The Detroit Lions have put an exclamation point on their disappointing relationship with former tight end Michael Roberts.
One of the oldest axioms in sports is, ‘it’s better to be lucky than good’. In this particular case, I’m actually speaking about myself and not the Lions. I was prepared to take an in-depth look at the Michael Roberts trade to New England and try to see who won it. Instead, fate stepped in and gave us some plain answers.
However, it didn’t stop me from doing some mental gymnastics about the whole situation.
Let’s start with the fact that Michael Roberts career isn’t necessarily over despite failing the Patriots physical.