It starts with Batch, but it also means receiver Germane Crowell and the fuzzy-cheeked cornerbacks. It means finding out about young tackle Tony Ramirez, who replaced the battered Larry Tharpe. Ross has threatened one-way bus tickets for a couple of years. This was a night to see who was inclined to punch out early, and earn a pass at the end of the season. For one night, the Lions played hard and improved and showed another glimmer.
Progress is progress.
This time of year, you take what you can get.