Classic Detroit Lion’s performance. Outstanding execution on how-to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. So much credit to go around. Start with spastic performance from Stafford, mix in a healty does of ‘drop-itus’ by your star receiver “Megatron”, pourous secondary pass defense, usual quota of ‘stupid’ penalties, failure to adjust play calling, and inopportune sloppy play by special teams.

This game was almost heatbreaking to watch if you had no history with the Lions. A ‘fitting’ end was the 61 yard field goal reminiscent of the New Orlen’s game long ago when Dempsy kicked a 63 yard field goal to put the Lions out of their play-off misery.

This signals the ‘lift-off’ of another coaching staff and front office changover. Only question is will it be the ‘Chinese water torture’ variety or mass execution. My vote is for the later. Purge and cleanse colonoscopy style. This team has to much talent to waste away again on frivolous experiments. Can you say, Matt Millen? Other NFL teams have risen from the depths of losers to winning teams in less than 57 years.

Upward and onward to our 58th year of rebuilding.

Location prevented me from watching the ‘Snow Bowl’ game in Philadelphia. Good thing in retrospect. Saved a few hairs I have left. Pathetic but classic Lion’s football.

Now all we have to do is wait for the final ‘shoe’ to drop and then the ‘coulda, shoulda, woulda’ program will ensue. There is always our 58th year of rebuilding to keep us warm for the rest of the winter. Santa has nothing but more sacks of coal for the Detroit Lions.

Ok, it’s a win, however sloppy, it still counts. Commiting four turnovers will get you a loss most of the time. Do not forget the ‘missed’ field goals. Stafford and the receivers still look a little ‘off’ even though he passed for 300+ yards. R. Bush needs a ‘do-over’ on his goal of not fumbling for the rest of the season.

On a positive note, the Lions did not let up and ‘finished off’ the Packers once they were down. The defensive line will be tested from now to the end of the season. Do not expect another seven sack game. As Yoda would say, ” Up hill the road now is” until seasons end.

You could see this one coming a mile away. Tampa misses two fiel goal attempts and Detroit fails to execute. How is it done you ask? Start with three interceptions, work in two funbles, a blocked field goal and lastly commit ‘stupid’ penalities on critical downs to give the other team a fighting chance.

The Lion’s talent may have changed but the results are the same. Also, soneone please, a coach perhaps, explain to R. Bush ‘north/sout’ running. Stopping forward momentumn make you a sure tackle for the defense. He is a good running back but does not have Barry Sander’s ability to come to a complete stanstill and change directions effectively.

How is it that Tampa’s ‘wounded’ secondary held most to the Lion’s receivers in check? How about some time we try a wide open pass game and save the ‘up the middle stuff’ for another day. Never fear, there is more Lion’s heatbreak coming down the road.