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by rocketman989 on Mar 20, 2010 3:34 AM EDT Comment 9 comments

Do you think we can get to the super Bowl with Backus at LT.Raoila at center?They seem like tough players but what have they done the past ten years?We need to get good at something and I think the offensive line may be a good start.I know we need players on the other side of the ball, but I would like to see Stafford have time to throw darts down field to Johnson.Also have some sort of a run game to close out games.What do you think?

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anything possible

TEAM EFFORT… the Lions have their core together… now they will spread out and strengthen more weaknesses… best off season in a while… most of the dead weight is getting cut. We still have work to do… more moves will be made

GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.

by DINORDO on Mar 20, 2010 9:13 AM EDT reply actions

Well... a couple of thoughts here.

First, it might be a few years before Stafford fully matures and the Lions can fully complement him and put a defense together. We’ll have chances during those building years (possibly even this year) to replace Backus. I think his best days are either peaking or possibly behind him. They will have to replace him at some point. Raiola will be around for a while… and that’s fine with me. He’s a decent player and we have bigger fish to fry.

Second, it’s about playing within the system and it’s the coach’s/GM’s job to find out if these guys can do what they expect them to do or replace them. We’ll find out soon enough if all the lip-service that Schwartz has been giving to Backus is real or not. If it’s not, they’ll draft Okung. If Okung is really a top-tier franchise left tackle, I think I wouldn’t mind the Lions going that route if Suh is off the board.

We all have to keep in mind how much this staff values Stafford. He is the prize jewel of Allen Park and they will keep his progression in mind with every move they make. I know we all think it’s a slam-dunk that the Lions will take Suh or Berry or even McCoy, but the closer we get to the draft, the more I think Okung makes sense for this front office. I guess we’ll see.

But to answer your question… yes, I think the Lions could win a Super Bowl with Backus and Raiola. To do that, Cherilus needs to play like he’s capable, they need to find a stud left guard and – of course – the key is Stafford becoming GREAT. If he does, I think Backus and Raiola are “good enough”.

by DrewsLions on Mar 20, 2010 10:28 AM EDT reply actions

great post drewslions i think you may be right on the marck on the lions drafting suhorokung with the 2pick in draft

by kwfords on Mar 20, 2010 12:28 PM EDT reply actions

i wouldnt be disappointed

either way we get a pro bowl player

by timmy20 on Mar 20, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Lets put it this way:

Colts made it this year with Charlie Johnson, Cardinals made it with Wayne Gandy, neither of whom are elite level tackles. IMO Backus is much better than Johnson, so yes they could definately make it there with him.

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by latif on Mar 20, 2010 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

I don't think there is enough time for them

I mean, anything can happen but at the moment I don’t see Backus being our Superbowl LT. You never know though.

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by Hyperion Ecta on Mar 20, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Ravioli, maybe....

jeff “on my” Backus, i dont think so. he does need to be replaced. that being said, LT is only the 3rd biggest need on the OL. they need some fat guards that can move some people around. itll take some time to get that mess straightened.

by haywood on Mar 21, 2010 12:06 AM EDT reply actions

Backus supposedly graded out as...

…the 16th rated LT in the NFL last year, which wasn’t horrible (his big issue is that he has a decent amount of mileage on his tires by this point). Raiola is not a horrible center, he pass blocks okay and his big issue is run blocking against the Gilbert Brown types.

by Mister Gloom on Mar 21, 2010 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions