... article is to answer Kyle Gibbons's fine article "Detroit Lions Fans Must Temper Expectations in 2011," written July 11, 2011.

Just to clarify, I have always respected Kyle's work. He is articulate and well researched, and a lot of times, I agree with what he say.

Not this time.

Every Detroit Lions fan has lived with mediocrity since 1961. Just how sad is it for fans to celebrate one playoff win in nearly 50 years?

Kyle calls himself a realist, and I would say many Detroit Lions fans fall into that category.

However, there are...

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