The Detroit Lions have now made the playoffs in three of the last six years, which on the outside seems incredible for the team that just seven years ago went 0-16, but out of the three playoff berths, none have been back to back. Why is that? It’s because the Lions’ management (cough cough Martin Mayhew) had TERRIBLE drafts following promising, playoff filled seasons. So, let’s take a look at how the Lions management had every opportunity to turn this football team into a perennial playoff team and struck out each and every time.
2011-2012 NFL Season:
In the 2011-2012 season, Matt Stafford threw for 5,000 yards, had 41 touchdowns, and had just 16 interceptions, all while leading the Lions to a 10-6 record and their first playoff berth in more than 10 years.