Could things be much worse for the Detroit Lions? After a win less 2008 season that saw the team finish 0-16 (for the first time ever), the Lions came into the 2009 season with high hopes, ready to put that disaster of a year behind them.
The Detroit Lions from 99' -- 08' compiled an astonishing record of 48-112. If the Detroit Lions were in a European soccer league they would have been demoted to another level -- or even disbanded the team and redistribute the players perhaps.
The most important position in football is the quarterback, the Lions are hoping QB Matthew Stafford will help the Lions reach a 8-8 or 7-9 record -- which by Lions standards that would be a great season.
Entering week 2, the Lions found themselves at home in Detroit, against division favorites (and last year's NFC North winners), the Minnesota Vikings. This, too, was a game they were expected to lose, but a team that goes 0-16 the prior year should be expected to lose just about every game it plays.
The Lions offense must not give away games and hand the opposing teams many turnovers. Rookie QB's turn the ball over often throwing interceptions, Matthew Stafford must stay calm and make smart decisions, easier said the done obviously.
Unfortunately, the answer to that question was no. The Vikings went on to score 20 the next 23 points, defeating the Lions by a 27-13 margin. It gave fans some sort of hope as they made it exciting.
The team continues on in its quest for a victory with a game against the Redskins next Sunday. Maybe they'll finally get that win.
The Detroit Lions should do much better in 09' then in 08'. Matthew Stafford has a high skill set and was drafted number 1 for a reason -- while he might not be the "savior" to lead the franchise to the promise land, he is the cornerstone of the Lions now. - 31493
The Detroit Lions from 99' -- 08' compiled an astonishing record of 48-112. If the Detroit Lions were in a European soccer league they would have been demoted to another level -- or even disbanded the team and redistribute the players perhaps.
The most important position in football is the quarterback, the Lions are hoping QB Matthew Stafford will help the Lions reach a 8-8 or 7-9 record -- which by Lions standards that would be a great season.
Entering week 2, the Lions found themselves at home in Detroit, against division favorites (and last year's NFC North winners), the Minnesota Vikings. This, too, was a game they were expected to lose, but a team that goes 0-16 the prior year should be expected to lose just about every game it plays.
The Lions offense must not give away games and hand the opposing teams many turnovers. Rookie QB's turn the ball over often throwing interceptions, Matthew Stafford must stay calm and make smart decisions, easier said the done obviously.
Unfortunately, the answer to that question was no. The Vikings went on to score 20 the next 23 points, defeating the Lions by a 27-13 margin. It gave fans some sort of hope as they made it exciting.
The team continues on in its quest for a victory with a game against the Redskins next Sunday. Maybe they'll finally get that win.
The Detroit Lions should do much better in 09' then in 08'. Matthew Stafford has a high skill set and was drafted number 1 for a reason -- while he might not be the "savior" to lead the franchise to the promise land, he is the cornerstone of the Lions now. - 31493
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