| 17 June 2010
As we're still in the dead calm before the NFL storm hits in 6 weeks, there's only 1 question for the congregation. Joshua, aka DetFan79 of Roar of the Lions, tells us he's gotten the same question from several readers, and passes it on to the Lions blogosphere to answer.
What is your best guess/expectations/thoughts for the Lions' record this year?
Best guess? 6 wins. The Lions' best case scenario, if everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) goes right, is 8 wins. Worst case is 4 wins, and considering the Lions' luck (all bad) over the past decade, a worst case scenario isn't far from the realm of possibility.
Expectations? I'm not asking for much. Not being out of the playoff picture by the end of September would be one. Having a middle of the pack offense and anything other than the worst in the league defense is another. Decade after decade of suck, with the last decade being as bad as bad can get, tends to lower one's expectations in the Lions. The disappointment doesn't hurt as much that way.
Thoughts? For all the kudos and plaudits the Lions' brain trust of Martin Mayhew and Jim Schwartz have received over the past 2 off seasons, their numerous moves (the vast majority I no issue with) didn't do much to raise the on-field performance or most importantly, on the scoreboard or with the win/loss record.. This season we MUST see progress you can measure on both the scoreboard and the standings. I'm not asking for miracles, but I am asking for improvement.
6 wins would be a 4 win improvement. I've said it over and over, but bears repeating. In most NFL cities, a 4 win improvement would mean your team is contending for the playoffs. In Detroit, however, it means the Lions move from being historically awful to mere run-of-the-mill bad to mediocre.
After living through the Millen years, I'll take mediocre...if it means I'm seeing improvement.
If you have a Lions question you'd like to see answered, you can email the congregation at lionscongregation@yahoo.com.
As always, to read the rest of the Lions blogosphere answering DetFan79's questions, head over to Roar of the Lions every Friday!
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