Lions lament part 50

Yep, that's how many seasons it's been since the Detroit Lions have won an NFL title (not to mention 16 since they last won a playoff game.) And after being humiliated 51-14 at San Diego, losing their sixth straight game after a 6-2 start, and allowing the Chargers to clinch the AFC West title, I have one thing to say (again...)

I used this photo last year too, but nothing ever seems to change. Expect to see duplicates of that sign next week in the Lions' home finale against Kansas City. Maybe we'll even get the fans with the bags over their heads. The Ford family might make fine cars, but their football team sure is an Edsel.

Of course, when you stop and think about it, the bigger fools are the fans who come in and carry the signs. I know there's a sunk cost in season tickets but somewhere along the line the fans will quit showing up, even in Detroit. Every team has a down cycle, but 50 years? Come on.

Fortunately, for all of the Lions' woes, at least they're not the Ravens losing to an 0-13 team.