The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (a.k.a. My Favorite Detroit Lions Team)

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Published: May 21, 2009

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... since I was six, which means I've been watching them since 1990.  In that time, they've made the playoffs six times...yeah, that's right, only six times.

Of all the franchises that played during that whole span, only four teams have made the playoffs less (Cardinals, Bengals, Saints, and Rams). They are one of only three teams to have not made the playoffs this decade.

I can give you some specific moments that summarize the previous paragraph. Ty Demter throwing six interceptions in one game. Marty Mornhinweg taking the wind in overtime.

Dan Orlovsky running out of bounds in the end zone. Draft busts: Andre Ware, Van Malone, Bryant Westbrook, Juan Roque, Aaron Gibson, Stocker McDougle, Joey Harrington, Charles Rogers, Mike Williams, and Drew Stanton.

Oh yeah, and 0-16.

Let's not just look at my lifetime though. The Lions are only one of five teams to never have made an appearance in the Super Bowl. It should also be noted that three of the othe...

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