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What is that Smell that is Bubbling Up?

The recent “Killer” Kowalski report that Mike Williams had accrued $400,000 in fines during his inaugural season as a Lion carries a distinct odor–and it doesn’t smell like lilacs, either. Frankly, I would rather be spared the future disappointment that will continue to accompany WR’s Charles Rogers and Mike Williams. Cut bait now, or shortly after the July 27th start date for the Allen Park training camp.

Admittedly, I was very excited about the selection of Williams. He has great hands and poses a matchup problem for nickel & dime backs any other defender who would draw the responsibility of covering him in the slot or the red zone. If Williams can’t realize his golden opportunity as a Lion, Scottie Vines is a very hard worker who has a willfully strong desire to succeed much like his analogous Tiger’s counterpart, Marcus Thames.

If Vines is not the answer, why not consider getting involved in the Ashley Lelie sweepstakes. Lelie, somewhat of disappointment himself, could still be an immediate, if limited, contributor under the right circumstances. The Lions front office can no longer afford to suffer fools like Williams. In my eyes, making an example of an underachiever (especially a high-profile one!) could only imprint a strong message upon the rest of that player’s teammates about how things will operate under the new coaching regime and show that there has been an increase of the standard for what is expected out of members of this organization. As much as I hate to see 1st round draft picks flame-out (The Lion’s have had no shortage of them), the time for patience and understanding is gone.