Posted on 06/24/2007 8:19:05 AM PDT by mainepatsfan
Kitna boldly predicts that Lions will be winners in 2007
ESPN.com news services
Updated: June 24, 2007, 10:39 AM ET
The Detroit Lions haven't had a winning record since 2000 and haven't won 10 games since 1995. That's all going to change in 2007, according to quarterback Jon Kitna.
Appearing on WDFN-AM in Detroit on Thursday, Kitna predicted that the Lions will win more than 10 games this season. The Lions were 3-13 in 2006.
In March, Kitna said the Lions would win 10 games in 2007, but after seeing the team's schedule he adjusted his prediction -- higher.
"I'll keep to myself what I think we actually will win. But it's more than 10 games," Kitna said.
Part of the reason for Kitna's optimism is Calvin Johnson, the team's first-round draft pick.
"I don't like putting a lot of pressure on people, but Calvin Johnson, to me, will have about the same impact that Reggie Bush had in New Orleans," Kitna said. "He's everything that they said he was and more."
I had the same reaction. It's nice to have confidence, but you have to have the talent to match. I would love to be wrong about him though.
And a coach who had his play calling duties taken away in Philadelphia.
Though I think the Rams will score some points I’m not sold on their defense. Sort of like Arizona.
You know a few years ago that was mentioned just as joke now it’s become a serious question.
If he continues to make statements like that they are grounds for probable cause.
The reason was he was stuck with the same lousy QB.
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