capcrnch
Well-Known Member
ohiobrewtus said:7-9 here we come baby!
I get frustrated as hell watching games like yesterday's but after I've had time to calm down and stop swearing at my TV I realize that this team *finally* is getting better. I think that hiring Marinelli was one of the few things that Millen has done with in 7 years.
The biggest problem on offense isn't with Martz' system, it's the O-line. Backus is not a starting caliber LT, RT has been a turnstyle, and everyone that's played guard has been a disappointment.
Martz' system has a lot of 7 step drops for receivers to get downfield with the QB throwing to spots. It takes about 2 seconds to make that drop, then Kitna has to check his receivers and see which spot he wants to throw to. It's hard for him to execute the offense when he's on his back.
Although for everything that he brings to the table in terms of leadership and toughness, the Lions need to start thinking seriously about a replacement. Kitna's 35, he's gottne the snot beat out of him the last 2 seasons, and he can't seem to win games when they're on the line for the taking.
They won't draft a QB in '08 - they took Drew Stanton in the 2nd round last year. He's been on IR all year, but he should know the offense pretty well by the time training camp comes next summer.
Stanton isn't hurt.
He's safe on IR, so they can train him.
My comment about drafting a QB was from our history of ruining rookie QB's in the past. Drew will be ruined in 08.