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28. Detroit Lions (5)
LT: Jeff Backus
LG: Rob Sims
C: Dominic Raiola
RG: Stephen Peterman
RT: Gosder Cherilus
You see five returning starters and think continuity, but that hasn't been the case. Backus has missed all of camp with a partially torn pectoral muscle that the Lions hope won't require surgery. Cherilus has practiced sparingly coming off a scary microfracture surgery on his right knee. From Peterman at right guard to Backus at left tackle, the O-Line averages over 30 1/2 years of age. For Matthew Stafford's sake, we would like to have seen Detroit attack the line more aggressively this offseason. Especially with Mikel Leshoure out, the offense projects as exceptionally pass heavy.
Problem is both of those tackles arent playing. And their back ups have been injured or retired. Sooooo...ya its not pretty.
LT: Jeff Backus
LG: Rob Sims
C: Dominic Raiola
RG: Stephen Peterman
RT: Gosder Cherilus
You see five returning starters and think continuity, but that hasn't been the case. Backus has missed all of camp with a partially torn pectoral muscle that the Lions hope won't require surgery. Cherilus has practiced sparingly coming off a scary microfracture surgery on his right knee. From Peterman at right guard to Backus at left tackle, the O-Line averages over 30 1/2 years of age. For Matthew Stafford's sake, we would like to have seen Detroit attack the line more aggressively this offseason. Especially with Mikel Leshoure out, the offense projects as exceptionally pass heavy.
Problem is both of those tackles arent playing. And their back ups have been injured or retired. Sooooo...ya its not pretty.
