Now that the Tigers are out of it, for sure, that is, we can turn some of our attention to the WORST organization in professional sports, the Detroit Lions.
They open the exhibition season tonight, vs. the Super Bowl champion NY Giants. I'm curious to see the Lions, as I am every year. I'm curious because this coach, Rod Marinelli, has publicly come out to say he wants players of character. Good football players, yes, but players with intangibles. Players who show heart, effort, who have the unique ability to make plays.
I've always thought the Lions put far too much worth in some of these scouting combines and workouts, and they often failed to pick players who simply CAN play the game.
In the early 90s, during the Wayne Fontes' regime, I thought Bennie Blades was one of those bonehead type of players. He could hit people, and he was a great tackler. But in his position in the defensive backfield it was crucial for him to break up passes and make interceptions. He rarely did that. He did hit guys, after they had made a 20-yard reception for a first down.
I'll watch a little tonight. I'm curious about Dan Orlovsky, the QB from Connecticut who has never had a chance to really show his stuff. And I'll look a bit at the running back, Kevin Smith.
But, in reality, I'll probably watch a movie rerun or an episode of Law & Order.
I've seen the Lions' act over and over. The names change but the script is the same. It's about losing, about players who suddenly lose their talent under the curse of the Lions.
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