Dear Detroit Lions,
Being your fan is freakin’ torture. Been one my entire life of 33 years on this world, despite your lack of winning…. and don’t plan on changing sides. Loyal to the end….in my neverending love/hate relationship….BUT COME ON DETROIT!!! Sigh…
Really though, the Lions played a damn fine first half. I F’ing can’t stand the Cowboys. But I give credit when it is due and they definitely played well in the second half. However, it was like Detroit just stopped the sticks on D, you know? Slipped tackles, etc. And once the Cowboys gained momentum it was so damn frustrating to watch! Lord knows Stafford needs improvement and no one is claiming he is a legend or anything. Romo, however, is so overrated it makes me sick to keep hearing his name. But he got the job done I suppose.
Bottom line is Detroit had this game and blew it. The call shouldn’t have made a difference, in the end, even if it was bull. They should have went for it on 4 and 1. They should have made some key tackles. They should have NOT kicked a lousy punt, if you want to call it a punt….my little sister kicked further in 3rd grade soccer. They should have protected Stafford better. And where was the freaking blocks for the run game in the 2nd? I don’t care how motivated, prepared and/or charged a team gets at half, there’s no damn way the Cowboys should have been able to come out and just stop Detroit’s run game in the 2nd half like that after the Lions opened things up so well in the 1st half.
When I was watching the 1st half I was like, “Wow! Detroit is actually using a wide variety of its tools to get yards. They finally are playing smart. Maybe, just maybe they’ll play this game right. They just have to go into half with momentum and not come out thinking they have it won like so many teams do and blow it….” And, then came the 2nd half. UGH!!!! The saddest part is as frustrated and as angry I was as I saw it all slipping away, deep down, as a Lions fan, it wasn’t a surprise.
Penalties and more are the vice of Detroit. They just can’t seem to pull the big wins regardless of the reasons. Shiz happens and you just have to play through it. Injuries, penalties, big plays, etc. NO EXCUSES! And shiz happened on both sides, for the Lions and for the Cowboys. The difference was that the Cowboys kept playing…..and got some good things to go their way. But don’t leave it up to the refs!!!
And I’m not saying the Lions stopped playing. The heart remained strong the entire game. The execution just fell apart and the mental prowess of the 1st half seemed to wane. This goes for the coaching staff as much as many of the players…not all of course. Say what you want about Suh, but holy crap did he play great! Despite his emo issues I hate to see him leave. Caldwell….go for it next time man!!!! Take a chance to win and be a champ! Secondary, what the F happened to you in the 2nd half????
Nevertheless, I see great promise in this team and I hope they can really build off of this season, keeping the right people around and getting who they need to fill in the gaps and strengthen. They just have to learn to win the big games. Easier said than done, of course. But, really, let’s get some damn post season wins Lions!!!! You’re one of the oldest F’ing teams in the league for crying out loud and have never even been to a Super Bowl (correct me if I’m wrong)!!! Keep your heads high and let this loss stir, as you should have won this game. But coulda woulda shoulda mutha funkas!
Rest, heal, evaluate, change, build, grow and come back harder! Make your city and fans proud. Lord knows we need it at this point! This goes out to management, coaches and players alike. Open some damn eyes! You guys played hard this season and showed some great strides forward on all fronts (looking better Reggie). Don’t let anyone take that from you. But what do you need to take it to the next level? I challenge you to do better! I challenge you to mature even more and get past your ongoing issues. Prove people wrong! Yes, this guy you could care less about is challenging you mutha funkas!
And when you have people that aren’t even your fans rooting you on, because at this point it’s just sad you have no real titles under your belt, that should motivate you even further! Hell, I honestly know people that say they wouldn’t even be mad if Detroit won a ring, even if the Lions beat their team! Come on Detroit! COME ON DETROIT!!!!……..
P.S. Screw you, Cowboys!!! Sick of you being “America’s Team”! You aren’t my team! And shut up already Dez….just because you’re good doesn’t mean you have to yell it….and get off the field! ……Just had to say that to make myself feel better. 🙂
With Love and Frustration,
Every True Lions Fan Ever….and this guy in San Francisco amid an army of red and gold who remains true to the blue and silver. West Coast with Mid West ties!
