It’s a strange set of headlines for the Detroit Lions as their on-the-field play is starting to look meaningless in yet another lost season.
Following three winning seasons in four years, the addition of a new head coach in Matt Patricia should have been enough to push the Detroit Lions over the playoff hump. Yet, with month left in the regular season, the Lions are on the edge of losing another year.
With that lingering reality starting to set in, today’s headlines are a strange hodgepodge of pop culture, what ifs, possible endings and new beginnings. Let’s dive in.
Harry Potter understands the pain of being a Lions fan – ESPN.com
I’m not sure I buy Daniel Radcliff as a true Lions fan as the actor that played Harry Potter for many years actually refers to the Giants instead of Motown in his quote used for the above article. Still, this team needs all the fans it can get at the moment. Maybe Potter can work some magic and help Detroit win out.
Inside Detroit Lions’ decision to pass on Aaron Donald in NFL draft – Detroit Free Press
The Star War connections made by former defensive line coach Jim Washburn in his reference to the abilities of a young prospect named Aaron Donald during the 2014 NFL Draft are wonderful here. And the fact that Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford had no idea what he was talking about is hilarious.
Rams’ McVay raves about assistant Waldron’s coordinator potential – The Detroit News
Lions fans could be getting a glimpse at the future when Detroit plays the red hot Los Angeles Rams this weekend. Rams passing-game coordinator Shane Waldron appears to be a hot name as a future offensive coordinator. And with Jim Bob Cooter’s future in Detroit in doubt, Waldron could be considered a possible replacement candidate.
Could this be the end of Glover Quin in Detroit? – MLive.com
Clearly no longer the player he was, 32-year old safety Glover Quin may opt to call it quits after this season. If so, he’ll end a very successful run in Detroit after signing as a free agent back in 2013. This is a player many thought should have been voted to the Pro Bowl just last season.
Grading all 32 first rounders after Week 12 – Pro Football Focus
Although it’s been another down season in the Motor City, the 2018 draft class has performed well. And first rounder guard Frank Ragnow has steadily improved after a shaky start to his rookie campaign. According to Pro Football Focus, Ragnow just posted the best performance of his short career in Week 12.