? Offensive Rookie of the Year: WR Roy Williams, Lions -- The fifth skill-position player drafted, Williams will have a bigger impact than Eli Manning, Larry Fitzgerald, Philip Rivers or Kellen Winslow Jr. because of the offensive system Detroit runs. Manning, it could be argued, is already the offensive ROY -- as in his pre-draft shenanigans were uncouth and defenders will welcome him to the NFL with clenched fists and shoulder-first tackles. ? Coach of the Year: Steve Mariucci, Lions -- Detroit plays four playoff teams from last season, including the Packers twice, and three of those games are on the road. First things first, the Lions must win a road game; they have lost an NFL-record 24 consecutive. Nonetheless, Detroit is loaded with talent, and considering the overhaul Mooch performed with the cap-strapped Niners a few years ago, this could be a season to shout about in Motown. In fact, it will start Week 1 at Chicago, because the Bears' retooled offense will not have enough firepower to keep pace. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/writ...ions/index.html
WOW the guy that wrote that article was reaching all over the place. More funny than informative. That article Belonged on page 2 of ESPN.com
