I joked over the weekend that I have grown uncomfortable with the optimism surrounding the Detroit Lions from fans, analysts, and even inside the NFL. But the truth of the matter is I’m not joking. It’s making my skin crawl.
Of course, this is a ridiculous reaction. For years, we’ve decried the media for not giving us enough positive attention or ignoring actual progress being made within the organization. Now that we’re finally getting it, we should be happy.
But the reason it’s eating me from the inside is simple: I fear buying in and putting my emotions on the line.