Why have the Detroit Lions been so bad for so long?

This is the type of question that evokes a lot of emotional responses from Lions' fans. As a Cubs' fan in baseball, I've seen the pitchfork and torch mentality that long-suffering fans have, and the fact that a team like the Lions will listen to those fans is a huge part of the problem. read more

Loyal fans are the reason the Detroit Lions have been so bad. The Fords have known this for decades. Why spend money on a team when a mediocre team will sell out the stadium. read more

Ownership has made bad decisions on a consistent basis. Hiring Matt Millen was at the top of that list. Some bad coaching choices have been there also. With Millen at the helm, the drafts were atrocious. The key to all of the losing has been the poor management from top to bottom. read more

The Lions were a football dynasty during the Bobby Layne era, winning three titles between 1952 and 1957, but they’ve been wretched since dealing Layne away during the 1958 season. They’re 1-10 in playoff games since — no, that’s not a typo — having lost by an average of more than 13 points per contest. read more