Lions Look At Another Veteran, Injury-Riddled Linebacker?, Calvin Johnson Worst Top 10 Pick?
February 13, 2008 on 2:59 pm | In Uncategorized |Mlive.com utilized the recent reports from a Denver newspaper indicate that the Lions are scheduled to meet with former Broncos MLB Al Wilson about potentially joining their team.
Wilson, who missed all of last season due to a severe neck injury, was not someone who immediately jumped into your mind when the Lions chose to address this vacant position, however, Wilson is well-schooled in the cover-2, possesses a lot of foot speed, and is an excellent team leader.
There is also a LAUGHABLE article reprinted in the Detroit Free Press about Lions WR Calvin Johnson being the worst of the Top 10 draft picks of 2007. As if Johnson’s performance could be seen in any other fashion. The Lions consistently do less with more, why would Johnson be any different?
Disturbingly, Johnson’s supposed vast array of attributes were never fully utilized or adequately tapped, signifying essentially, another wasted draft pick.
I don’t believe that the book is complete on Johnson, however, I do believe that the Lions may have been in the playoffs in ‘08 had they selected OT Joe Thomas, LB Patrick Willis, S LaRon Landry, or RB Adrian Peterson, in Johnson’s place, for starters.
I do believe that the columnist is wrong, by the way. WR Ted Ginn, Jr., DE Jamaal Anderson, DE Gaines Adams, and to a lesser degree, DT Amobi Okoye did little to distinguish their high draft selections, either.
The Lions will likely continue to screw these important decisions up, leaving them vulnerable to potshots from national columnists desperate for filler during these barren months of the sports calendar ad infinitum.
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Blogman, Here is a challenge. Give us some good news. Write an article on some the positives that you see in the upcoming season. Without sarcasm. Here is one requirement–it has to be longer than two sentences.
I, as I have for the past two seasons, propose the Lions trade away this year’s first round selection. All they are going to do is saddle us with a player whose signing bonus will eat up this team’s future without ever really contributing.
I hate us.
Comment by Hondo — February 13, 2008 #
“I hate us”. Haha. that’s good.
Comment by Chris — February 13, 2008 #
Yukon–I accept your challenge.
Here goes: Ernie Sims continues to look like he will develop into a consistent, near-Pro Bowl caliber weakside linebacker.
As bad as the Lions defense has been, given the off-season addition of three to four new CB’s and at least one new linebacker and defensive lineman each, if the stars align themselves properly, the Lions MIGHT not allow their opponents to complete 70% of their passes next season.
Ikaika “Hawaii Five-O” Alama-Francis will also get a chance to prove that he was worth selecting in the 2nd round last season. Again, should he develop into a better pass rusher than Kalimba “The Ghost” Edwards, the Lions defense should improve, it certaintly couldn’t be any worse….
By the way, did I mention that Rod Marinelli really likes his offensive line and doesn’t believe any upgrades should be made? “Big” Damien Woody deserves to be the team’s starting right tackle, and should receive a big payday taboot, after 4 quality games at the end of last season.
The Lions may have actually found the missing piece to their offensive line…and Drew Stanton, yeah, Did I mention the healthy return of Drew Stanton? Wait…I am getting delusional must fight urge to see world through Honolulu Blue-tinted glasses…..Matt Millen’s 33-81 is deceiving, he really has done a very good job…stupid CIA Monarch mind control program…why did they make me read “Catcher in the Rye”??????????
Comment by Steve — February 14, 2008 #
I don’t know Blogman, but the sarcasm meter seems to be going off the charts. I’m going to lobby for Ford Field to put up a sign above all entrances: “Abandon hope all ye who enter.”
Comment by Hondo — February 15, 2008 #
Yukon you ogre!!! Next thing you’ll do is tell me that there is no Santy Claus, Easter Bunny, or Tooth Fairy.
Actually, I am trying to work on my positivity in regards to the current direction of the Lions, but it’s AWFULLY hard to not sense imminent disaster looming in the background.
Comment by Steve — February 15, 2008 #
I can be very gullible. I believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Underwear Gnomes, Delicious Vegetables, and the Boogie Man under my bed. Okay, I admit that there are no such things as delicious vegetables. It strains credibility to believe that the Motor City Kitties are going to win any football games as a result of hard work and talent in the forseeable future.
On the bright side . . . Spring Training is NOW.
Comment by Hondo — February 15, 2008 #
give calvin johnson this year to see if he is a bust pick. hopefully they will use him to his full potential if they trade him away somebody will make a hall of famer out of him.
Comment by mike — February 18, 2008 #
Mike–I would never suggest they move Johnson. In fact, I think that one of the receivers among Roy Williams, Shaun McDonald or Mike Furrey should be traded in order to better utilize Johnson, ideally Williams who would likely yield the biggest return and would be most likely to be upset by sharing the ball with Johnson.
Comment by Steve — February 18, 2008 #