After Sunday’s thrilling victory over Tampa Bay, Lions WR Mike Furrey had a few choice words for the media.

“The Lions are 4-2, media. Kiss my ass.”

And instead of waiting around for an interview, Furrey pulled a move Lions fans have seen too many times before. He ran and hid hoping nobody would see him.

Like the “Cowardly Lion”.

See, the Cowardly Lion isnt just a character from the Wizard of Oz, its the Detroit Lions motto when things get tough.

Have a playoff game on the road in Philly?

Cue the Cowardly Lion.

A must-win game at home against a bad team to get into the playoffs on Christmas Eve?

Cue the Cowardly Lion.

Home game against Green Bay in 1994 and up a score late in the 4th?

Cue the Cowardly Lion

4-2 is not a reason to beat your chest and act like Tarzan.

4-2 is not a reason to dump Gatorade on your coach.

4-2 is nothing. Its not even halfway through the season.

Lions fans have seen it before. In fact, not too long ago in 2004, Mooch had this team rolling at 4-2.

And you know what happened, the Cowardly Lion showed his face again. They went 2-8 down the stretch.

Maybe that wont happen this year. Maybe the Cowardly Lion will finally get to the Emerald City and get his badge of courage.

Until then, a small word of advice.