Pat Caputo — Lions Combo On The Verge Of Greatness
Zero-and-16 is not far removed from the rearview mirror. It's still fresh in mind.
Guess that is why it is difficult to observe the Lions and see potential strengths. It's more like they have areas of lesser concern — or something similarly diplomatic to describe a still fledgling football team.
The exception, however, is at quarterback and wide receiver.
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson don't merely have talent. They are more gifted than the vast majority of players at their positions in the NFL.
Stafford can throw with any quarterback in the NFL. Johnson can run with any receiver.
