The last time the Detroit Lions had consecutive playoff appearances, the Internet was just a gleam in Al Gore's eye. Now that goal is squarely in range in 2015.
Detroit brings back 16 starters and all of its specialists from a team that racked up 11 wins and came within a play or two of the franchise's first playoff victory in 14 years. The roster has talent all across the field, with a healthy amount of competition at key positions.
Mayhew is putting together a "No Excuses" type roster this off season this is a team who TALENT wise could go deep in Playoffs #Lions
— Soup Campbell (@LifeAfterTGame) May 13, 2015
Yet it's incredibly hard to maintain success in a league set on providing parity.