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Lions lose again

Remember the team with the great offense, that was going to light the board up? Welcome to the defensive oriented Detroit Lions.

And did the final minutes provide a glimmer of what could be--a passing offense picking its way down the field with multiple weapons and a competent, if not spectacular QB? Or was it a team moving the ball on a defense playing for time?

The Lions defense was outstanding today, forcing turnovers, but most importantly, shutting down the run. Cory Redding was an absolute beast, and Kalimba, Holt, Bailey and others made plays. The defense kept the team in the game--all the Lions points came off turnovers.

If anyone has to see themselves as causing the problem, it has to be the offense. Charles Rogers continues to be a non-factor. Kevin Jones is a major disappointment in his sophomore season, and is considerably less effective than Artose Pinner is. The O-Line is poor--no running room, and four man rushes crowding in on Joey.

The offense was horrid on 3rd down, and their redzone failure which ended in their final points cost them the game. On the final drive, Pollard may have been in or out, but the offense was living off the defense. The offense could neither run nor pass--Joey's numbers through three quarters were abysmal. Finally, Eddie Drummond is largely a non-factor this season, too.

Its just so close. If the defense can continue to perform, and the offense can do just a little--A LITTLE--this team is close to competing. Alas, I fear that is not to be.