The Detroit Lions Clearly Have Their Priorities Straight: New Uniforms WTF?

In case you have not yet heard, there have been rumors regarding the Detroit Lions and a possible uniform/logo change. Like a high school girl's softball team, they seem to be more intent on looking good rather than playing good.

Following the NFL’s first 0-16 season, they really need to step back and re-evaluate their priorities. If I’m a Lions fan, and thankfully I’m not, I would be more interested in seeing my team win a game next season rather than having the opportunity to buy a shiny new jersey.

Maybe the Lions hope to follow the example set by the Rays, formerly the Devil Rays, after their last place finish in 2007. After changing their name and getting new uniforms that were more appealing to the eyes, the Rays went from worst to first and made their first playoff/World Series appearance in 2008.

The only difference between this Lions team and that Cinderella story of the 2008 Rays is a competent front office. The Rays and Lions have both been drafting at the top of the first round for a good part of the last decade. While the Rays have come through with picks like Evan Longoria, B.J. Upton, and David Price, the Lions have used first round picks on such players as Charles Rogers, Roy Williams, and of course Joey Harrington.

Of course the Lions finished 0-16 last year, but by now everyone is aware of that. What you may not be aware of is that the Lions also have not appeared in the post-season since 1999. They haven’t won a playoff game since 1991 (their only post-season win since 1957). In the Matt Millen era, the Lions had the worst winning percentage in the entire NFL going 31-81 (.277). It’s no wonder Lions fans annually sport paper bags over their heads at home games and are embarrassed to even admit their allegiance to the franchise.

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