A Detroit Lions Radical Makeover Would Be a Recipe for Disaster

November 28, 2010   ·   pancho smith   ·   Jump to comments

Disappointment, dismay, dejection, dissatisfaction and disgust are all accurate descriptions of fan sentiment in Detroit right now.
Those are a lot of heavy “d” words for Lions fans to carry during the rest of the 2010 season.
So it’s time to lighten the load with a reality check.
The Lions are a much better team than their win/loss record indicates. And yes, they have improved significantly since last year in almost every measurable way except penalty and rush yardage, and of course, wins.
For example, after 16 games in 2009, Detroit had scored a total of 262 points, averaging only 16.4 points per game. With five games yet to play this season, the Lions have already scored 258 points, raising their average to 23.5 points per game.
In 2009, the Lions offensive line allowed 43 quarterback sacks. Through 11 games this year, they have allowed a total of 20 sacks.
Last year the Lions defense recorded only nine interceptions. Detroit has alrea...

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