We left the game after the third quarter. We didn't go expecting anything outside of the usual play from the Lions, so we weren't disappointed when Atlanta bowled them over. It was actually something to watch Vick work.

I got home just after the two minute warning, and I gotta say: Orlovski's got an arm, confidence, and he's not afraid to run.

I say, with the extra days the Lions have until the next game, fire the coach, and just have someone evaluate this offense for the rest of the season. Let all the quarterbacks split the remaining games, and figure out who won't be coming back for the offense. Hell, there's a chance the Lions might just win a game if they do that.

I feel sorry for the defense this year, because they have been good enough. However, the Lions' offense doesn't run, and it doesn't pass. That means it has nothing to fall back on. I think Orlovski could establish a real passing game under a coach who is willing to throw for more than five yards per down. Assuming Roy Williams, Mike Williams, and Scotty Vines all come back next year, along with Marcus Pollard and Cory Slescinger(sp?), all they need are some decent blockers on the line, and it can't be that hard to find some big bodies who can get the job done enough times in a game to allow the quarterback to make plays.

So, new coach, new attitude, maybe there's a chance for next year.

But, in Detroit, we say that every year at Thanksgiving.

I'm not holding my breath.

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