Is there any better story in the NFL this off-season than the Detroit Lions' ridiculous overconfidence? To review: Quarterback Jon Kitna thinks the Lions will win more than 10 games a year after going 3-13, while wide receiver Mike Furrey says the Lions will make the playoffs. And now there's more. Kitna was a guest on ESPN Radio this morning, and when he was asked how many touchdown passes he'll throw this year, Kitna said:
"We've been joking around as the passing game, the receivers and tight ends and stuff, and we've been breaking down our little huddles and saying 50."
Yes, Kitna prefaced it with "joking around," but he sounded like he really believed it when he dropped the big 5-0. Peyton Manning's NFL record is 49. Jon Kitna is not Peyton Manning.
Still, this is getting fun, and I hope the Lions keep it up. Next: Matt Millen guarantees he'll win the NFL's executive of the year award.
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6-29-2007 @ 9:18AM
Horatio said...
Kitna is going to Arena League? hmmm thought he had NFL potential....
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6-29-2007 @ 10:16AM
bigdog said...
drug test him. he is high if he thinks he can throw 50 td's
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6-29-2007 @ 10:31AM
JOHN WICKIZER said...
WITH 50 TDS KITNA JUST MADE THE TOP OF MY FANTASY LIST UNLESS CARSON PALMER THINKS HE CAN THROW FOR WHAT 60 OR 70 TDS CHECK THE WATER IN DETROIT
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6-29-2007 @ 12:09PM
The U will be BACK! said...
51 Touchdowns
9 INT's
Write it down!
Detroit Baby!
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6-29-2007 @ 12:54PM
Roland1919 said...
All kidding aside, what round do you guys figure Kitna will go in your fantasy drafts? 12 teams. I'm thinking about trying to nab him late and make him my starter. The problem is--he's a Lion.
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6-29-2007 @ 1:27PM
turk said...
Roland, I don't know about your league, but mine gives a penalty for INTs, so I won't touch Kitna. He only threw about 21 TDs last season, and there are plenty of NFL QBs who can do that without throwing more INTs than TDs. Plus, I have Carson Palmer as my keeper.
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6-29-2007 @ 2:05PM
bj said...
john kitna thinks he can play in the nfl too.
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6-29-2007 @ 2:18PM
Don said...
Sure, I can see 50 touchdowns. But he didn't specify which team, did he?
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6-29-2007 @ 2:44PM
gdsteve said...
At least he's in a joking around mood.Most are seeking new deals!If he does throw anywhere close to it he'll be looking for a new deal nextseason.Well never have to worry about Matt MILLIN getting exc. of the years !!!!
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6-29-2007 @ 2:46PM
gdsteve said...
Hey the guy did throw for over 4000 yards last year on a lousy team.I was shocked when I saw that !
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6-29-2007 @ 4:14PM
Roland1919 said...
Turk, 3 points per INT, a BIG concern. Agreed. What round should he go?
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6-29-2007 @ 6:22PM
Steve said...
I am not exagerating to say I've seen a number of high school QB's with better arms than Kitna. You have to be in the stands to see what kind of softballs he throws up. DB's are breaking on the ball every single pass. I'm only amazed he doesn't have more INT's.
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6-29-2007 @ 6:23PM
Medycman said...
Sure he can throw for 50 plus TD's, but over how many seasons? He's smokin rock if he thinks he can throw for 50 TD's in 1 season.
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6-29-2007 @ 8:28PM
Free Sports Picks said...
Kitna is good but 50 TD's? No Chance!
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6-29-2007 @ 10:41PM
Ray said...
While 50 is a stretch (and you're right, he DID preface it with "joking around"), would you rather have him say the Lions are going to suck again?
Give him credit for talking up his team in a positive manner, no matter how ridiculous you think he might sound.
And the last time you put on a uniform and put it on the line, Michael?
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6-29-2007 @ 11:17PM
vincent said...
wow how much do u hate Detroit Michael
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6-30-2007 @ 10:59AM
jj24 said...
Detroit......they still have a team in the NFL??
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