Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, football, and, of course, those unavoidable family conversations you’d rather dodge. (I’m gearing up for a spirited argument with my brothers-in-law — the same guys who, six weeks ago, were texting me to tell someone at the Eagles to fire Nick Sirianni but now can’t stop talking about booking trips to New Orleans for the Super Bowl.)
Let’s be honest, much like your Thanksgiving dinner table the NFL serves up its fair share of topics we’d rather not get stuck on. But there’s also plenty to be thankful for as fans. With a little effort, you can steer those heated conversations into more enjoyable territory. In the meantime, this column might give you a few icebreakers to help navigate the holiday chaos:
• Looking back on the Lions’ unwavering belief in Jared Goff
• “She’s a tough, no-nonsense leader with a better résumé and background in football than most of the men up for these jobs”
• What’s wrong with the Houston Texans?
• What might have been with the Giants
• A chilling effect for “Hard Knocks”?
• What Eagles fans, New England, the Ravens and I can be thankful for
The Goff that was
As you watch them take on the Chicago Bears Thursday afternoon, it’s worth reflecting on how far the Detroit Lions have…
