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- Sep 6, 2013
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Flicked over from the Cowboys/Raiders at HT.
As a casual observer, it seemed like the Pies were all over the Lions in that final quarter but were struggling to convert their opportunities. It felt like the Lions were lucky to have a lead and were relying on it too much. They just weren't in sync with one another and while that was a bad mistake from Bailey, you could highlight multiple 'efforts' that simply added up.
In the end, they left the door ajar and the Pies to their credit were good enough to take it when it mattered.
Saw a lot of talk about how the Lions appear to be making the same mistakes they were five years ago. It's probably a reflection on the senior players and how they've regressed, but it shouldn't come as a huge surprise given the injection of youth.
These are the type of games they're going to learn from - look at the Panthers the other night against the Storm.
Even a champion team is going to have blemishes.
Still, the Lions are so agonizingly close to glory but will the penny ever drop for them?
Nailed it. It is a shame because they are such a talented team, seriously. They are just a bit like the Broncos - dumb when it matters.