Saturday, June 18, 2005

Jones looks to break out this season with the Lions

I have been watching the Lions since Barry came to town. Since he left the Lions and retired from the NFL, the Lions have been missing the running game that made the team competitive in the 1990's. The year Barry left, I can not even remember who took over at RB. Then we went into FA and got James Stewart from Jacksonville. He was servicable but was nothing special. He got 1000 yards rushing for 3 or 4 seasons, but really did nothing for the team. He scored a few Td's and got the job done, but just was not special. I dont know if it was his fault or the teams, because we did not have much offense durring the time either. After Stewart the Lions were left with Antrose Pinner and Shaun Bryson. Again not much talent there, just servicable players on a team that did not have much offensive talent. Now the Mr. Kevin Jones. A injury early last season cost Jones to miss a few games and took over the starting job at Rb halfway through the season and ended up with 1100 yards rushing and 5 Tds. That was basically in eight games. That is pretty amazing. With more depth and the offensive line and hope to be three legit Wr who can catch a pass the running game might be our strongest part of our offense. Teams are going to have to respect the pass which will enable Jones to run free. All of this soley rests on Joey Harrington's shoulders. If he can step up and lead the team like I think he can, the Lions could have an offense like the Colts. I am not saying it will happen but they can come close if players play to potential or beyond.

I am predicting Jones will have 1800 yards rushing, 250 yards receiving and a total of 13 touchdowns. I dont think that is too much to ask for considering what he did last year as a rookie. Jones will be playing in his first Pro Bowl along with Roy Williams.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

if harrington can't step up, they always have Garcia who isn't as talented but he is efficent.

I expect big things. the D is underrated. special teams are good. the O-line is better. Kevin Jones should rush for at least 1500 yards. they go 4 deep at WR with Kevin Johnson who is solid. Pollard is the TE they have been lacking. All Detroit needs to contend is quality QB play and to stay healthy