From Simba to Mufasa, can it be done?

For those of you who were not living on this planet last year (or those who live in a cave). Last year was the worst year in the history of sport for Michigan's beloved (lol) Detroit Lions. They were the first team in history to go 0-16.....ever! The ugly 0-16 record last year has lead them to be dubbed 'worst team in football (if not Sports) history'. Lets recap on the ridiculously horrible season. Detroit fans please refrain from violent acts and suicide attempts.

Starting with preseason I think the Lions were out to prove that Preseason games actually mean nothing (except for possible loss of players through injury). They won all 4 preseason games by comfortable enough margins. It was in Atlanta (week 1) where the trend of beating the Lions began. Unlike most trends, there seemed to be no end to it! From week 1 - week 5 they got so badly spanked that it seemed to demoralize the whole team, if not city. Week 6 against the Vikings and week 7 against the Texans there was a little glimpse of hope, where the down and out Lions thought they might win a game (MUHAHAHAHAH). It was week 11 when the Lions were mathematically out of playoff contention (I think we all knew it wasn't possible before week 11). After week 15 the league didn't think it was enough to watch the lions lose 15 consecutive match-ups; the Saints had to come along and violate, abuse and beat down the so called 'Lions', 7-42 in week 16 (Gawsh!). Trying to avoid being the worst team in history, the Lions stepped up to play the Packers at Lambeau in week 17. Well you know the outcome, I don't need to hurt them anymore than they hurt themselves. The only bright spot about the whole season was watching Calvin Johnson catch the ball (seriously that was it!).

Now after last year you would hope to make some serious changes. New GM (good), New coach (very good) and veteran players (OK, I guess). Adding smart and skilled veterans like Julian Peterson and Anthony Henry can only be a good thing for such a terrible defensive squad (if only they weren't 1,000 years old combined). Possibly starting the once great, now banged up QB - Daunte Culpepper surprised me? I am pretty sure he hasn't had a good season since 1734 BC. And ok, Sure each player I mentioned has been or still could be great. But do you really want to put your hopes in the rest of the leagues left overs. I just hope they make some very smart moves this season and actually make the picks they need in the draft his year. Maybe see if you can get a better QB than Drew Henson to back up the broken fumble machine that has become Daunte Culpepper (sorry my man, its true). I really hope this squad can shake of that not so Lionesque season and comeback with that 'King of the Jungle' like swagger this year. Regardless of what they do, I think each and every player and person involved with this organisation may need to consider finding God in 09!

If you didn't know, now you do!

Peace