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Hilarity From Allen Park, Drew Sharp’s Wisdom

The Lions in-house “Pravda”, Detroit Lions.com has recently written an article containing comments from Lions Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry and his perception of the “improvement” of the team’s defense.

After I quit laughing, I wondered, How exactly will the Lions defense improve in ‘08, with as many as 6-7 new starters next season? Where was the promised incremental defensive improvement that was supposed to come with the increased understanding of the concepts and responsibilities within the Tampa-2 scheme this season?

The Lions defense will not likely improve enough in one off-season to save Rod Marinelli’s job, in my opinion. Drew Sharp wrote an excellent column about the whole comical situation the Lions have put themselves in by suggesting that the team pursue Adam “Pacman” Jones, since they really have nothing left to lose.

Drew Sharp may be publicly displaying the widespread cynicism of Lions fans, but he may actually be right. Millen played football for another NFL renegade, Al Davis, among a team of renegades and n’er-do-wells. Why isn’t Millen drawing from that experience? He appears to have the limitless job security, or still possesses the necessary incriminating photos of Mr. Ford, that he could seemingly pursue any player and still be the last man standing when the dust settles.

At this point, as much as it pains me, I am sick enough of the Lions floundering that I would warmly greet a “Pacman” Jones into the organization, especially if the Lions defense doesn’t allow teams to complete 70% of their passes because of it. Sad, I know but……