... that I find myself being overly optimistic and maybe a bit delusional. 

Typically, I make some sort of prediction like, "We’re going to the playoffs this year." However, after last year, my hopes and goals for this team have changed. I have tempered my expectations. This does not mean that I don’t want to see a few things happen this year. 

Here is a list of things I believe need to happen in order to consider this year a success, wins and losses aside:

 

Improved O-Line play

The Lions O-Line has been one of the worst units over the last seven years. They have been unable to protect the quarterback, and have been just awful at controlling the line of scrimmage. I mean ser...

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