Playoff linkage: Mysterious Mayhew, Tombstone and Madden simulations

It's interesting to note Lions' GM Martin Mayhew is getting no props from the national media for his rebuilding job. The Lions are the Phoenix of the NFL, yet no one is talking about the man behind the resurrection. ESPN's Kevin Seifert gives his take on the mystery man pulling the strings from behind the Honolulu blue and silver curtain: A week dominated by front office news in the NFC North has overshadowed the performance of another division executive. Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is a private and behind-the-scenes operator, and he doesn't generate much national attention. But can anyone argue with the job he's done in overhauling the team over the past three years? After 8 years of he who will not be named at the helm, I was extremely leery of his right hand man, taking the helm as GM. Shows what I know. If this Tombstone inspired post by the always entertaining Neil at Armchair Linebacker doesn't get you fired up for Saturday...you'...