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Gosder Cherilus Is The Least Of The Lions' Problems
Lions head coach Jim Schwartz singled out offensive right tackle Gosder Cherilus for his mistakes Sunday against Arizona.
That's a good and bad thing. It's good because it keeps his feet held to the fire for mistakes, like moving before the snap. It's bad because many fans don't really watch offensive line play that closely, but are quick - especially in this town - to make the offensive line the scapegoat for everything that is wrong about the Lions.
In actuality, Cherilus has made significant progress this season from last and has a chance to be a very good NFL player.
- What a night for college basketball in this state. Everybody lost except Michigan. Wow.
- The Pistons haven't been playing well on the road and it is a concern. They should beat Charlotte. Those are the type of games that will determine whether or not they make the playoffs. Road games against bad teams from the Eastern Conference.
- Brian Rafalski has the flu and may not play tonight against the Blackhawks. Can this get any worse for the Red Wings? The Blackhawks are outstanding - clearly the best in the Western Conference perhaps the entire league.
- I think Fernando Rodney pitched well for the Tigers last season in this bottom line sort of way, but don't expect him to repeat his performance this season, if he is a closer. Best role would be as a setup man.
- Lets see, the Tigers don't really have much of a bullpen nor much when it comes to left-handed hitting. Still much work for Dave Dombrowski to do.
- To put Magglio Ordonez's 2009 season into full perspective - he nine home runs with 50 RBI in 465 at bats. Ryan Raburn had 16 home runs and 45 RBI in 261 at bats. And Raburn won't even make a tenth as much as Ordonez this coming season.
My column in Wednesday's Oakland Press on the Red Wings, a long with updated "Caputo And His Boss" video http://tinyurl.com/yche7cb
That's a good and bad thing. It's good because it keeps his feet held to the fire for mistakes, like moving before the snap. It's bad because many fans don't really watch offensive line play that closely, but are quick - especially in this town - to make the offensive line the scapegoat for everything that is wrong about the Lions.
In actuality, Cherilus has made significant progress this season from last and has a chance to be a very good NFL player.
- What a night for college basketball in this state. Everybody lost except Michigan. Wow.
- The Pistons haven't been playing well on the road and it is a concern. They should beat Charlotte. Those are the type of games that will determine whether or not they make the playoffs. Road games against bad teams from the Eastern Conference.
- Brian Rafalski has the flu and may not play tonight against the Blackhawks. Can this get any worse for the Red Wings? The Blackhawks are outstanding - clearly the best in the Western Conference perhaps the entire league.
- I think Fernando Rodney pitched well for the Tigers last season in this bottom line sort of way, but don't expect him to repeat his performance this season, if he is a closer. Best role would be as a setup man.
- Lets see, the Tigers don't really have much of a bullpen nor much when it comes to left-handed hitting. Still much work for Dave Dombrowski to do.
- To put Magglio Ordonez's 2009 season into full perspective - he nine home runs with 50 RBI in 465 at bats. Ryan Raburn had 16 home runs and 45 RBI in 261 at bats. And Raburn won't even make a tenth as much as Ordonez this coming season.
My column in Wednesday's Oakland Press on the Red Wings, a long with updated "Caputo And His Boss" video http://tinyurl.com/yche7cb
Labels: Godser Cherilus Fernando Rodney Magglio Ordonez Ryan Raburn Brian Rafalski
posted by Pat Caputo at
12:23 PM
7 Comments:
Pat, Maggs should be your DH only. If he hit great, if not he can take a seat on the bench. Raburn and Thomas do cover a lot more ground then Maggs. I look forward to 2011 to see which AAA fielder advances and how low level prospects at 3B and ss progress. How Crosby and Turner progress.
I'll be honest with you with our lack of offense and the market running really pushing the Bay/Holliday camps to the last minute.. I am really surprised the tigers haven't made an attempt to aquire one of those bats. Or really a bat of any kind. I thought the fans did a pretty good job showing up for the Tigers last year. For them to pump out articles and statements about the what 97 or 98 season of florida where they lost 108 games, but yet were bringing up the Derrek Lees, Ryan Dempsters.. Big freaking deal.. You made the trade and are going young fine.. I actually like the idea of Perry or Zumya or even Shlereth or Coke getting that chance at closer. that's how those types are gems are found. I'd rather us right now spend the money on obtaining some sort of hitting. I like the Porcello/Verlander/Sherzer 1-2-3. With a possible healthy bonderman as a number 4. I don't know I still think there are some moves available out there if the Tigers want to still at least compete this year.
As for the Blackhawks I'd still like to see what the wings look like in February and March before I give them the title, but they are good..
As for the Pistons.. It will be itneresting on Sunday to see how they respond if indeed all their parts are back. Cause right now I think that is the problem.. I think guys are just getting tired as they been logging tons of minutes early on..
Have a Happy Holidays Book and look forward to the chats in the coming year.
Oh and on the Lions. Personally I think the lions biggest concern is defense.. They have not been able to stop anyone in years. PERIOD! Even Indy realized they still needed a half way decent defense if they were ever going to get over that hump.. In came Cato Junes, Marlin Jacksons, Bob Sanders, Freeny etc..
Merry Christmas to you and your family Pat. As well to all the rest of you blog commentors I have come to look forward to reading here every day. I hope you all have a fantastic holiday season.
Seeing Fernando Rodney go did not break my heart or cause a tear to come to my eye - as with Granderson and Polanco. I agree that it is highly unlikely that he will ever come close to achieving another year like 2009 - as scary as he can be. I am glad that he got a decent money deal - he deserved a payoff for last season.
Just an fyi: His name is Gosder.
Nice research.
Barry,
Problem is, they may not have any choice but to put Mags in the field. Too many DH types.
Caputo
Maddog52,
Agree on the Lions defense. Should be by far their top priority.
Caputo
Fred Brill,
Thanks for the holiday wishes, Fred. Same to you an your family. Should be an interesting new year.
Caputo
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