Lions Penalties, Offensive Line Performance Are Instrumental in Lions Poor Play

As the Lions season begins to wear on, as Lions fans grow increasingly bloodthirsty, and the losses continue to pile up, the fact the Lions continue to lead the league in penalties only grows as a point of contention. If anything exhibits a lack of discipline and reveals a serious flaw in concentration and preparation, it is the Lions persisting to draw nearly ten penalties per game, usually at the least opportune of times. Seemingly, It is Rare to See a Play Where the Lions Haven't Drawn a Penalty Flag The Lions are tied for the league lead in penalties (with the Raiders) with 98. They have committed double digit penalties in six of their last seven games. The Lions penalties have occurred at maddening frequency for Lions fans, as the season marches on. One reporter asked Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz Monday about the Lions penalties, and whether they were an indication of a overall lack of team discipline, and less explicitly, a sign of the head coach’s failure in man...