Disappointments are a part of life and football. Not every OTA stud is going to look like the next Rod Woodson once the action goes live, and one-year preseason wonders can get exposed when the pressure starts to mount.
The Detroit Lions are no exception. It's been a solid preseason on many levels for a team trying to make the playoffs for the third time in five years, but not every oyster contains a pearl.
That's why we're here today. To keep reality firmly in our grasp and remind ourselves that things aren't always what they seem.