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Originally posted by grayman
I could see the Lions being .500 this year. The have a very good young quarterback, their defense has been upgraded, they have some decent young receivers, and they have a very good coach which should give them confidence. If someone had said that the Rams and the Patriots would win the Super Bowl the years before they did, both times with unknown qb's, no one would have believed it. Why is it so hard to believe that the Lions will finish 8-8?
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Well a couple of things the Rams had going for them were Marshall Faulk, Orlando Pace, Tory Holt, and Isacc Bruce. I don't beleive the Lions can match them at any of those positions.
I think the Lions made a big mistake and way overpaid for the two receivers they got before last season. Have they done anything to strengthen that position (not a baiting question, honestly don't know)? Also how good is their offensive line? Stewert is a solid back, perhaps a bit old, but he is not able to create opportuinities like Faulk can.
Obviously, the Lions success this year is dependent on the play of Harrington. 8-8 is possible, but I wouldn't expect any more.