The story has become entrenched into the fabric of Detroit sports history ... That season, Layne had rotated with Tobin Rote, who led the Lions to their two playoff wins in spectacular fashion.

Detroit’s backup quarterback Tobin Rote threw for 280 yards on just 12 completions (12-for-19), with four touchdown passes and another score on the ground. The Lions’ defense forced seven ...

Rote might have been as physically gifted as any quarterback who ever played for the Packers, but he didn't become a winner until later in his career and with other teams. Blessed with a big-time ...