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by **roughrider** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:36 pm

yea i'm excited about the lions this yr. about time!!!
but we do have the wings and pistons ;-D

by **34=Sweetness** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:52 pm

Wrong forum, this belongs in the Lions team forum.

by **KingGhidra** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:53 pm

I like what Mariucci and co has done with that team in a short time. When the Lions win more games than the 49ers this year, it will be proof of how good a coach he is. That said, I still don't think they have enough for an 8-8 season this year. Lots of youngsters on offense and I don't think their defense is good enough to win the close games. They will definitely show something and be a lot more competitive this year, but I thought the Bears were the team that was a couple players away from a surprise 2004 season in that division. They picked up some good o-lineman, drafted to their biggest weakness on defense and have a (hopefully for the Bears) more well rounded RB. I expect a close division race in the NFC North because the Bears and Lions should be good enough to steal a game from the Vikes and Packers.

by **roughrider** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 3:58 pm

about that meant to hit post reply but i guess i hit new reply. no biggie!!

by **MadScott** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 5:52 pm

The Lions look good on paper this year but expect .500 not the playoffs. If you consider the inexperience at the skill positions on offense, that would be a great mark. Potentially in 1-2 years, this team could be one of the best for a long time to come.