Detroit Lions Loyalty

Tim Fuller-USA TODAY SportsAt this point of the year, we aren’t exploring new territory. The Lions failed to make the playoffs... again. After the devastating Jets game in Week 1, I said to myself, “Why do I root for these f#@%s year in and year out.” Life would be so much easier as a Patriots fan, a Saints fan or a Steelers fan. So why do we keep coming back for such abuse? The only thing I can think of is loyalty.

Just as lions are supposed to be, we are loyal to our team. Simply switching teams because it’s easier isn’t what we do. It’s not what Michiganders do. So while our emotions and opinions jump around more than House of Pain, we have to remain loyal because next season is a new…