Lifelong Lions fan here...so sick of watching what's happened to my team I have to distract myself with this dynasty. Not sure how often I'll write here but what the heck, let's see how it goes.
I believe in building with the offensive line and with the latest roster update, the Lions aren't all that terrible. Still, something to upgrade in the draft but right now I need pass defense and lots of it (CB and DE, DT).
Lions are through 2 preseason games and are 0-2. We lost a close game 40-38 to the Colts (original time we played this we lost 65-3 but a corrupt file made me revert to a backup) and just lost to the Bengals on the road 27-24 having gone for it with 2 seconds left from the 3 yard line. 3rd string QB Drew Henson completed a pass to his WR who feel a foot short of the goalline to preserve the win for the Bengals. Henson threw 2 TD's and has looked strong through 2 weeks of play. Drew Stanton has also played well as the backup although he was injured after being sacked early in the 3rd quarter. Starter Dan Orlovsky, we traded Kitna to the Cheifs for a 2nd and 4th, has played well.
Other notables, Kevin Smith has looked strong and may be overtaking the #1 RB position from Rudi Johnson. Duece McAllister, whom my owner wished me to trade for, is the 3rd RB and #1 3rd down back.
We have a few players trying some new positions such as S Darnell Bing at LOLB and Alex Lewis adding some depth as a S (might not make the team).
Our most promising new face is a SS name Michael Ford who is listed as a potential Pro-Bowl player. With a name like Ford, he should fit in nicely with the Lions. Ford is currently the #2 SS behind starter Dwight Smith.
LeCharles Bentley, slated to be our #1 C will likely be cut due to his nagging leg injury. He's barely been able to practice and was injured once again against the Bengals.
We are in the process of finalizing a deal for TE Desmond Clark of the Bears, another of the owner's wishes, and still have Roy Williams on the trading block. We've had a few teams offer a 3rd plus more for him but I'm holding out for someone to offer a first in 2010. I'd also be willing to resign Roy although he's unhappy with all of the losing going on.
We signed DT Ted Washington to help fill the void left by Shaun Roger's departure but the oft-injured 360+ behemoth might not make the team for the same reason Bentley wont.
Brian Kelly, our #2 corner is likely out for 2-3 months which really hurts our status at the CB position.
I'm thinking of trading for Okeafor (OLB) from Arizona who's on the block and possibly a speed rushing end, such as Mark Anderson of the Bears (perhaps in the Desmond Clark trade?) and there are a few decent pass rushers on the block.
I wish Mack Miller, our dubious GM, would get fired already!
More updates to come. I might get a chance to make some more cuts after work tomorrow!
Still looking for some decent penalty sliders too!
I believe in building with the offensive line and with the latest roster update, the Lions aren't all that terrible. Still, something to upgrade in the draft but right now I need pass defense and lots of it (CB and DE, DT).
Lions are through 2 preseason games and are 0-2. We lost a close game 40-38 to the Colts (original time we played this we lost 65-3 but a corrupt file made me revert to a backup) and just lost to the Bengals on the road 27-24 having gone for it with 2 seconds left from the 3 yard line. 3rd string QB Drew Henson completed a pass to his WR who feel a foot short of the goalline to preserve the win for the Bengals. Henson threw 2 TD's and has looked strong through 2 weeks of play. Drew Stanton has also played well as the backup although he was injured after being sacked early in the 3rd quarter. Starter Dan Orlovsky, we traded Kitna to the Cheifs for a 2nd and 4th, has played well.
Other notables, Kevin Smith has looked strong and may be overtaking the #1 RB position from Rudi Johnson. Duece McAllister, whom my owner wished me to trade for, is the 3rd RB and #1 3rd down back.
We have a few players trying some new positions such as S Darnell Bing at LOLB and Alex Lewis adding some depth as a S (might not make the team).
Our most promising new face is a SS name Michael Ford who is listed as a potential Pro-Bowl player. With a name like Ford, he should fit in nicely with the Lions. Ford is currently the #2 SS behind starter Dwight Smith.
LeCharles Bentley, slated to be our #1 C will likely be cut due to his nagging leg injury. He's barely been able to practice and was injured once again against the Bengals.
We are in the process of finalizing a deal for TE Desmond Clark of the Bears, another of the owner's wishes, and still have Roy Williams on the trading block. We've had a few teams offer a 3rd plus more for him but I'm holding out for someone to offer a first in 2010. I'd also be willing to resign Roy although he's unhappy with all of the losing going on.
We signed DT Ted Washington to help fill the void left by Shaun Roger's departure but the oft-injured 360+ behemoth might not make the team for the same reason Bentley wont.
Brian Kelly, our #2 corner is likely out for 2-3 months which really hurts our status at the CB position.
I'm thinking of trading for Okeafor (OLB) from Arizona who's on the block and possibly a speed rushing end, such as Mark Anderson of the Bears (perhaps in the Desmond Clark trade?) and there are a few decent pass rushers on the block.
I wish Mack Miller, our dubious GM, would get fired already!
More updates to come. I might get a chance to make some more cuts after work tomorrow!
Still looking for some decent penalty sliders too!
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