wait. When’s kickoff??!!

Glenn Hyska - Detroit Sports Scene