Dispite Moeller's dissatisfaction, the Drive are certainly attracting quite a bit of media attention. Nationally syndicated talk show host Jim Rome picked Detroit as his site for Tour Stop #31, where Bob was a featured guest. Even if the Drive don�t make the playoffs in 2003, they are among the more exciting teams to keep an eye on.

The new team leader was decided prior to the end of last season, when QB Michael Vick established himself as the cornerstone of the franchise for the long term. Much of his supporting cast, however, is still unproven. Runningbacks Travis Henry, Amos Zereoue, and William Green are all very young, and wide receivers Lavernaues Coles and Rod Gardner can best be described as �raw.�

With that in mind, the Drive spent time in the offseason looking for a veteran�and after talks with David Boston and the Kalamazoo Vikings fizzled, Bob turned to Wisconsin and the Wannabes for a receiver. Rod Smith is expected to provide leadership to a team that may still be finding its sense of direction. There�s no question about where Bob is headed, though. It�s just a matter of determining whether his team finds the same kind of bliss in the 2003 season.