This Curse Plagued the Detroit Lions for 60 Years...Is It Finally Over?

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  • Опубліковано 9 бер 2024
  • How a disgruntled NFL quarterback cursed his former team, the Detroit Lions, and sent the franchise spiraling into 60 years of futility marred by injury, and controversy.
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  • @shotgames5287
    @shotgames5287 2 місяці тому +72

    After watching the whole video, i expected this to be made by sports center or another massive sports channel (idk if sports center does stuff like this, I'm from Switzerland so I dont watch American TV) but i was amazed that this was done by a channel with 80 subs. This is top quality content and if you continue to put videos like this out, im sure you're going to grow to be huge. well researched, well spoken and very informative. Already can't wait for the next video.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +13

      Words can’t describe how much this means to our team. We appreciate all the support this early on in our journey and promise to put out more high quality content in the near future

    • @FilmmakerOfYT
      @FilmmakerOfYT Місяць тому +2

      You are so right. Small content creators should get more spotlight.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому +2

      @@FilmmakerOfYT seriously though....just watched some of your videos and they deserve way more love

    • @FilmmakerOfYT
      @FilmmakerOfYT Місяць тому +1

      @@firstteamfootball Thank you! I also think many small creators like myself should get a sliver of more respect.

    • @valeriepickens2533
      @valeriepickens2533 19 днів тому

      When you live in the land of Hollywood,...everyone is a star!
      ( just ask them)

  • @Yooper14
    @Yooper14 2 місяці тому +158

    Reliving those horrible ref calls is painful. But on the other end of the spectrum, just seeing a short snippet of our playoff win over the Rams fills me with so much joy! That win meant so much to us Lions lifers. Love this team!

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +19

      That's why we love football. 30 years of misery can be cured in 60 minutes

    • @davidgreenidge9879
      @davidgreenidge9879 2 місяці тому +3

      I agree I've been watching these cats for over 50+ years this new front office and staff knows what's its doing.

    • @UpsonPrattJr.
      @UpsonPrattJr. 2 місяці тому +1

      I still don't understand why the NFL doesn't want the Lions to succeed. All those bad calls were straight from the top, predetermined, but why? I'm a Raiders fan and we all know why the NFL hates the Raiders. Al didn't do us any favors there. What the hell did the Lions ever do for the powers to be to make sure the they can't win primetime/playoff games?

    • @samueldenton5512
      @samueldenton5512 Місяць тому +4

      ​@@UpsonPrattJr.Bruh I've been asking the same thing. But not to sound arrogant things are beginning to look up for the Lions. With their recent success the NFL can no longer ignore, disrespect, or hide the Lions away. The refs skunky calls will be heavily scrutinized.

    • @kevinpage3610
      @kevinpage3610 Місяць тому

      Same

  • @zakfuji6303
    @zakfuji6303 2 місяці тому +61

    I am a life long Steelers fan but I've always liked the Lions, after watching this and learning about the history of this "curse" and those HORRIBLE ref calls... I now have 2 teams to root for.

    • @RedWing88
      @RedWing88 Місяць тому +5

      I remember when you guys went to the SB at ford field. All the lions fans were hoping you would win because of Jerome Bettis. Us lions fans respect the Steelers. Terry Bradshaw autographed my Terry Bradshaw rookie card.

    • @-BUGZ-
      @-BUGZ- Місяць тому

      @@RedWing88I second this, I have always had respect for the Steelers and that superbowl here was crazy black and yellow literally everywhere when we are used to Blue, Silver, Red and Orange in the city lol

    • @michaelgreen5824
      @michaelgreen5824 Місяць тому +3

      I wish that everyone could just appreciate what the Detroit Lions have accomplished this year. What we need to do is look at 2023 in a historical perspective. What Dan Campbell has done for the Lions in his 3 years as head coach mirrors what Chuck Noll did for the Pittsburgh Steelers about a half century ago. Like the Lions of the recent decades, the Steelers were perennial losers for the first 4 decades of their existence. They had never even played in a playoff game until 1972. Hall of Fame Coach Noll took that job in 1969, and launched a dynasty that won 4 Super Bowls during the 1970s and is considered the team of the decade. But it took him some time to build that dynasty as the first of those 4 Super Bowls was played in 1974. I would like to offer Coach Campbell a mulligan on this year's playoffs realizing that Rome, the Steelers, and the Lions weren't built in a day. Keep in mind that the Steelers have remained consistent winner's over the past half century once their organizational culture was changed.

    • @donaldforest1942
      @donaldforest1942 Місяць тому

      Detroit Lions should be better because the Lions are allowed to challenge the refs with instant replay,anytime you allow gambling in sports it means the games are fixed,that why the NFL is now an entertainment business and not a sport business ,it's as bad as wrestling crooked refs that get called out for not doing their job and the next week they are still working it happened to the Lions last season again with bad referees the next week they got the same ref who blew the call last week before,the NFL has no shame.

    • @wylandhall7902
      @wylandhall7902 26 днів тому

      i’m a lions fan but i’ve always loved the steelers too, we can both root for each other this year🎉

  • @whosyaghaddy5382
    @whosyaghaddy5382 2 місяці тому +43

    The amount of emotions this video put me through as a lions fan is insane man. This franchise has been through it on the field and off as fans have dealt with this team getting shit on by other fans its whole life during the SB era and even by their own fans. Love this team and am glad they represent the state of michigan and am glad things are finally ending with that damn curse.

    • @richman61
      @richman61 2 місяці тому +1

      62 here. They are the only NFL team I root for, my home team The Lions! We will win, I can feel it more than ever.

  • @jarrodheffron1414
    @jarrodheffron1414 2 місяці тому +19

    Dan Campbell's introduction speech is still the funniest speech from a coach in any sport that I've ever heard. Fuckin love that guy. 😅😅

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +4

      One of the best coaching personalities to come around in a while

  • @knowprosports
    @knowprosports 2 місяці тому +9

    Even though I’m a fan of another NFL team. I think I speak for any football fan when I say
    “ I wouldn’t hate to see the Lions finally make it to and win a Super Bowl”

    • @knowprosports
      @knowprosports 2 місяці тому +2

      Same thing goes for the Browns and Bengals…

  • @ScottsTots612
    @ScottsTots612 2 місяці тому +17

    I need to rant about this. Not only did the zebras pick up the call on the pi against the cowgirls, but they just allowed dez to run onto the field to complain about the call.. that's two missed calls that should've been on the cowgirls, and yet it was 4th and 1 Detroit..

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +6

      Dez running out on the field without any sort of acknowledgment from the refs will forever be puzzling

    • @deat3456w
      @deat3456w Місяць тому +1

      Makes my blood boil while watching it. After all these years it still hurts lol

    • @robertgoodman420
      @robertgoodman420 21 день тому

      Bro the BS is real

  • @michaelgreen5824
    @michaelgreen5824 Місяць тому +13

    I wish that everyone could just appreciate what the Detroit Lions have accomplished this year. What we need to do is look at 2023 in a historical perspective. What Dan Campbell has done for the Lions in his 3 years as head coach mirrors what Chuck Noll did for the Pittsburgh Steelers about a half century ago. Like the Lions of the recent decades, the Steelers were perennial losers for the first 4 decades of their existence. They had never even played in a playoff game until 1972. Hall of Fame Coach Noll took that job in 1969, and launched a dynasty that won 4 Super Bowls during the 1970s and is considered the team of the decade. But it took him some time to build that dynasty as the first of those 4 Super Bowls was played in 1974. I would like to offer Coach Campbell a mulligan on this year's playoffs realizing that Rome, the Steelers, and the Lions weren't built in a day. Keep in mind that the Steelers have remained consistent winner's over the past half century once their organizational culture was changed.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому +3

      Great comparison!

    • @johnboehmer6683
      @johnboehmer6683 Місяць тому +1

      Interestingly enough, the Pittsburgh Steelers history is part of the Bobby Layne curse. Pittsburgh was of course the team Layne was traded to. Pre-Layne, as stated, they were perennial losers, never winning a playoff game. And though things didn't change overnight, the 60s saw Pittsburgh with some high seasons to go with the lows. And more importantly, they have become the winningest franchise in the NFL since the 70s.

  • @stevennash6980
    @stevennash6980 2 місяці тому +79

    It’s the lions year next year….im calling it

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +17

      someone come back to this comment in a years time and let us know what happens

    • @beaujensen4245
      @beaujensen4245 2 місяці тому +7

      Jeff Daniel’s bathed in bourbon, you damn right the curse is gone! This team is going to WILL it to happen this year baby! One pride!

    • @papacum5772
      @papacum5772 2 місяці тому +3

      Yessss sir! The day Goff got traded to Detroit, i told my boss that the Lions would be Super Bowl champs in the 2024/2025 season!

    • @hacksignify
      @hacksignify 2 місяці тому

      I hope so, I think yall got cursed again when San Francisco got their 60 year revenge

    • @khylenance
      @khylenance 2 місяці тому +2

      Houston fan here… i hope its stroud against you guys… im rooting for lion fans… i hope you guys can win it all too… one day… even if its against dallas or houston 🤷‍♂️…

  • @Intrenxic_Dark
    @Intrenxic_Dark 2 місяці тому +23

    Lifelong Lions fan here and I appreciate this superb video.
    High-quality production, great commentary, and overall fantastic presentation.
    In my heart of hearts, I believe that the curse is over and now we have to make it on our own steam.
    Whether or not we'll do that is a completely different situation but, for now, there are no more excuses.

  • @brianmorski4299
    @brianmorski4299 2 місяці тому +21

    I really appreciate you mentioning the guards we lost tragically. Also, you showed a pic of Roy Williams when you mentiond BMW. Roy was the onyl one whi worked out at all, and we fleeced dallas for him later. The high points of the era...

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +6

      After doing our research, we were completely shocked to learn about the tragic paralyzation of Mike Utley and passing of Eric Andolsek

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +2

      Good catch on the mike Williams/Roy Williams mixup! Dallas was fleeced but they got their get-back though 😅

    • @brianmorski4299
      @brianmorski4299 2 місяці тому +1

      @@firstteamfootball Reggie Brown was another player who's career ended on a board. I just root for guys to get up each play, at this point. Don't forget that Burlsons 3 OPI calls in the Saints playoff game. Or Lomas Brown guaranteeing a playoff win against the Eagles in the 90s. So much painful history. Still love em, and it makes this success sweeter.

  • @buckeyeinmi9950
    @buckeyeinmi9950 2 місяці тому +12

    I bear the weight of a combined 85 years of suffering from my dad, a lifelong lion fan who passed away before the 2021 NFL draft, 2 days and 2 years ago. I myself am 25 and i must say. This year. It feels different compared to offseasons past. These lions. You could probably put them at ground zero for a nuke and it'd only make the team that much stronger.
    But i also remember the anger, sadness, heartache and pain that came with us getting to this point. Watching terrible call after horrid play with shitloads of questionable coaching and GM decisions mixed in between.
    This. Is different. This feels like how the Lions should play.

    • @Loganbub
      @Loganbub 29 днів тому

      RIP to your Father I wish he could of seen this past season. One thing I made sure to do was watch every playoff game with my Dad since we never got to have this. I’m 31 now lol had to wait that long to have that moment.

  • @STATEROCKSMW2
    @STATEROCKSMW2 Місяць тому +16

    I am a Packers fan that lives an hour away from Detroit. I loved this video. I honestly hope the lions start getting the respect they deserve. I remember watching the Texans Thanksgiving game and was shocked. I hope for the next 5 years that the Packers and Lions are battling for NFC North title. It will make my family functions alot more fun. Great video.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому +2

      we are thinking about doing a video on the packers. what do you think?

    • @roems6396
      @roems6396 Місяць тому

      Are you from Michigan, or Wisconsin?

    • @STATEROCKSMW2
      @STATEROCKSMW2 Місяць тому

      I'm from Michigan. I live an hour away from Detroit.

    • @STATEROCKSMW2
      @STATEROCKSMW2 Місяць тому

      @firstteamfootball I would absolutely love that. Gives me another video to send to my friends that are bears fans. They been talking so much shit to me about Love.

    • @roems6396
      @roems6396 Місяць тому

      @@STATEROCKSMW2
      I can’t understand fans that root for the bandwagon teams from other states. One of my good friends is also a Packers fan, and I could never understand it.

  • @levirooney9957
    @levirooney9957 2 місяці тому +7

    putting win next to the cowboys game is too good XD. DECKER REPORTED

  • @amistry605
    @amistry605 2 місяці тому +9

    I as a Bears fan will be rooting for the Lions when they get to the superbowl. It will be well earned... 🐻⬇️

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Rootin for a division rival?!

    • @amistry605
      @amistry605 2 місяці тому +1

      @firstteamfootball Yeah, I kinda feel bad for them. Even though they're division rivals, I don't hate them as much as the Vikings or the other team from Wisconsin.

    • @amistry605
      @amistry605 2 місяці тому +1

      @firstteamfootball I can empathize with their fans as they've never seen a Superbowl win, or even an appearance (I've seen the Bears lose a Superbowl). The Vikings had 4 chances already. 😂😂😂

    • @TB1_EDITS12
      @TB1_EDITS12 Місяць тому +2

      @@amistry605thanks I’m rooting for you guys too

    • @amistry605
      @amistry605 Місяць тому

      @@TB1_EDITS12 🙂👍

  • @subtlebluntduality5997
    @subtlebluntduality5997 2 місяці тому +8

    Great video. One story you missed was the sudden death of Don McCafferty in 1974. He was about to start his second season as the head coach of the Lions but right before training camp was going to start, he suffered a fatal heart attack while mowing the lawn at his house.

    • @AceBG27
      @AceBG27 2 місяці тому +2

      Or how about the Lions have the only player in NFL history to die in a game? Chuck Hughes, 1971 vs the Bears.

  • @AceBG27
    @AceBG27 2 місяці тому +6

    Yeah that just about sums it up. What other team loses a playoff game 5 to nothing?
    You could’ve added the Lions playoff Bowl wins in the early 60’s when the team was good but couldn’t get by the Pack. And maybe any number of record breaking FG losses - Tom Dempsey and Justin Tucker come to find.
    But that Monday night loss to Rodgers and the Packers just about sums up my 60 years of Lions fandom - that was particularly painful. In real time I turned to my then 13 year old son and said just before that play was run, “we are about to lose this game”.
    But hey, on the other hand I was one of the 62,000 in attendance when the Lions beat the Matthew Stafford led Rams in last years playoffs to break the drought. What a scene that was - complete strangers hugging and crying with each other. It was unforgettable and quite the payoff for all these years of frustration. The greatest day in Lions history since 1957.

    • @ManuelCorrea-jr3ds
      @ManuelCorrea-jr3ds Місяць тому

      😂😢😅🤔🤭🤫

    • @randallsheriff3529
      @randallsheriff3529 12 днів тому

      Tbf that Monday Night game the sack on Rodgers was a facemask not a PF 15 yarder but the smaller 5 yarder ... In the video his hand does graze across the mask which makes it a 5 yarder

    • @AceBG27
      @AceBG27 11 днів тому

      @@randallsheriff3529so? What does that have to do with anything I said?

    • @randallsheriff3529
      @randallsheriff3529 11 днів тому

      @@AceBG27 just pointing out something that was incorrect is all

  • @michaell874
    @michaell874 2 місяці тому +11

    If they stay healthy, then there is nothing that I can see that will stop the Lions from a rematch against the 49ers in next year’s NFC Championship Game.

    • @johnboehmer6683
      @johnboehmer6683 Місяць тому +1

      The NFC is going to be quite a bit better this year, but so is Detroit. Just sayin', it's gonna take more than just good health for Detroit to make it.

    • @michaell874
      @michaell874 Місяць тому

      @@johnboehmer6683 When has the NFC North/ Central ever had the best division in the NFC?

    • @johnboehmer6683
      @johnboehmer6683 Місяць тому

      @@michaell874
      Why do you ask? I didn't say anything about that. but it's a good question, got me curious, I might just do some research. I know there were several years in the 90s where Detroit, Green Bay, and Minnesota were all very good or great... Chicago not so much...

    • @donaldforest1942
      @donaldforest1942 Місяць тому

      The only thing holding the Lions back are the NFL and the poor state of referees who fix games !!

    • @michaell874
      @michaell874 Місяць тому

      @@donaldforest1942 There is a pecking order of refereeing bias in the NFL, and the Lions are certainly not at the top of it. Since they moved back to Los Angeles and with retirement of Tom Brady, the Rams are ranked just below the Giants and Steelers and just possibly above the 49ers.

  • @cip7068
    @cip7068 2 місяці тому +9

    I'm not a Lions fan but I'm really pulling for their poor fans.
    My team has been a tragedy too for about 40 years so I understand

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      They were down bad for so long! Who’s your team?

    • @RedWing88
      @RedWing88 Місяць тому

      @@firstteamfootballIf I had to guess, he’s probably a Browns fan.

    • @auzzo7976
      @auzzo7976 19 днів тому

      @@RedWing88at least he has the cavs

  • @crypticzomb8994
    @crypticzomb8994 2 місяці тому +3

    My family has been fans of the lions since the 50s. This video gave me a lot of emotions because it remember the stories my grandfather told me about the team when I was just a kid… I can tell you my grandfather would be proud of his favorite team if he was still here… love ya gramp 🙏 hope you have a good view up there

  • @caseydavisimagery
    @caseydavisimagery 2 місяці тому +8

    Hey Peeps! This is his FIRST VIDEO! Pretty damn good kid. I subscribed to support quality work. No stock footage, no AI voice-over. Well done.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank YOU Casey. This is our first video but we’ve got so much more good stuff coming soon

  • @LionsOnTheHunt313
    @LionsOnTheHunt313 2 місяці тому +6

    Wow, as a fan since 1990, reliving all those terrible years, tragedies, and f'd up calls was tough to watch... until the end.
    This new regime is legit and the best the Lions have ever had in place. The league has been put on notice... the LIONS ARE HERE!!!
    GREAT video guys & much appreciated 💯

  • @ryansmukala7618
    @ryansmukala7618 2 місяці тому +3

    I always laugh at that Barry run against the cowboys. One of their guys was walking because he thought Barry was down. I mean there was a pile of cowboys players around him. Barry takes off down the field and the dude turns his head and looks shocked

  • @ManifestMyFuturesDestiny
    @ManifestMyFuturesDestiny 2 місяці тому +7

    Being a Lions fan, I commend you on one of the most accurate displays of the history of this team that I've ever seen. A couple of minor things:
    -You mentioned one of the bad draft picks of the Millen Era was Mike Williams but you showed Roy Williams's picture.
    -When displaying the 2023 Lions record, you marked a win against Dallas when they loss (they should have won).
    Otherwise, you did an amazing job.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it and we appreciate your feedback!

  • @thomasb.smithjr.8401
    @thomasb.smithjr.8401 16 днів тому +3

    You realize that when a franchise reaches the depths for a lengthy period of time, no one respects you. No one lets you off the mat. Not even the officials. Bad call(s) go against you ? Their attitude was, 'Oh [bleep] you. You weren't going to win this game, anyway. You're the Lions.' 😕 Well, not anymore. The sea change in stature and respect is breathtaking. And yet there is still so much to prove. Stay hungry, Detroit. Redeem us all ... 🏉 🏈

  • @jasontelmos7936
    @jasontelmos7936 2 місяці тому +2

    I’ve waited a long time for this - this is the year!! Great video, super well done. Watch out 30-for-30, there’s a new game in town 🤯

  • @nwedge4
    @nwedge4 2 місяці тому +4

    It’s hard to believe that one team can have so much bad luck for 50 years.

  • @titomachismo
    @titomachismo 2 місяці тому +3

    I logged on to my phone after watching on TV just to say... your video quality is so professional and the audio, all though far from bad, just is not equal. You're so close to a high-end production! Thank you for all the hard work. I subscribed

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the feedback and the sub Tito! We greatly appreciate the support and will have more content coming soon

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      We got a new mic for the next vid 💯

  • @ukee31
    @ukee31 23 дні тому

    Great video bro. Lifetime lions fan here and i gotta say you documented all the crazy moments really well. Nice researched video... chefs kiss

  • @johnnyslokes2712
    @johnnyslokes2712 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm just grateful that I was there and got to see the Lions win not one but two home playoff games. I felt like I got to watch a part of history and while I hope it's the first of many, theres no saying how many they'll actually win So I'm grateful for that

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      The atmosphere must’ve been crazy….

    • @johnnyslokes2712
      @johnnyslokes2712 2 місяці тому +1

      @firstteamfootball I feel like that even if they get over the hump and make it the super bowl.. with their history, they'll have to get there at least twice to win one 😂
      All jokes aside most weeks, not just the playoffs, that place was rocking every week! We party in the Eastern Market before the games

  • @user-pk8uf3er7v
    @user-pk8uf3er7v 2 місяці тому +9

    Theirs no such thing as a cursed team. Just bad leadership. Unfortunately some teams have had decades of bad leadership.

    • @RickC-sc5ki
      @RickC-sc5ki 2 місяці тому

      The true curse is blaming a "curse" every time something goes wrong! Cursed by a widely accepted go-to excuse! 3 excuses in fact!! The "curse", the refs and Roger Goodell!!
      Only losers look for excuses! Winners accept their flaws, identify the problem and work on a SOLUTION to repair that flaw!

  • @user-bc8ix4hz8n
    @user-bc8ix4hz8n 13 днів тому +1

    This is a extremely well done video, I appreciate the effort put into it and it shows that Detroit way. ONE PRIDE! 🦁

  • @hacksignify
    @hacksignify 2 місяці тому +3

    I'm a packers fan with a deep affection for the lions. Excellent video, subbed and waiting for more

    • @paranoidandroid4270
      @paranoidandroid4270 2 місяці тому

      Deep affection for a division rival. What is wrong with you?

    • @hacksignify
      @hacksignify 2 місяці тому +2

      @paranoidandroid4270 well, hard to be like... against them when I hadn't seen them ever win anything till last year. I mean I'm in my thirties. They've been shit for so long that them actually getting good was exciting to see. I don't live and breathe cheese, I can look outside some stupid rivalry and root for a team that deserves it

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the sub! New video in the next couple of days!

    • @RedWing88
      @RedWing88 Місяць тому

      @@paranoidandroid4270It’s a mutual respect between divisional rivals.

  • @Primeshazam
    @Primeshazam 2 місяці тому +6

    Great video guys! Let's go Lions!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, stay tuned for more content

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      What video would you want to see next ?

    • @Primeshazam
      @Primeshazam 2 місяці тому

      @@firstteamfootball Hmmmm let's see. When I was a kid, my favs were Walter Payton, Billy Sims, The Steel Curtain, Terry Bradshaw, etc. I know the videos from back then will be a tad grainy but I am always interested in that era.

  • @weightsandreptiles7932
    @weightsandreptiles7932 2 місяці тому +3

    Usually watch from my TV, so I don’t comment often. But I had to grab my phone to say thanks for this doc, it was painful LOL, but great job man! Excellent quality

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      Of course, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the comment!

  • @waregreg
    @waregreg Місяць тому

    Nice work, thanks.

  • @andrewseburg4095
    @andrewseburg4095 Місяць тому

    I have to give you HUGE props on your production quality. I came here as a Lions fan who was looking for something to listen to while starting my work day. I didn't expect to find a gem like this so early in the morning. I'm now subbed and I'm looking forward to more of your content. Keep it up and the limit is the stars.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you Andrew! High quality production is what we strive for. We appreciate the sub

  • @austinbean3636
    @austinbean3636 2 місяці тому +3

    This video was absolutely awesome.

  • @christopherscruggs3897
    @christopherscruggs3897 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for this upload!

  • @joeytringali3611
    @joeytringali3611 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing and super professional video. I was shocked to see you have under 500 subs. you will blow up if you keep making videos like this. Some of the footage you got from back in the day is crazy, shows you truly do your research and know what you’re talking about.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому

      Thank you Joey! The sub means a lot and helps us grow quicker so we can keep putting out videos like this, glad you enjoyed it

  • @brookestevenson7645
    @brookestevenson7645 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video, keep it up. Stay encouraged!

  • @Siberian_Chipmunk
    @Siberian_Chipmunk 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Thank you for making it!

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Be on the look out for more content coming soon...

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      What video have you always wanted to see ?

  • @spurtz-1597
    @spurtz-1597 9 днів тому

    amazing video loved this

  • @BlazeOfGlory742
    @BlazeOfGlory742 2 місяці тому +2

    Not a Lions fan lol but you really put this video together. As much as a diehard birds fan I am I love learning about the history of the franchises. Great job.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video! There will be more content like this coming out in the near future for both college and NFL football

  • @RedRaptor7
    @RedRaptor7 2 місяці тому +2

    I’m not even a Lions fan but this was a great in depth video and I watched the whole thing. If you could make a video about the downfall of the Falcons that would be amazing.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the feedback! We could cook something up for the falcons

  • @AlienSneak
    @AlienSneak 27 днів тому

    Nice vidéo, thanx.

  • @TheMasterBaiter99
    @TheMasterBaiter99 2 місяці тому +1

    Very well put together vid, you gained a sub. As a raiders fan a vid on their downfall since their last SB appearance would be a good idea for a future vid.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you liked it and thanks for the sub! The raiders are on our radar 💯

  • @bjam69
    @bjam69 Місяць тому

    This is a VERY good video and it's hard to watch all the heartbreak we as Lions fans have endured. I think adding the fastest OT loss ever against the Bears on Thanksgiving when they ran back the kickoff (I was there) and adding in the part of the Lions/Cowboys playoff game where Dez removed his helmet ON THE FIELD and didn't get flagged in that game (on top of the picked up OPI flag that got picked up). Great video and I love it!

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому +1

      Appreciate all the feedback. We may do a follow up video and add in some of these details. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it

    • @bjam69
      @bjam69 Місяць тому

      @@firstteamfootball I did subscribe and loved the video!! Steven P told me about it and as a long suffering Lion fan, I loved it! I catch tons of flack here in Milwaukee (the heart of Packer country) and even John Kuhn calls me a Packer Fan in a Lion jersey!!! Thank you and looking forward to more content!

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому

      Steven p is the man. You’re in the right place 👍🔥

  • @MrThreewide
    @MrThreewide 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video.
    Maybe a video of a close inside look on how Goff’s career which seemed to be all but over, came to Detroit and begin to succeed.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! The Jared Goff resurgence in Detroit needs to be studied

  • @braveinsanity6843
    @braveinsanity6843 3 дні тому

    Dude this video was amazing. Only 663 subs and you put out quality content like this? That's a damn shame. Have a sub my man. What a roller coaster of emotions. Seeing all of those terrible calls that absolutely screwed us over was heartbreaking and infuriating. Blowing that lead in SF in the second half was such a gut punch. I really like our staff and roster moves and we're only going to be better this upcoming season, though having a more difficult schedule is worrying. Goff gets slept on for some reason but he's literally a top 5 QB.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  3 дні тому +1

      Thank you for the sub! The lions definitely did some nice things this offseason… we’ll see how they do with a first place schedule

  • @soonerdad3
    @soonerdad3 2 місяці тому +3

    Awesome video, as a lifelong Lions fan this was a walk down memory lane that I would rather forget. However, we finally have all of the pieces in place to finally end the curse once and for all.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! They’ve got some DAWGS

  • @the1nonlyk313
    @the1nonlyk313 2 місяці тому +3

    one thing on the mcdc hire dan reached out to Detroit and told them he wanted the job but other than that amazing video of our pain and so far redemption with dan

  • @Eastside313Antdog
    @Eastside313Antdog 2 місяці тому +2

    Yoo great job on this video. Detroit vs everybody .... Westside raised Eastside bread AntDog

  • @jsdb321
    @jsdb321 2 місяці тому +2

    This was brilliant! And you have an awesome voice for narration! Ok, just for accuracy sake and no other, two VERY minor details to point out. 1) it's Portsmouth, not Portsmith. 2) the "take the wind" game was not played in Chicago. It was played at Memorial Stadium in Champaign-Urbana (University of Illinois) where the Bears played while they renovated, and ruined, Soldier Field (soon to be their former home stadium). Great stuff, man! You are super talented. Keep it going!

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you John for the helpful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the support

  • @christopherscruggs3897
    @christopherscruggs3897 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the stat about Bobby Layne and staffords high school that is amazing

  • @ItsYoot
    @ItsYoot Місяць тому

    I'm so glad I gave this a watch. As a Lions fan, thank you for the great vid.

  • @jamespaz4368
    @jamespaz4368 29 днів тому +1

    Great video! As a DieHard Packers fan I respect the Lions. I'm glad to see them trending upwards in the right direction.

  • @joelpenigar
    @joelpenigar Місяць тому +3

    27:40 I love how you marked that Cowboys game as a "win" even though we got shafted on the 2 point conversion and the L column is correct otherwise. Nice touch! #GoLions #DeckerReportedAsEligible

  • @DetroitFishigan
    @DetroitFishigan 26 днів тому

    Good video 👊

  • @kathyo6084
    @kathyo6084 2 місяці тому +4

    The tide is turning, I can feel it!

  • @johnkirchner1771
    @johnkirchner1771 2 місяці тому +1

    great content!

  • @cl5619
    @cl5619 2 місяці тому +2

    You should have included the very odd yet notable first ever championship game in NFL history with the Portsmouth Spartans at Chicago Bears

    • @lakerskid2013
      @lakerskid2013 2 місяці тому

      Wasn’t that the one that used horse or cow manure as a part of their mixture for the playing field?

  • @MadisonThunderfist
    @MadisonThunderfist 17 днів тому

    I am shocked you only have 608 subscribers (make that 609), this is some good stuff man

  • @DiegoOspina86
    @DiegoOspina86 Місяць тому

    What a awesome video. Congratulations buddy

  • @YourGrannysThong
    @YourGrannysThong 2 місяці тому +2

    I think it's funny when people always say the Lions haven't gone to the Super Bowl, which is true, they haven’t. But the Lions are 9th all time in championships. You can't just change the name from the NFL Championship to Super Bowl. They won it all and were champions of the league 3 times. The name has NOTHING to do with it.

    • @heath1948
      @heath1948 2 місяці тому

      There are certain teams like Us and the browns where the NFL says oh yes you have them what we're not fully going to recognize them

    • @jaybrick8973
      @jaybrick8973 9 днів тому +1

      Yeah we had a dynasty in the 50s but everyone seems to think we have always been a bad football team

    • @YourGrannysThong
      @YourGrannysThong 8 днів тому +1

      @jaybrick8973 exactly! They're the most disrespected NFL franchise of all time. Do they deserve all the hate and all the punchlines? At times, yes. Being a diehard Lions fan isn't easy or enjoyable most of the time. But it's my team, and I'm a ride or die fan. When the Lions fail, you see everyone climbing to the highest mountain tops to shout their failures, say their smug remarks, tell their jokes, and so much more. But when the Lions do things correctly and win games, those same people shouting their failures merely whisper their succes, if they even say anything at all. Like I said, it's brutal at times to be a TRUE Lions fan. With that being said, I know I'm not just a bandwagon fan when they are winning. Fans like that make me sick. Actually, I can't even call them fans. No matter how bad it gets, I'll still be here supporting them. When they finally win that Super Bowl, it's going to make all the agony worth it. #ONEPRIDE

  • @gmantubs
    @gmantubs 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video!

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      Thanks Greg, appreciate the support! We have a sick pipeline of videos coming soon

  • @choopiebmw
    @choopiebmw 2 місяці тому +3

    @10:43 That's Roy Williams in the pic not Mike Williams, other than that fucking EPIC video dude!👏👏👏

  • @user-sj6cj6gf5b
    @user-sj6cj6gf5b 2 місяці тому +7

    ONE DAMN PRIDE

  • @DamonNomad82
    @DamonNomad82 2 місяці тому +3

    Interesting that the Lions began and ended the 1980s drafting running backs who had both:
    - Played for college teams in the state of Oklahoma that then belonged to the Big 8 Conference.
    - Won the Heisman Trophy in their respective junior seasons in college.
    - Had first names (or nicknames) starting with "B" and last names starting with "S".

  • @JonyRotten
    @JonyRotten 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video ty

  • @pattyg1184
    @pattyg1184 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video 🎉

  • @Tt-tf8du
    @Tt-tf8du Місяць тому

    This is a great video ❤

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

    • @Tt-tf8du
      @Tt-tf8du Місяць тому

      @@firstteamfootball a lot! Very good work !

  • @Goldie12th
    @Goldie12th 22 дні тому

    Wow I remember the pain all too well

  • @KungFuJesus187
    @KungFuJesus187 2 місяці тому +3

    Sheila ,Spielman, Campball, and Holmes in 2020 was the answer!

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      Definitely different than prior leadership!

    • @johnboehmer6683
      @johnboehmer6683 Місяць тому +1

      Spielman doesn't get nearly enough credit. Great move on Sheila's part to acknowledge her lack of knowledge, in hiring him and Barry as "consultants."
      But there's no way we bring on Holmes and Campbell if she's going it alone, or using the carryover patsys in the front office. In Spielman pointing finding those two, the turnaround began.

  • @snasbury
    @snasbury Місяць тому +1

    The week 17 game against Dallas marked as a win is awesome

  • @GivettheGAS
    @GivettheGAS 8 днів тому

    Saw that the Lions were marked as a win last year against the Cowboys. Classic.
    Still, growing up as a Lions fan I cannot say to you how fun these last two years have been. I still remember the crowd popping when we beat the Rams, it was magical.

  • @Spiritrider17
    @Spiritrider17 Місяць тому

    This is the first video I've seen that mentioned Chris spielman as the start of things - good to see it

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому

      He played a MASSIVE role and doesn’t get enough credit!

  • @fredricclack7137
    @fredricclack7137 2 місяці тому +6

    DyNasty Bginz ⚒️🦁💙

  • @ggilyard1
    @ggilyard1 2 місяці тому +1

    This just fuels me with rage

  • @johnboehmer6683
    @johnboehmer6683 Місяць тому

    Great video! Very thorough accounting of "the curse" era.
    Another good ref example would have been the two phantom illegal hands to the face calls, along with about four other extraordinarily bad calls against Detroit in that Monday night game against Green Bay. Detroit 2-0-1, Green Bay 2-1 going in, playing for first place,...
    I think the Quintricia regime was officially derailed completely that night. The next day, every national sports show was in an uproar over how the refs didn't just hand the victory to the Packers, they gave it to them five, six times! Fans calling in from everywhere in disbelief...
    STINKIN' BOBBY LAYNE!!!
    Then, along comes Peyton to say, "enough of this crap," do his hocus pocus in the cooler, and it's a new day in Detroit!!! When the Lions win the Superbowl this year, someone needs to pull Manning down from the deluxe suites to the field, so Campbell and the rest of the team can carry him off the field on their shoulders...

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому

      Great insight on the hands to the face. Was that against Tre Flowers? Carrying Peyton off the field would be wild hahaha

    • @johnboehmer6683
      @johnboehmer6683 Місяць тому +1

      @@firstteamfootball
      Yup, you remember too! What a sham...thanks again

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому

      Of course!

  • @s1mplexjackttv
    @s1mplexjackttv 2 місяці тому +1

    Even though we lost in the NFC CG, I know the curse is broken. Dan and Brad will have statues built. It will happen

  • @misty0469
    @misty0469 26 днів тому

    You could make an entire 30 minute video essay just about the misadventures of 90s Lions football
    Barry Sanders, field goals, and the most insane shit that literally happens to no other team ever

  • @jordannewton4358
    @jordannewton4358 Місяць тому

    How does this channel only have less than 400 subs? They need so many more.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you Jordan! We appreciate the sub! We have a ton of GREAT content coming soon

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому

      you can say you were one of the OG followers

  • @tgrippe93
    @tgrippe93 Місяць тому

    Love how they showed Roy E Williams when they mentioned Mike Williams. Roy was one of the few productive players during the Millen Era.

  • @1funkylionsfan913
    @1funkylionsfan913 2 місяці тому

    You forgot to mention the fact that on the play with petigrew , dez ran onto the field without his helmet on to argue . Which is a 15 yard personal foul that wasn't called .
    Then caldwell chose to punt on a 4th and short which lead to a 7 yard punt at mid field

  • @retrodog65
    @retrodog65 Місяць тому

    Really first class documentary..made me a Lions convert for sure.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! We have more long form, documentary style content on the way

  • @bryanbushroe1948
    @bryanbushroe1948 2 місяці тому +1

    I hope other fans can watch this video and see the horrible officiating that has cursed us through the years... On a brighter note I was at the Packers game last year when they turned the corner and could sense something different that day!!

  • @timdj9826
    @timdj9826 Місяць тому

    Im a bills fan at heart but love what the lions have done & respect the transformation that made this current team!!! I was pulling for them hard to win it all this past season.

  • @GreatLakes2551
    @GreatLakes2551 21 день тому

    Love that you put a w against the cowboys week 17

  • @EASportzzzz
    @EASportzzzz 11 днів тому

    Dope video. Love it and I’m no DET fan. Subbed ✅

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  11 днів тому

      Thank you for the sub! Who’s your team and is there any content you’d like to see?

    • @EASportzzzz
      @EASportzzzz 11 днів тому

      @@firstteamfootball im a chargers fan. 1 idea I have is about the chargers Spanos Curse. Alex spanos made his millions at the expense of immigrants and there’s a supposed curse on the Chargers as long as the spanos are in control.
      I don’t have any other recommendations but I do live watching doc style videos like this lions one u made. I’ll be on the lookout for me of these. Maybe a video could be teams cheating like the pats during bills years or the Steelers for intentionally hurting players, that was kept low key.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  11 днів тому +1

      That’s great intel and a very unique story that I haven’t heard of! Look out for a Spanos video in the future 👀

  • @bluesdoggg
    @bluesdoggg 2 місяці тому

    I’ve seen this episode before in 1991 and it’s been too hard to endure to assume anything before it happens

  • @millieparker772
    @millieparker772 20 днів тому

    This is One Of The Damn BEST VIDEO OF OUR DETROIT LION'S ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊 Fing Blessing THANK YOU AND GO DETROIT LION'S ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bradypiper2945
    @bradypiper2945 27 днів тому

    This is amazing.

  • @PharSyde6ix
    @PharSyde6ix 2 місяці тому

    The interesting thing about MCDC's first press conference is, the world may not have understood, that was for Lions fans! Everyone made fun of him but we knew what he was talking about! I was so hyped after I seen that! All about chompin those kneecaps, One Pride baby!!!!

  • @DiegoOspina86
    @DiegoOspina86 Місяць тому

    You forgot another sad detail: in 1971 the WR Chuck Hughes falling down suddenly in the field, dying minutes later.

  • @TonyStebbins
    @TonyStebbins 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice video. Hoping you get some subscribers and we see more of this kind of thing.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, Tony! We appreciate the support and we’ve got more on the way!

  • @christopherscruggs3897
    @christopherscruggs3897 2 місяці тому +1

    This Peyton’s place thing is INSANE! Whoever owns this channel please create a Patreon I will be the first one to sign up

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the video Christopher! We’re working on a lot of exciting things right now and will keep everyone updated on what’s coming next

  • @brettpeterson4941
    @brettpeterson4941 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing thumbnail dude holy shit

  • @justinamerican8200
    @justinamerican8200 2 місяці тому +1

    3:04 It's crazy how much that clip looks like Barry Sanders.

    • @firstteamfootball
      @firstteamfootball  2 місяці тому +1

      Wild right??? Two number 20 RBs drafted around a decade apart in the top 3

    • @LionsOnTheHunt313
      @LionsOnTheHunt313 2 місяці тому

      ​​@@firstteamfootballWith the same initials playing college ball in the same state. Sims also was Sanders football idol.
      I grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Michigan at the end of 89', right in time for the start of Barry's legendary career! I was 9 yrs old... Barry is why I love football & the Lions 💯

  • @allanalston4794
    @allanalston4794 2 місяці тому

    Those ref calls I will never forget. I saw each and everyone of those live. Don't forget this past year vs dallas and flowers in green bay and the non pass interference call in that same game at Lambeau. Detroit vs Everybody. Curse of Bobby lane is over.