tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20500414.post6130012487772322900..comments2023-10-20T10:53:46.272-04:00Comments on The Wayne Fontes Experience: Above the Fold - Examining the Detroit Lions' remainsBig Alhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08745424963722654158noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20500414.post-63007670475219259682007-12-18T23:41:00.000-05:002007-12-18T23:41:00.000-05:00As I've said before, while I like Long, I'm a bit ...As I've said before, while I like Long, I'm a bit leery of taking another highly-touted UM O-tackle.<BR/><BR/>I've always been moderately tolerant of Millen, since I think he's made some good moves- the trade with Cleveland that brought in Roy and KJ sticks out- but it's absolutely ridiculous what's going on here. The last straw for me was the Bly trade. I didn't care for that back-stabbing little pussy either, but to trade your best player for an O-lineman that can't do anything and a running back who isn't even good enough to be active is the sign of a complete and utter moron.<BR/><BR/>Fire Millen for anyone else, and I'll shake my head and wait for the next rebuilding period to be over.History Snarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912545029416513061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20500414.post-39186307905180090632007-12-18T23:13:00.000-05:002007-12-18T23:13:00.000-05:00I'm with you both on the O-line. Michigan's Jake L...I'm with you both on the O-line. Michigan's Jake Long would be a perfect fit, too bad he's going top 5 in the draft. A tackle is a priority, to say the very least.<BR/><BR/>As for a defensive playmaker, I really can't remember the last time the Lions had a gamechanger on that side of the ball. They've had more than their share of good defensive players, especially in the 90's (Blades, Speilman, Porche, Ball), but they've never had the player that would, as the Big Buck used to say, "Block out the sun!"<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, we all know Millen is incapable of finding that impact player. God, I hate the Lions...Big Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745424963722654158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20500414.post-82506342762110600272007-12-18T22:49:00.000-05:002007-12-18T22:49:00.000-05:00I agree wholeheartedly about the offensive line. T...I agree wholeheartedly about the offensive line. That has to be a priority on the first day of the draft. The defense is a much tougher fix. We're in need of pass-rushing defensive ends, outside linebackers and cornerbacks. Luckily those are three positions easily to fill, and relatively inexpensive. {/sarcasm}'Effhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403343749768331331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20500414.post-88384062881662152662007-12-18T20:31:00.000-05:002007-12-18T20:31:00.000-05:00From an analytical perspective (admittedly, not my...From an analytical perspective (admittedly, not my strong suit) it seems that the Lions need major upgrades on the offensive line. With the skill postion players they have, a little more time for Kitna and some slightly larger holes for Jones should result in much better offensive efficiency. <BR/><BR/>From a defensive perspective, my feeling is that all they need is one big playmaker somewhere to make them an above average NFL defense. Whether that is at DE, LB or DB I don't think matters much.<BR/><BR/>Of course upgrading the OL and finding a defensive playmaker are not easy tasks, particularly when Matt Millen is making personnel decisions. I'd like to see the Lions draft offensive linemen in rounds 1-4 this year to address that need and go after a free agent on defense if he's there.<BR/><BR/>From my perspective as a Lions fan (something I'm much more qualified to speak on) I have little confidence that whatever changes they make will add up to improvement on the field - if they follow my advice or the advice of someone more qualified to give it. This franchise gargles testicles.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822670113795896178noreply@blogger.com