... You see the commercials with the Manning's and others playing with kids; teaching them about staying fit, being active, and playing football.

It's great to see the NFL so giving in these troubled times.

But what about their own? 

The Lions, for example, are a "community" in need. They went 0-16 last year. Sure, the Lions snapped a 19 game losing streak, but that's the only real accomplishment so far. 

I've been picking out the positives of Detroit's performances in most of my articles. And there is a reason Culpepper isn't starting; anyone who watched that Bears game knows why.

Still, the Lions are lacking in the fundamentals like missing tackles. Kevin Smith is an emerging star—but he still has a wa...

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