NFL.com: Lions most vulnerable reigning champ in '25
MaroonBells wrote:
Yep. This is one of my big frustrations. We finally have our franchise QB, and surround him with what looks like a Super Bowl level roster, only to have to fight tooth and nail just to win the division. Imagine putting this roster in a division with the Bucs, Panthers, Falcons and Saints. But noooooooo.
Agreed, but.....this is where I'm hoping a kid like McCarthy can make the difference: close games, being ice and clutch. Where being a winner counts in those crucial moments. That's my HOPE.
Its not usually rocket science: good teams do certain things well when they need to. Run for a first down on 3rd and short....make FGs....don't turn the ball over....protect their QB so he can pass the football....put pressure on opposing QBs....keep the other team from scoring every trip into the red zone. Its not the exotic stuff that usually wins ballgames, that's more complimentary. Good teams are disciplined and well coached. They don't hurt themselves very often.
So in 'dogfights', its usually who makes the least amount of mistakes. And who very consistently make 2-3 very important plays more than the opponent in crucial situations.
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