Lions-Bears Preview: Shootout in Chi-Town

September 11, 2010   ·   Jeffrey Boswell   ·   Jump to comments

Detroit @ Chicago (-6½) Expectations are rising in Detroit, where a highly-rated draft class has the Lions' faithful optimistically thinking playoffs, and, pessimistically, the third pick in next year's NFL draft. But this could be the year the Lions make the giant leap into NFC North relevancy, out of the shadows of the Packers, Vikings, and Bears and into the realm of contenders.
"Not only is Detroit the 'Motor City,'" said Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford, "it's now also the 'Matter City.' Like many things in Detroit, we had to redefine ourselves, from perennial losers to expectant winners. Ford Motor Company recovered from dark days by redefining itself. Heck, the Motor City Madman himself, Ted Nugent, did it. There was a time, long ago, when he was known only for rock and roll. Now he hangs his hat on beef jerky and two-bit bow-hunting programs. As a human, he may have devolved, but his career has evolved."
Hopes are high in Chicago, as well, with athletic fre...

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