Calvin Johnson: Is he getting enough attention from his QB?

I know that this post calls the previous post about the offensive line into question, but I still think Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson aren't connecting as much as they should be. I know with a bad O-line it's hard for deep routes to develop and even harder for the quarterback to deliver the ball down field, but on occasions when Stafford has ample time in the backfield I don't think he is looking for Calvin Johnson enough. Yes he is the only threat the Lions have and is therefore often double covered, but being a man of his abilities I know there are occasions where he is either open or at least capable of coming down with the ball. In order for this team to gel offensively and to start putting points on the scoreboard our two biggest offensive guns need to be hooking up more often then they are right now. I'm not talking about short slant routes either, we need Johnson to be down field and have a ball heading his way. Who cares if we throw a few interceptions, we have won one game in a season and a half, lets at least see what potential there is for future seasons.

Time for a Rebound?

This week the Lion's have a chance to grab a second victory for the season. Detroit enters Qwest Field with the possibility of their three biggest weapons returning to the field. For the first time in weeks Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and Kevin Smith all can potentially play this week according to www.freep.com.

If you ask me this could provide enough of an offensive boost to make the Lions competitive in any game they play in this year. Stafford has been progressively better in each game this year, Kevin Smith provides a solid presence in the backfield and Calvin Johnson is one of the best wideouts in league. Against a team with a 2-5 record I would like to tell you that this would be enough to get the Lions another victory, and I would if this game were being played at home. Unfortunately this game will be played at Qwest Field, often considered the loudest stadium in the NFL, where the Seahawks have already shutout two teams this season. The Seahawks shutout the Jaguars 41-0 earlier this season and the Rams, who beat the Lions last week, 28-0.

So while I would like to reassure you and tell you that this is the week the Lions get another elusive victory I think the Seattle just plays to well at home for the Lions to steal this one. So to answer my question "Is it time for a rebound?" well, maybe next week.