There is nothing like a Detroit Lions fan in August. It’s really a beautiful thing. Despite the horrid history of the franchise, both recent and distant, a Lions fan is August remains one of the most optimistic beings in existence. The excitement of an active offseason and the hope that each new season brings allows us all to be happy, joyful and eager for the upcoming season, no matter how irrational those feelings may be. And, to be clear, I am very much including myself in this group.
But for Lions fans, reality comes down hard and it comes down quickly.