Shane and Justin came down from Evart to go with us at Ford Field for the Detroit Lions exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Since both had to be at work early Friday morning, we left with about ten minutes left in the fourth quarter, just after Cinci intercepted a deflected pass and returned it for a touchdown--seemed like the Lions were doomed. Didn't even listen to it on the radio on our ride back to Romeo. But we found out when we turned on the news at home that they had come back in the final minutes, dodged a bullet when the Bengel placekicker missed a short field goal that would have won the game.
The Lions starters started slow. Not unusual. They've had slow starts, both game-wise and season-wise, since the Millen-ium began. And the inability of the defense to quickly get the ball back in the hands of the offense is a concern again this season. There were a couple bright spots. Tatum Bell at running back with speed and cutting ability will probably keep Kevin Jones on the bench when Jones returns from injury. First round 2007 draft pick Calvin Johnson could be a good piece to make the offense consistent and dangerous--clean, crisp routes, good hands, and can jump! J.T. O'Sullivan was a surprise at quarterback, playing after starter Jon Kitna was taken out. He showed a quick release, accurate passes, and looked off defenders. Down side is he's 28 and has been with Saints, Packers, Vikings, and Panthers his five years in the league. Could be a sleeper. Let's hope regular season is not.
At this point, after a meaningless win, it looks as though the Lions will have to run up lotsa points to win.
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