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A Familiar Stench Coming From Allen Park?

Assuming that things will continue on their current course this week for the Lions, I have a bad feeling about this weekend’s game in Minnesota. 

First, the rumors that the W.C. “Water Closet” Ford’s may have forced the Lions coaching staff to adjust their offensive focus so that their passing game featured more plays designed for Calvin Johnson on Thanksgiving, absolutely reeks of what has become an organizational trademark, meddling by the ownership.

If the coaching staff actually yielded to the Ford’s wishes, then the season has been lost already.   For all of the talk that Marinelli has given to stressing character, fundamentals, and adapting from a losing culture, this would be as clear of a sign as any, that you can dress up a pig, put a little make-up on it, and in the end, no matter how hard you try, you’ll still have an excellent omelet. (Wait that’s not exactly the adage that applies….)

The news that Jonathan Foster has been placed upon the injured reserve list also brought some bad news for Lions fans.   Only the Lions would attempt to re-shape a patchwork offensive line unit, by shifting a benched player into an unnatural position(aka Damien Woody), meanwhile benching the player who formerly held the position(aka George “It’s On Two?” Foster).

Matt Millen, if you are listening, please jettison George Foster’s useless ass, now.  Scour the league’s practice squads, sign a young prospect offensive tackle and a free agent journeymen veteran(check, Barry Stokes) who has played for either Martz, Marinelli, or Jim Colletto in the past.  Use the journeymen to plug the gaping hole on the right side, and develop the practice squad player for the future. 

Most important of all, please address the Lions offensive line, utilizing resources other than duct tape, rubber bands, and some imported psychedelics, this upcoming offseason.