Sunday, August 28, 2005

Monday Night Significance

Why the Lions need to win:

They need to know that they can win a game for a change. Many of the starters will be playing the first half; this gives us fans a taste of how the team looks at this point. It also gives the coaching staff a chance of what to do differently. I’m tired of this conservative bend don’t break defense run by Dick Jauron. The more pressure you get on the QB the more opportunities that open up for the defense to make plays.

The offense needs to be given more chances to go vertical. These talented wideouts need to be catching the ball heading toward the endzone instead of toward the sidelines. The west coast offense gives you a chance to make some big plays. The team needs to be given the chance for those plays to unfold.

It will be good to see Eddie Drummond play. Hopefully he can win a game or two for us this year. Have him return a few punts and maybe some kickoffs, and then get him off the field. We need our star players to be healthy. We’ve been spared quite nicely so far.

Monday night will be a great chance for the football world to see how much the Lions have improved. I would like to see the offense have a solid first half so the town can talk positively about the team for awhile. I would certainly welcome that.


Oh I forgot, win the game, please.

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