2008 Detroit Lions Season Prediction

It's that time of the year again Lions fans. Week 1 brings the anticipation of the season and after a an undefeated preseason many fans are buzzing about the prospect of a good season in the D. Before you get too excited you need to remember what the Lions history has been like and what recent teams have brought us as far as in the victory column. Don't be surprised if this team follows that trend and the Lions have yet another disappointing season again.

In my mind I feel this year the Lions will go 6-10. This is based on the toughness of the schedule and the inexperience throughout the Lions team. The schedule is very tough especially for the last 10 games playing against multiple teams that have the potential to go to the playoffs this season. The Lions are still 1 or 2 years away from making the playoffs. Although if the Lions fail to win 6 games this season Rod Marinelli may get fired. In that case the Lions will be set back another 2 to 3 years just because we have so many Marinelli like players on the roster. Most of these guys play on defense to play the cover 2 system. This season is a pivotal one for the Lions in order to get to the next level in the years to come.

As the opener starts this afternoon, one thing that is very concerning to me is the fact neither one of of our first two picks in the 2008 NFL Draft are starting in the opener. Let's face it the Lions were a average team last year with quite a few needs on the roster. Especially at the offensive tackle and linebacker positions. Jordan Dizon and Gosder Cherlius have both disappointed me mightily. I don't buy the fact that if you start a rookie you are instantly giving up on the season. These are not skilled positions they are playing. When you can't beat out Paris Lenon and George Foster for the starting position it is embarrassing. This just shows how bad last years draft was, you might think I am overreacting but seriously Dizon and Cherlius need to step it up ASAP.

So with all that said, I really like the fact the Lions went out and signed running back Rudi Johnson after the Bengals cut him last week. This shows the Lions are at least trying to help out the team this year. They didn't appear to want to do that when they let the San Francisco 49ers out bid them for linebacker Takeo Spikes. That was inexcusable because Spikes is a former All- Pro player and the Lions are terrible at the linebacker position with the exception of Ernie Sims. Alex Lewis is a great special teams player and that's about it. Ernie Sims is legit linebacker who has the ability to go to the Pro Bowl year in and year out. But Paris Lenon should be suiting up for the Grand Rapids Rampage, sorry he is awful and should not see the field in the NFL.

Things will be interesting for sure this season with lots of ups and downs like always. I can't wait to comment on the Lions on my radio show which airs Sunday nights 8-10 p.m and Wednesday afternoons 11-1p.m on www.thewhale.org starting this next week. I will have many insiders coming on the show to talk about the Lions. One last thing be sure to get your TUMS out as you watch the Lions play this season.