I hate to say it but watch out for the Lions this year they are making major improvements to their team and if they get the other 2 guys and Kampman they could have a very very tough defense. I'm just glad they didn't get Cromartie.
"dhazer" wrote:
They're team is still a mess at this point, there's no way they are a playoff contending team next year.
But they have a nice core of players, it's not gonna be long till they return to pre-Millen era glory.
"Packers_Finland" wrote:
I remember after the 2008 season alot of people were saying the same exact thing about the Packers. Don't ever underestimate any team in the league it changes every year. If they do have another bad year it won't be because the GM isn't trying to help. Could you imagine their d-line if they got williams, van den Bosch and Kampman and draft Suh. Rodgers better take up boxing this offseason to get his body ready for alot of punishment this year.
"dhazer" wrote:
Actually, "a lot of people" where Dhazer and dhpackr and you expected the Lions to be one of the contenders in the NFC North last year.
Although I have to agree with you that the Lions do seem to get better and better. Rookie DE - Williams - Suh - Vanden Bosch is a very nice group of D-linemen. That's exactly how Schwartz wants his defense build. Strong at the D-line, which will carry the rest of your team.
Just look at that Tennessee team. They where pretty mediocre in their secondary, had a great D-line and some stand out players in their LB core. They finished 13-3. Their D-line fell apart and they didn't reach the play-offs. It's pretty scary to see Schwartz rebuilding that defense.
That said, I don't know how much Kyle has left. And their secondary isn't average, it's awfull. Suh and a rookie DE wouldn't have that much of an impact in their first year, most likely. Maybe Suh will, but the rookie DE most likely won't. We should be safe for this year.