Here's the benefit of not having a lot of talent on the roster -- there's less of a chance of an impact player suffering a season injury. Unfortunately for the Lions, bad karma (or whatever incredibly powerful, hateful force is behind that team) trumped the law of averages, as the team will play without one of its most important players, safety Daniel Bullocks, for the season.Bullocks, the Lions' second-round pick in 2006 and starting free safety entering the year, tore his ACL planting a foot in Saturday's less-than-stellar showing against the Colts. Losing one of their most promising young players should have a negative impact on the team. Though he played free safety, Bullocks entered the league with the ability to play the strong spot as well, and plays the run and pass well.
But another promising young player might take advantage. Gerald Alexander, the team's second-round pick this year, is the favorite to take over the starting spot. Alexander has looked impressive this offseason, improving steadily. Still, the Lions had high hopes for Bullocks this season, and this injury is certainly a setback for a team that can't afford too many.
