Some NFL fans are questioning whether the Lions’ expectations for Brian Branch in his second year are too high. Is he really ready for the challenge?
Summary
- Fans speculate if Branch can meet high expectations
- Debate on Branch’s performance last season
- Comparisons to other players and potential impact
- Concerns on Branch’s draft position
Is Brian Branch Up to the Challenge?
Some fans express doubts about Branch’s ability to meet the Lions’ raised expectations. User Weapwns humorously remarks, “And here I thought the Lions wanted him to bust.”
User DollarLate_DayShort suggests a more fitting title, emphasizing Branch’s potential, “The Lions expect Branch to start biting kneecaps next year.”
High Hopes or Unrealistic Expectations?
While some praise Branch’s past performances, such as User No-Task-132 celebrating, “Wild how many good DBs came out of last year’s class” and User Empty_Lemon_3939 claiming, “Dude was already playing like a vet last year,” others like User MeetingKey4598 highlight his challenges, “I’m expecting him to humble multiple HoF bound QBs this season twice a game.”
Comparisons to other players arise, with User on-the-cheeseburgers expressing regret over the Lions’ draft choices, “I already have it in my head that drafting Nolan Smith over Brian Branch…”
Future Uncertainty
Concerns over Branch’s future performance come to light, as User swalsh21 concisely puts it, “Yeah no kidding.”