The Detroit Lions have had a long and painful history of adversity they have been unable to overcome since their last title in 1957.
In some ways, quarterback Matthew Stafford has embodied that adversity. As the Lions longest running starting quarterback act since Motown last celebrated a world championship, Stafford has had more than his share of adversity on the field.
His first two seasons were both shortened by injury. Since then he has become the Lions iron man. Despite a consistent lack of pass protection, a ground game that has mostly been M.