If there's any hope at all for the Detroit Lions, who are 1-22 since the start of 2008, that hope can be found in a trio of young offensive skill position players: quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith.
But while all three of those players have shown promise at times, they've also had injuries, and the Lions haven't had them on the field together very much. That's something Lions coach Jim Schwartz hopes will change on Sunday against the Seahawks.
"Really, the last time they were all healthy together on the field was the first half of the Washington game [in Week 3]," Schwartz said, referring to the only game the Lions have won in the last two years. "Somebody's been limited or somebody's been missing. They are a big part of our offense, a big part of our team."
Johnson and Smith are listed as questionable for Sunday and Stafford is listed as probable, and all three are expected to play. With the trio on the field, Lions fans might finally see something that gives them some hope.
Lions' young players finally getting healthy
Posted by Michael David Smith on November 7, 2009 10:23 AM ET
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The talent of Johnson and Smith is being wasted on a horrible team. For the sake of their careers, I hope either the Lions get better quickly, or they find a team that can actually take advantage of their talents.
This might be the only other win opportunity besides Cleveland this year.
NFL = Not For Long? More like Not For Lions
If you look at the offense they shouldnt be as bad as they are . If these kids develop like their suppose to they should actually be pretty good next year. The have a Qb with alot of promise and a strong arm, they have an up in coming runningback in Keven Smith who has the ability to be a top 15 rusher, they have Calvin Johnson who is a top 5 wr, also they have Brandon Pettigrew and if he lives up to his hype should be a great TE. IMO all they need to do is go out and sign or trade for some serviceable lineman and they should have something there.