The Detroit Lions are a team with a ton of potential, yet again. It seems like every year the Lions are in the same position; the media and fans have a ton of hope for success and the team ends up coming up short. They have one playoff win since 1955, so don’t get your hopes up that something like that is going to change. That being said, I think this team has the potential to make the playoffs and maybe get that elusive playoff victory because of some key offseason additions. It’s just unfortunate for the Lions that the NFC is absolutely stacked this year.
Offense
The Lions quarterbacks remain unchanged from last season and hopefully Matthew Stafford will rebound from a rocky year. Things were tough on Stafford because of the total lack of a run game and he only had one receiver to throw to. There have been plenty of questions about Stafford’s mechanics and his choice to throw side arm to receivers often, but that’s not a concern I have. Stafford has one of the strongest arms in the NFL and he can throw the ball whichever way he pleases, in my opinion. My biggest concern with Stafford right now is his decision making. He made a lot of bad decisions last year and put the ball into plenty of bad spots. Shaun Hill is a very viable backup and has always been efficient and effective when he’s played and it will be interesting to see how soon fans start calling for Hill to start. If Stafford keeps regressing and is having an awful, Sanchez-eque year, then I wouldn’t be opposed to giving Hill a shot. But after giving Stafford the big money, the Lions have to ride or die with Stafford for a few more years.
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