DETROIT — Been out most of this week for my Dad’s funeral. My Dad taught me football and took me to my first Lions game back at Tiger Stadium. He closely followed whatever team I covered so he had his eye on the Lions.

Thanks for your patience.

I’m back now, sitting in the press box at Ford Field waiting to talk to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at 11, followed by Vikings at Lions.

Four more games to wrap up the season and it should be interesting.

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