Packer fan here, I know you guys don’t hold much love for us in your hearts (I understand), but I just wanted to say you guys deserve this success more than any other fans in the league.

I have had many interactions with NFC North fans at games, and I can say without fail that Lions fans are by far the classiest fans in the north, Packer fans included. I was at this years Lions/Packers game in Lambeau, and while we were awful the group of Lions fans in front of us honestly made the game enjoyable.

There was plenty of healthy heckling back and forth, but never past that and after a belligerent Packer fan threw their beer down the stands, the Lions fans were the first ones to look for napkins/towels to get the beer off my coat/jersey.

You guys have put up with more heartbreak than most, survived Matt Millen, Matt Patricia, watched Stafford win a ring with his new team, and a million infuriating moments against the Packers which I’m sure our fans rub in your face as often as they can. This is your payoff. You guys deserve this success, this team, and should be getting more attention.

Packers are due for some bad years, and I’m okay with that. We have been spoiled as fans and I think it’s time someone else had a turn & Dan Campbell has made me a believer that it’s you guys.

I know a lot of you probably are afraid to buy in to the hype, but fuck that - you guys are legit, your team has the grit to fight back in games they fall behind where old Lions teams would crumple, and the talent and determination to blow out opponents who don’t give you the respect you deserve. Long story short, be a fucking homer, drink the koolaid, enjoy this season & tell yourself this is what Lions football looks like now, because from where I sit the old Lions are dead and a new pack has emerged.

  • HonoluluMaizeandBlueB
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    10 months ago

    Not gonna lie, reading this made me a little emotional FTP, but respect to you, sir

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    10 months ago

    Super happy to hear the fans were quick to action while away and represented well. I always try to represent the area well, either at home or away. A few kind words while parting the stadium or at half time can go a long way. In the end we are all fans of the NFL and there to watch entertainment.

    I went to the winter classic in Chicago and this Blackhawks fan came in a charged up ready to mess with red wings fans. I kinda saw where it was going so I made a bet that whoever gets scored on first buys the first round. Chicago scored first and I had two drinks to the guy and his buddy before they were even done celebrating. When I handed him the beer he said “Damn, Detroit really does hustle harder.” He was super nice to me after that and it continued until the end of the game.

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    10 months ago

    I hate your team … but I respect you. See you Thursday. 🦃

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    10 months ago

    Don’t your try to distract us while giving us the reach around. I see you Packer fan. I wont fall for you game. 😀

    FTP. Now and forever

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    10 months ago

    FTP, respectfully. (Kind words appreciated)

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    10 months ago

    Psh, fuck all that

    I hope we drop 50 on you guys on Thursday and it’s not even close

    No ill will towards you personally, but you’ve got no idea man

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      10 months ago

      If it gets Joe Barry fired I’m all for it lmao