Detroit Lions: How Important Is Reaching an 8-8 Record?

June 20, 2010   ·   Seattle Lion Fan   ·   Jump to comments

The 2010 version of the Detroit Lions is perhaps the most talented team we've seen in the last ten years.  While I'm sure there will be a difference of opinion on that statement, it really is hard to argue with it, at least on paper.
No one can argue that it already has become the most scrutinized team.  And, for perhaps the first time in 10 years, Detroit Lions fans could possibly see the Lions actually moving forward and perhaps make that first step from being the perennial doormat for the rest of the NFL.
Before this season has even started, before even the pre-season has started, this team has been dissected, poked, prodded, evaluated, appraised, classified, investigated, judged and reviewed by both amateur and professional NFL pundits to the Nth degree.
There has been speculation on their success in the upcoming season with predictions ranging from another dismal 2-14 season to wildly optimistic playoff berth.  While neither is impossible, I also see ...

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