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Kitna predicting 50 TD passes?

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At this rate, Jon Kitna might say the Lions are going to win two Super Bowls -- this season. Having already made waves by saying the Lions will win 10 games this year, the quarterback mentioned another far-out figure during a radio show Friday. Asked how many touchdown passes he will throw this season, Kitna replied: "We've been joking around as the passing-game crew -- the receivers and tights ends and stuff -- we've been breaking down our little huddles saying '50' and all that stuff. "But we know that's an awful lofty goal." Kitna's career high is 26, set in 2003.

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July 1, 2007  11:24 AM ET

Kitna needs an MRI. Thats just plain ridiculous. Granted I'd be excited too with what he has to throw at but 50?

July 1, 2007  11:43 AM ET

good luck with that !!

July 1, 2007  11:47 AM ET

This dude is on the good stuff. Anybody have his phone #?

July 1, 2007  11:49 AM ET

Kitna WILL throw 50 touchdowns a season....the same season that the bengals don't have half their starting lineup in jail. It just won't happen.

July 1, 2007  12:15 PM ET

WOW! I like this guy's optimism and positive attitude towards the coming season, but 50 td passes is a bit too much for the lions to hope for. Still, it'd be AMAZING to see him do it. I guess if anyone runs a system that would allow a QB to put up those kind of numbers it' be Mike Martz.......

July 1, 2007  12:16 PM ET

yeah, 50 TDs and 72 INTs

July 1, 2007  01:13 PM ET

The Lions are going to win 12 games and Kitna will have a record shattering season with 50+ touchdowns. Meanwhile, back at the Hall of Justice, Aquaman is teaching Wonderwoman how to make a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich!

July 1, 2007  01:15 PM ET

Jon Kitna, I have someone for you to meet.... come here... look in the mirror. This is Jon Kitna, remember? The guy who has never been a respectable starter in his career? Yeah, I thought you two should get re-acquainted.

July 1, 2007  01:54 PM ET

26 TD passes is a very good season, 30 would be a fantastic season and he would be a lock for the pro bowl. 50??? What the heck is he smoking..... all those Lions players better pipe down and just hope they win at least 6 games, because right now I'm not sure they have any chance of finishing ahead of the Bears, Packers, and Vikings......

July 1, 2007  03:18 PM ET

This is great stuff, I really hope he keeps it up all offseason and during the season. I'm a fan of this guy because of this offseason!

July 1, 2007  04:14 PM ET

50 tochdowns i dont see that happening..The lions will win ten games this year wow! i dont see that happening..Kitna by the time you hike the ball half the time you wont even have time to throw it because that o line is not that good..

July 1, 2007  04:16 PM ET

If Detroit's O-line can give him 3 or 4 seconds, I would not be surprised if Kitna could break 30 TD's. But 50? He's got to AVERAGE 3 TD's a game just to get to 48. And he's got to play against the Bears twice--I would have to see Detroit's sked to see who they play outside the NFC North.
If anyone should be thinking 50, it'd probably be Tom Brady; those guys could come out with 4 wide and Maroney (depending on his shoulder) in the backfield and torch pretty much anyone. But Detroit? We shall see...

July 1, 2007  06:08 PM ET

I always liked Kitna. He did a serviceable job in Cincy, but get real! 50 TD passes?

July 1, 2007  06:19 PM ET

50 touchdowns?? NO PROBLEM!!!!!

July 1, 2007  06:59 PM ET

Paris Hilton!

July 1, 2007  07:05 PM ET

Anyone know ricky williams location? Has he moved in with kitna to teach him "yoga"! Kitna throwing 50 td's is like my Dolphins going 16-0 this year. If KITNA throws more then 40 i would run down the ghetto streets of 8 mile, in nuttin but sneakers!

July 1, 2007  07:05 PM ET

When did he go to the Arena League?

July 1, 2007  07:22 PM ET

If Kitna throws for 50 tds, I will burn all of my clothes outside of my room a la Scott Proctor.

July 1, 2007  07:37 PM ET

Are you kidding me? He couldn't throw 50 even in the Arena League. Kitna is doing nothing but putting a bullseye on himself. Defenses are going to try and smash him.

 
July 1, 2007  08:14 PM ET

Don't you people get it ? Kitna is having FUN WITH THE MEDIA....duh!!! He knows that he'll never toss 50 TD passes in a season......is it ok with all you little needlenecks if Jon Kitna displays some crazy optimism and has a little fun with some reporters? Would you rather a pro QB say, "oh we're gonna suck this year, and score only 2 or 3 TDs?"

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