Lions vs. Jaguars

     LIONS OFFENSE
    One big difference that is apparent is Stafford under center with either a single back or both or a fullback set, which is a huge change from the Linehan scheme. Although I couldn't get the game in my area, I did see Bush's run and our line moved the entire front to one side, allowing Bush to cut back to the off side.....the fact Bush started seven yards deep gave him a better look at the defense and brought him almost to full speed as he reaches the line. This gives him time to see what is happening up ahead and adjust to it, which he did very well. another benefit to that set is the play action possibilities. You can clearly see the linebackers for the Jags coming forward and reacting to the run; had this been a fake they would have struggled to get back in coverage. Bush will have a lot of long runs from this set and so will Bell. Still can't believe we didn't put Stafford up under center all last year.
      Bell had a nice run out of that same formation against Cleveland, and was able to choose his spot also, cutting in behind Fauria's block. I didn't see the run by Leshoure for 30 yards. Was it from a similar set? Let me know in a comment.
     That being said, I am hoping the Lions ran from a fullback set on third and short, or if not for sure on fourth and short. I didn't see the series, so I don't know, but put Collins and Bell out there and we should convert a lot of those.
    LIONS DEFENSE: 
     I'm not surprised at that Tahir Whitehead did well against the Jags......I thought he was great against Cleveland, but he got injured. Glad to see one of our draft picks develop into at least a solid backup.
    PREVENT PREVENTS NOTHING!
    Am I the only one who hates the prevent defense? Just when a rookie comes into the game, you back off your defense, rush four and then watch him pick apart the secondary. If you have all those guys back, why can't you cover anybody. And the coaches need to drop the first five DBs no deeper than the marker. We drop too deep and let them catch it for a first down. Not good and been going on way too long. Is Gunther Cunningham still calling plays?