Lions in the playoffs: Looking back into order to move forward

The Lions are playing well, in the playoffs, found a franchise QB, have an epic offense, and talent on defense. I believe big things are in their future. I honestly think the Lions have a solid shot at knocking off the heavily favored Saints tonight. Playing on the road, it would be an upset, but not the "ZOMG, the earth must have fallen off it's axis" most would make it out to be. Regardless, the Saints are a double digit favorite. Much of the reasoning there is a lack of faith in the Lions is, well, their past. You can't ignore it. In my decades of fandom, every single season has ended badly. Some with a whimper, some horrifically. Even the best Lions' seasons in my lifetime ended with a gut punch...or more descriptively, a nut punch. A quick trip through the Lions' playoff history since I jioned Lions Nation leaves me reaching for the nearest bottle of whiskey. 1970: Lions drive to the Cowboys' 29 with 47 seconds left. Bill Munson, who had ent...