Dave Birkett and Drew Sharp break down the Lions' woes and Jim Caldwell's news conference Oct. 3, 2016. (From Facebook Live)
Two seasons ended within hours of each other Sunday.
The bad news was that the Tigers saved one last, feeble offensive whimper for their final game of the season. The worst news was that the Lions still have 12 more opportunities to play as heartlessly as they did in Chicago.
The respective failures of both teams reflect upon their disappointing leadership. Brad Ausmus and Jim Caldwell entered their third seasons as Tigers manager and Lions coach this year with much to prove and little public support.