Detroit Lions NFL Betting Odds

Last Season

To say that the Detroit Lions had a poor season in 2008 is probably the biggest understatement in the history of the NFL. This is a team that broke record last season, but not the good kind. The Lions ended the season on 0-16, the first time in the history of the NFL a team has not won a single game. But it did not end there. The Lions were also embarrassingly ranked overall in the bottom 3 of the league offensively and defensively. The only player who shined for Detroit was wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who made 78 catches for 1,338 yards and 12 scores.

Off Season

Wow, did the Detroit Lions have their work cut out for them in the off-season. Thanks to the 2009 NFL Draft, the Lions wisely secured swift Georgia quarterback, Matthew Stafford, who has a strong arm and knows how to use it, and talented Oklahoma tight end, Brandon Pettigrew, who should be an asset to its passing game. These two players should add some sparkle to the Lions' lacking offense. Defensively, the draft yielded Western Michigan safety, Louis Delmas, who is expected to shine as a rush defender early on. Unfortunately, Detroit lost their 'play making' cornerback, Leigh Bodden, to the New England Patriots this season.

2009 Preview

This season the Detroit Lions will have to concentrate on many areas of their game, but will likely focus more on their offense. As their newly acquired offensive talent acclimatizes to Detroit's smoggy skyline, the team should be far more energetic and proactive this season, and possibly even win a few games. That is if the Lions' defense plays better than it did last season. Who can forget how Detroit gave up a massive 172 yards against the rush last season, by far the worst result in the league. But while many people feel that its defense will let the Lions down - yet again - this season, others foresee a change in the team's fortunes.

2009 Prediction

For the Detroit Lions to have any hope of regaining some of the pride they threw away last season, they'll have to make an impact early on in the season. This means pulling it together to win a game or two, and what better opportunity than against the Minnesota Vikings in week 2. The Lions went down to the Vikings by just 6 points in two games last season, so a dose of revenge is in order. They could also capitalize against the St Louis Rams and the Seattle Seahawks down the line.

**Our Pick We'll go out on a limb here and say that the Lions improve from their '08 season. We confidently expect at least one email from an American that starts out "of course they'll improve you idiots..." But you will still be able to make fun of the Lions this year as they emulate their city and creep towards obscurity. 5 wins is being optimistic.

 

Send To A Friend

Add This Gambling Article To:
Del.icio.us	Digg	Google	Spurl
Furl	Simpy	Y! MyWeb	OnlyWire
Redit	StumbleUpon	Technocrati