Detroit Lions: Continuity Is a Key Ingredient for Future Success

March 24, 2011   ·   Michael Sudds   ·   Jump to comments

I vaguely remember something that Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz said, following the 2010 season.  Schwartz alluded to his team's chemistry, and mentioned continuity as a key ingredient in the Lions' future success.
Continuity? Wow! 
What an esoteric concept, delivered by the enigmatic, and ever-cerebral Schwartz.  How has continuity impacted a Lions team assembled from spare parts, two decent drafts and some castoffs?  Has continuity propelled the Lions into a team on the cusp of playoff contention?
 
Continuity begins at the top
Let's connect the dots.  In the 2009 and 2010 seasons, the Lions churned almost 60 percent of their 53-man roster.  That's huge, folks.  Especially when you consider the fate of those no longer on the team.  Very few are making a contribution elsewhere.  I call it the "duh" squad.
The identity of the Lions is now that of a promising team on the rise.  We can thank the...

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