Thursday, December 25, 2008

What Does 0-16 Mean?

I know it's no secret that the Lions are going 0-16 this season no matter how much rookie running back Kevin Smith wants a win. Smith discredits his own statistics based on the Lions record, but really I feel like he is wrong. As a rookie, on an 0-16 team, if he does break 1000 yards, that says more about who Kevin Smith is than anybody on the Lions. Earlier in the season he was benched for two games, and only played as backup, but now that he has come into his own, I think he will be a credible NFL running back for years to come. As much as I would love to have him in Detroit, I think it is in his best interest to go to another team, with an o-line, and an owner that gives a rats ass. If he does stay in Detroit, I see him being a bigger leader than Calvin Johnson, even though Calvin is amazing. My true feelings are that I hope we keep both Calvin and Kevin and use them as building blocks to realize what we need around them. In saying that, I know they need a lot. I hope no one is fooled about the quarterback position next year either. If we can get a good QB with that number one pick we should. Even if he plays one year behind Culpepper, would be better than not building for a future. Our team now sucks. If we go 0-16 this year, whats to stop us from going 0-16 next year? 0-16 proves you are bad, but once you drop out of the win column it's impossible to judge just how bad you are. 

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