At some point soon we'll just ignore anything coming out of Jon Kitna's mouth. In the meantime, the Lions' oft-concussed quarterback wants to make it clear that Detroit is winning at least 10 games in 2008. The same speech he gave in June 2007 and March 2008.
After a 6-2 start last season, the Lions limped to a 7-9 record. And after stating that 2008 is the year a couple months ago, he reiterated that point yesterday for anybody who may have missed it the first two times:
"Our expectation is we will be disappointed if we don't win 10 games," Kitna following a Tuesday training session. "Because that will mean we're not in the playoffs and that sucks. "I can't make it any simpler than that. Anybody who says that's not their expectation level is not much of a competitor."Yes, that does suck, but I'm not sure I'd classify linebacker Ernie Sims as "not much of a competitor." In fact, I'd say he's the sane one of the bunch: "I'll just say we're going to do good," the Lions' leading tackler said. "I just play."
Other than the guy sitting in the team president's office, there's no reason this team can't win 10 games. They should've done it last season, but, depending on your perspective, it was all Mike Martz's fault. Assuming Jim Colletto can reintroduce the running game, the offense should be more consistent.
Hat tip: Shutdown Corner
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-06-2008 @ 6:09PM
packer said...
the only people who beleave you are you you suck
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5-06-2008 @ 6:09PM
B said...
shut your big ass silly mouth you sissy ass your a beleaver in your own mind you suck
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5-07-2008 @ 11:54AM
Peter said...
"In the meantime, the Lions' oft-concussed quarterback wants to make it clear that Detroit is winning at least 10 games in 2008."
No he didn't. You have the quote and you still botched this article. He stated a goal that would be disapointing to miss. He didn't guarantee ANYthing.
I like Kitna. I think he's a smart guy, a good leader, and trying to build confidence in his team. Also, he's hilarious. Remember last Halloween when he dressed up as that naked ex-coordinator and his wife was a Wendy's worker? Hilarious.
I'm not president of the Kitna fanclub (In fact, I'm a Vikings fan) but lay off the guy. He's doing a good job (considering his situation) both on and off the field.
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5-08-2008 @ 12:23AM
George B Vieto said...
What do you want Jon Kitna to say "We are going to lose all our games?"
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