More Memories From A Dismal Season

The Detroit Lions continue to gain honors, and recognition for the few things they did well this season. Kevin Jones was named Rookie of the Month of December after rushing for 626 yards, and four touchdowns. Eddie Drummond also received honors, being named to the NFL All-Pro Team.

After watching Kevin Jones at Virginia Tech in college -- and more so his senior year than others -- I felt he should have been on stage as a Heisman candidate along side of Chris Perry. Jones was a spectacular runningback in college, and is emerging as one of the great NFL runningbacks. Only Barry Sanders and Billy Sims -- as Lions -- recorded 1,000 yards in their rookie seasons. The 2005 NFL season should bring Jones 1200-1600 yards, and a chance at the Pro-Bowl.

Eddie Drummond was nothing but stellar on returns this season. Adding to his speed, one of the greatest abilities I see in him is his ability to cut from the middle of the field to the left and/or right very quickly, and evade tackles. Notable marks for Eddie are his two touchdown returns in one game, and his 161 return yards fourth quarter total. It is good to see him receive more honors, and he is more than deserving of these and more.