After sluggish start, Lions' LaPorta rediscovered groove during highly productive December
Allen Park — The problem with setting a high bar is future expectations are forever set against your own, lofty standards.
In Detroit Lions history, there have been just five seasons where a tight end has topped 700 receiving yards. With 37 more in the season finale, Sam LaPorta will become only the second Lion to do it twice.
But admit it, you expected more. We all did after LaPorta's record-breaking rookie year where he reset several franchise marks while making a mockery of the idea that his position is one of the most difficult college-to-pro transitions.