Fairley thinks SB

[Mitchrapp]

Well, as long as he thinks it. Well, Him and LKP.

The Lions took a step back in 2012, but at least according to defensive tackle Nick Fairley, they're about to take a huge step forward in 2013 -- the Super Bowl.

"I expect big things," Fairley told The Detroit News. "I am going to say we are going to the Super Bowl because I am competitive, and that is what I want for the team, and it is one of the goals. I am sure we are going to take it game by game and day by day."

The Lions finished 4-12 last season, dropping back from their breakout 10-6 finish in 2011 that earned the team its first playoff berth in 12 years.

History suggests that a Super Bowl is a long shot for the Lions. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, only one team (the 1999 St. Louis Rams) has won a Super Bowl after winning four or fewer games the previous season.

Fairley, however, pointed to what he thought was a strong draft by his team as a reason for a Lions resurgence.

The Lions also added potential impact players on offense (running back Reggie Bush) and defense (safety Glover Quin) in free agency.

"We are going to do some big things this year," Fairley told the newspaper.

Fairley finished with 5.5 sacks in 13 games last season, his second in the NFL, before a shoulder injury put him on the shelf in December. He told The Detroit News that he has been watching tape of Hall of Fame defensive linemen Reggie White and Warren Sapp, trying to "pick up things" to take his game to the next level.

 

[elrod817]

At least he tempers his statement a bit talking about being a competitor...he's not off the deep end completely. I think most players from every team think they're going to the Super Bowl right now.

 

[cheeno]

We just need Stafford to say he is as good as Tom Brady, see: Manning, Eli and Flacco, Joe.

 

[tonyballs]

Wtf is he supposed to say?

 

[Mitchrapp]

Wtf is he supposed to say?

I don't know, maybe "We're gonna improve and as a team we will be better"?

This is no different than Rex Ryan saying it..

 

[mhughes0021]

id rather hear him say his expectation is to make it through a full schedule without injury. That hes worked hard in the gym this offseason instead of smoking dope so he can build his chicken legs instead of eating chicken legs cause he has the munchies.

 

[tonyballs]

I don't know, maybe "We're gonna improve and as a team we will be better"?

This is no different than Rex Ryan saying it..

Oh....ok....

Could be the dumbest shit i've read in a long time.

You're right though, i dont want my Lions telling anyone they're going to the SB....just that "we'll be better"....deeeeheerp.....wow