OK, another year another opening day and already I'm stupid. I was so excited after the preseason that I fell into the same trap again. I feel like Charlie Brown....every year the lions pull the football out from under me and I fall for it every time!
Atlanta 34 Detroit 21
The Atlanta Falcons with a rookie quarterback and a first time starting running back absolutely made the Lions look silly. Before the first quarter ended the game was over.
My impressions:
Lions are still not ready for anything...at this point even mediocrity would be welcome. Maybe Rod Marinelli is not cut out to be a head coach. The defense is terrible, the offense is inconsistent, and the coaching staff is confused.
The offense showed sparks of productivity and Kevin Smith had a pretty good first game. He was patient and picked his hole well. Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson were good. Kitna was rusty but the fire he displays should be emulated by the rest of the team. At least we know he cares.
I don't want to talk about the defense.....
Next up, the Green Bay Packers. New quarterback so we better watch out...There is a good chance that he is going to be compared to Brett Favre after playing the Lions..
See you,
Ron
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