TDFFFreak Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 (edited) The Detroit Lions??? "The Detroit Lions haven't had a winning record since 2000 and haven't won 10 games since 1995. That's all going to change in 2007, according to quarterback Jon Kitna. In March, Kitna said the Lions would win 10 games in 2007, but after seeing the team's schedule he adjusted his prediction -- higher. "I'll keep to myself what I think we actually will win. But it's more than 10 games," Kitna said. Part of the reason for Kitna's optimism is Calvin Johnson, the team's first-round draft pick. "I don't like putting a lot of pressure on people, but Calvin Johnson, to me, will have about the same impact that Reggie Bush had in New Orleans," Kitna said. "He's everything that they said he was and more." This is a summer, preseason right of passage. "This will be the Lions' year to surprise" is a statement that is as inevitable as birds flying south for the winter and the groundhog seeing his shadow... Edited June 24, 2007 by TDFFFreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 SF 49er's I can't say that I believe in Alex Smith, or that I think their defense is that great. But in that division, if they steal (or earn) a few wins more than last year, they can win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Good analysis. I have placed my faith in you. I ordered non-refundable playoffs tickets for my son's Christmas present. He's two and I'm sure he'll just be getting the meaning of Christmas. Thank you. I like berating the Lions organization like any good American, but truths be told, a stopped watch is right twice a day, and the hour is nigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I think Green Bay is a year or two away from really getting all the pieces in place. My main concerns: A year or two away? And just who will be playing QB for them in two years? Thats a pretty major part of having "all the pieces in place". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I think the Packers can be a very solid team this year and I would say they can be a "surprise" team this season as well. I am not sure if they can win the division, but they will make a run for it and will be in the Wild Card race. Swerski is dead on about the defense. With Barnett and AJ Hawk, the linebacking crew is stellar. Collins is a young stud and if Woodson can play as well as he did last season, people should start looking out. The only real question mark I have about their team is their running game. Yeah, I agree with that. I think that they get into the playoffs one way or another (especially in the wide-open NFC), but whether or not they actually win a playoff game is another matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 They couldnt get it done with Tiki Barber running the ball... How the hell is Jacobs going to do it? The stage is set for Eli's MVP season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 A year or two away? And just who will be playing QB for them in two years? Aaron Rodgers. Duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 This thread may have worked better if it read: "Who, other than your favorite team, will be surprisingly good this year" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Aaron Rodgers. Duh. Aaron Rodgers is your definition of "having all the pieces in place"? Step slowly away from the bong, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Aaron Rodgers is your definition of "having all the pieces in place"? You can't say much with certainty on Rodgers - at this point, he looks like worst case for him might be a Trent Dilfer/Kitna sorta guy - he will be able to lead a team but not carry it. And if they keep building on D and the OL, you can win with that guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Rodgers Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Not really sure yet, however, if he does turn out to be a problem we can always turn it over to Brad Johnson. That would be the Super Bowl Champion Brad Johnson..... It could be much worse....like Joey Harrington worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 (edited) You can't say much with certainty on Rodgers - at this point, it looks like best case for him might be a Trent Dilfer/Kitna sorta guy - he will be able to lead a team but not carry it. And if they keep building on D and the OL, you can win with that guy. fixed Edited June 25, 2007 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Rooke 1st post here, let the fun begin.... Right now the consensus about Tarvaris Jackson is 'garbage' in the fantasy football world. With good merit I might add. He didn't look all that great in the games he played, but what rookie thrown to the dogs late in the year ever does? I mean it's not like he came from So Cal, or Notre Dame, or <insert any other semi pro college team here> similar schools. But I'm telling you - this kid has something special and I hope the coaching staff of the Vikings can squeeze it out of him. Early reports from the OTA's is that he's struggling. I'm anxious to see what he looks like the first couple preseason games before I decide. Daunte Culpepper looked 5 times as awful as Tarvaris his first year. I thought we were going to have a major crisis on our hands until he blew up. Wrapping this up - one of the main strengths Tarvaris Jackson has that is hard to teach is touch on the ball on the short and medium range passes. It comes in at a good speed and arc for the receivers (when we actually get a good receiver that can catch lol). Not only that but the man does have a gun when he wants to. Fantasy wise - he's a late round flyer at best at this point. The WR position is the most unstable I think in Vikings history, which will bring his stock down even further. Welcome to the Huddle from a fellow Vikings fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 This thread may have worked better if it read: "Who, other than your favorite team, will be surprisingly good this year" Cowboys fans would still find a way to make it all about their team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Welcome to the Huddle from a fellow Vikings fan. Oh no not another one. At least he isn't a Cowboys fan. And, yes, welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Cowboys fans would still find a way to make it all about their team... Almost as sure a thing as death, taxes and the eagles choking in the big one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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