Lions in winter

 So remember the other day, when the Blob was having great fun at the expense of the Detroit Lions and their goofy new head coach?

Well, they also hired a new GM, Brad Holmes. And it's possible -- just possible -- he might actually know what he's doing.

For instance, didja see what he did yesterday?

He traded Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff. Pretty close to an even-steven trade, right?

But there's more.

In addition to Goff, Holmes also slicked the Rams out of not one but two first-round draft picks. And he got a third-round pick besides.

So, to review: The Lions just traded a quality 32-year-old quarterback for a quality 26-year-old quarterback. And they got three draft picks, two of 'em first-rounders, on top of it. 

Not to go all Pollyanna on everyone, but isn't this the kind of deal the Lions used to be on the Rams end of? And doesn't that mean a competent human -- maybe even a more than competent human -- might be in charge of the front office now? I mean, possibly?

"Meh," Lions fan will say. "They're still the Lions."

Can't blame 'em for saying that. Can't blame 'em a bit.