Okay, by now many of you know that the Lions lost again today, but that's not what this post is about though. What do the Lions do next year, or next month, after analyzing this past season?
I had predicted that the Lions would beat the Saints and avoid becoming the first team to go win-less in a sixteen game season.
I sadly admit I was wrong and I now believe that the Lions are doomed to become the first team to go 0-16 in one season, I do not like it, but in order to avoid this stigma they would have to win in Green bay, where they haven't won in about 16 years.
The only good to come out of an 0-16 season, is hopefully a thorough house cleaning, top to bottom, New GM, Coaches, and in some cases players.
Look at the Miami Dolphins, they won one single game last year, and this year they are 10-5 and in the thick of the playoff hunt.
The main difference in Miami? Bill Parcels as President of football operations, and a new head coach. They brought in a few new players and instant success.
Could the Lions do the same? Doubtful, but I hope they can bring in the system or people to at least make them competitive. When Rod Marinelli was hired I really wanted to think he was the right guy, but he is just another in a long line of great assistant coaches who don't cut it as head coaches, but in his defense, Matt Millen didn't do anything correct as far as getting the right players, and we could be staring at another long rebuilding process before there's anything for Lions fans to cheer about.
The Offensive Line needs upgrading, as does the linebacking corps, the defensive line, and the secondary, plus we could use another wide receiver to take the pressure of Calvin Johnson, and a franchise Quarterback, but that might wait until next years draft. I think we'll have a really high pick in 2010 too, unfortunately.
Drumcoach
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