Will the Detroit Lions make the postseason in 2006?
468472
yeah im the first to say this oh yes they will make the playoffs look at their division it sucks say what you want about the bears their going 5-11 and the lions will win the division
51114
They should have a shot. They came very close this year,but came one win short of winning their division. They have good recievers and great running backs, and with the New England lose to the Broncos in the playoffs, i think they'll be atop their division come 2006 season.
933280
Have been a Detroit Lion hopeful... but I don't think it will freeze over so the Lions don't ever have a chance!!!\n\nAs most Detroit Lions fans do.... I have an "alternate" team to root for!!!  It has been New England for several years until Peyton Manning showed up so now it is Indy... although I like the Bears this year too....\n\nDie hard(er) lions fan.... sigh!
585086
Hell yea!  They have a great offence, and their defence is getting better.  Herm Edwards will make them not only in the playoffs, but past the first round.  They have a great tight end and Larry Johnson.  They also have Priest as a back up.  Trent Green is getting older, but he will still have two or three more productive years.  They will be better than everyone in their pathetic division, and that makes a playoff birth.
594419
I don't think so. With the way the NFL is these days, they could easily find a way into the playoffs, but I woudln't consider them a championship caliber team.\n\nTheir greatest strength is their offense. They have a great RB, two phenomenal WR's, and a very good QB in Kurt Warner. The also added a potential all-pro TE in Leonard Pope, so their biggest concern offensively will be whether or not their OL will gel and perform at a productive level.\n\nDefensively that is where they need the most work/help. They upgraded the secondary last year and need for alot of their younger guys to take the next step. \n\nAll of that being said, I think we should definitely see an improvement on last years 5-11 team as long as Kurt Warner can stay healthy, he is the key.
407778
The Detroit Pistons will win the 2006 Championship. They are the best team going into the playoffs and will be the best team after they beat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals. And they will repeat next year and Detroit will win 3 Championships in 4 years.
717055
well they have been in the playoffs for a few years now.  they have been a top threat since 2002. they worked hard to get to where they are with few superstars.  no one understands how they win.  they are a blue collar team who can play as a good solid unit when they are playing as a team. i love my detroit pistons and red wings.  the wings are as hated as the pistons outside of detroit for obvious reasons like the ones stated by others who answered your questions.  i am from the detroit area and love all of my teams except the  lions.  GO  DEEEEEETROIT PISTONS
182629
If you mean ever, I think that they could.  They have a pretty good nucleus of young players.  If you mean this year...they will have trouble making the playoffs.
530385
I think they have an excellent shot at the playoffs this year because they will probably be the best team in the NFC western div. I'd say they could look for a super bowl 2 more seasons down the road, especially with their WR corps and a more experienced matt lineheart.
812220
I'm guessing that they might get wild card....\nalthough I'd love to see them win the division
149672
The Detroit Tigers have been improving themselves for the past few years, but have still not reached a level where they are ready to contend. With the World Champion White Sox and the very good Indians they will most likely finish 3rd or less in their division. It will be a few more years before they make the playoffs.
1009139
I think it will. The Detoit fans just want to see the Pistons excell as much as last year. They won't stop until they win another championship, and then it might just get higher. The Pistons will not dissapoint next year.
769079
The Lions have played on Thanksgiving day more than any other NFL team (65 games), dating to 1934. Dallas has played in 37 contests since 1966. More on the history of Detroit and their holiday tradition can be found on the Lions' official site. Scores from every Thanksgiving game are also available.\n\nI am not a Lions fan. This is a team with 1 playoff win since 1958! \n\nBut for some of those dedicated souls out there, this is the highlight of their season.  Sure, I'd prefer seeing some of the better teams rotate this game or even better, the addition of an evening game with some meaning. However, being the NFL fan that I am and realizing the importance of tradition, I don't believe that changing it at this point would be much of a benefit.\n\nPeople in Detroit plan their Thanksgiving around the football game, or at least I am led to believe this being from Wisconsin. It would take a while for another city and team to make that happen, should the game be taken away from the Lions. I hope it doesn't happen. I personally like tradtion.
317678
I think it all depends on how their QB's step up. They have the offense to excel and with Martz to help, they should score. The Lions need help in the DEF department badly, which is one good thing about Rod Marinelli- hopefully draft D and not worry too much about O, unless it's lineman.\n\nPrediction- 6-10\n2 Wins against the Pack\n2 Wins against the Vike\nWin away at Jets\nWin home against San Fran
1058344
Of course they will. They're in the weakest confrence in the NFL.\nIt won't even be a contest.
263528
Yeah, but Minnesota revamped last year, too. The NFC North will be the same, miserable to watch.  Favre and a healthy packers should do well.  The Bears will still have an awesome defense, but horrible offense.  The LIons have to get rid of Millen first.\n\nMiami could be a team to watch out for, Daunte is back in his old offensive system and plus Miami was one of the best teams down the stretch last year going undefeated in December and beating some pretty good teams.\n\nThe entire NFC East is a toss up, Wash could be good again, Phi could bounce back and should under Andy Reid, Dal and T.O. could light it up , but NYG should only meet last year's over performance.\n\nSEA should be a Super Bowl contender again and Arizone should be a lot better with another year of Denny Green at the helm.\n\nCarolina will be good, Tampa might falter, and Atlanta will have to work hard to fight off their losing ways.\n\nIn the AFC West, K.C. and S.D. are done for a couple of years, but Oakland should be good with Art Shell, Aaron Brooks, Randy Moss, and LaMont Jordan, but the D needs to step it up.\n\nJets are done.  Never count out the Patriots as long as they have Brady and Bellicheck.\n\nPIT will defende their title respectably, and Cincinnatti will be back to the Bengals of old if Carson doesn't return healthy.  That injury takes so long to heal and was so late in the season that he most likely wouldn't even be ready for game action until the middle of the season and then it would take time for him to get into the swing of things.  \n\nAnd last, but not least, the AFC South.... Jax will overperform again, but DelRio is an idiot. TEN will be better and are looking towards the future with the #3 pick which may be a Lienart and Chow reunion.  Indianapolis will be a good team like always, but Manning just doesn't have what it takes to win the big game.  He choked in the game against Pit and then choked afterward in the press conference.  After playing with a broken jaw like he did I don't question his heart, but something just happens to the guy, he is flusterable.
1166275
Hell yeah!   It's about time we had a good team in Detroit.  I mean we got the pitching, hitting and defense down.  We just need a left handed bat and a better closer and I honestly think we can go all the way.  But, I'll be happy with just making the playoffs because it's been soooo long.