Who will bring the next championship to Detroit?

A Detroit free press article recently posted a question to Detroit sports fans:
Who will bring the next championship to Detroit... The Wings, Lions, or Tigers?
Obviously the Pistons are not part of this question as their descent into obscurity continues to frustrate local basketball fans.
Here is my take on the question:

Let's start with the Tigers. Having acquired one of the most coveted young players in the game, the Tigers are making a push to win it all this year. Mike Illich is another year older and he can't afford to take his time. Word has it that he overruled Dave Dombrowski's decision and paid top dollar for Prince Fielder, son of the Tiger legend Cecil. Prince will play first base, which means that annual all-star Miguel Cabrera must slim down and move to third, a position he hasn't played in years. I'm not so sure that Miguel has the ability to make a diving snag, pop up, and make a throw to first before the runner is called safe. This means more base runners for opponents, and in turn, more runs scored. The Tigers will not win a championship in the near future.
On to the Red Wings.
If there's one thing we know about the Wings, it's that they will always have a great season and easily make the playoffs. Once there, winning has been a problem of late. With a roster composed of seasoned veterans, the Wings seem to slow down in the playoffs. Too often do the names of Helm and Abdelkater show up on the stat sheet while Datsyuk, Zetterberg, and Lidstrom are scarce. The Wings will not win the next championship in Detroit.
So we're left with the Lions.
The Lions have a solid core of young players who are easily mentioned with the best players at their respective positions.  From Stafford, Calvin Johnson, to Cliff Avril, the Lions have built a young team with plenty of talent that is hungry to win.  Furthermore, these young players have not been starters for very long, and have yet to reach their full potential. They have a great coach in Jim Schwartz, who leads his team with enthusiasm and a "never back down" attitude, evidenced by his ferocious fist pumps and his willingness to throw down with other coaches.  I expect great things from the Lions, and they will bring a Superbowl victory to Detroit for the first time ever.

Optimism Returns to Detroit

In the wake of the best attended North American Auto Show since 2005, there is a growing buzz surrounding the city of Detroit.  With a total attendance of 770,932, optimism in Detroit is the highest it has been in recent memory.  Make no mistake world, Detroit is making an epic comeback... you heard it here first.  As the heart and soul of the automotive industry, beautiful and sexy models were on display downtown.  The women who attended also looked good.  This is good news for the entire country because as Detroit goes, so does the whole US.  Expect great things from our Big 3 this year and in the years to come.  As the boomers retire in waves, Detroit has attracted a multitude of young professionals with cheap rent prices and a growing social scene.  It's come time for that talent to go to work.

Detroit closes the North American International Auto Show in style


Although snubbed from the Pro Bowl, Matthew Stafford embodies the heart of Detroit

It takes a long time to rebuild in the wake of devastation - just ask Jim Schwartz and the Detroit Lions.  Not too long ago, Lions fans were wearing paper bags over their heads and orange t-shirts that read "Fire Millen" as our beloved football team was downright pitiful.  It appears that the rebuilding phase is over, and the Lions are now reloading for another successful season beginning in the fall of 2012.  Matthew Stafford has silenced all doubters by having the best season of his career, and one of the best seasons posted by a quarterback all-time.  And while Stafford has done what only 4 other players have done in NFL history, Cam Newton is awarded the Pro-Bowl roster spot vacated by Eli Manning.  This only solidifies our position as one of the most disliked teams in the NFL, a spot that Lions fans should relish in.  The Patriots will win another Super Bowl this year fueled by their "Us against the world" attitude.  My advice to the Lions - emulate the best and embrace your position.  Here is a breakdown of Stafford vs. Newton:

• Passer Rating: Stafford 97..2  /  Newton 84.5
• Completion %: Stafford 63.5  / Newton 60.0
• Yards: Stafford 5,038  / Newton 4,051
• Touchdowns: Stafford 41  / Newton 21
• Interceptions: Stafford 16  /  Newton 17

(Stats from ESPN)