Offensive Weapons Fail To Launch As Detroit Lions Lose to Chicago Bears

September 12, 2010   ·   John Farrier   ·   Jump to comments

Back to reality, Lions fans.  Man, does this suck.
Regardless the approximate 80,000 words I have offered since mid-June detailing how the Detroit Lions offseason acquisitions would produce a plethora of points, the Chicago Bears and their still-solid defense reminded the Pride faithful that good defense still matters, and if you put your eggs in the offensive basket, expect them to get crushed.
Today, the yolk runs down my face as well as the faces of the Detroit Lions front office and leadership, not the players.
Today was another reminder that while the team is clearly improving, there is still much this club must do to attain their first winning season in 15 years.
In the team’s defense, I marveled at the relentless pressure and undying attack from the Detroit Lions defensive line. 
As Willie Young was inactive for today’s contest, I couldn’t help but wonder if perhaps he could have stepped in during the fourth quarter and made a...

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