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Jon Kitna’s Faith and Throwback Persona is Refreshing

A recent Detroit Free Press Article (7/16) by Nicholas Cotsonika highlighting the intrepid path cut by Jon Kitna in his journey to find his faith and secure a spot as an elite NFL QB. Kitna, who looks to my eyes like a throwback to the mid-60’s with his closely-cropped hair (ala Earl Morrall) and firmly-set jaw, has seen a lot of ups and downs in his life on and off the field, as detailed in Cotsonika’s excellent article.

Kitna, who is reserved in his demeanor much like the recently jettisoned Joey Harrington, exudes a confidence and mental toughness that has been sorely lacking at what has been unquestionably the organization’s historically weakest position. Kitna has proven in his past performance that he can be a dependable to very good NFL QB with the right personnel to support him. I am excited to read that Kitna has some ties in Detroit that made his decision to join the team a little easier. I feel strongly that with Kitna’s experience and attitude, to go along with Offensive Coordinator’s Mike Martz’s go-for-the-jugular aggressive vertical passing attack, Lion fans will quickly adopt Kitna as one of their very own.

With the Lion’s checkered history at the Qb position it would be very refreshing if a player with Kitna’s character and standing could flourish in the NFL backwater that has been the Lion’s organization.