Much of the narrative surrounding the Detroit Lions this offseason has been focused on the quarterback position. And for good reason. After all, the new regime in Motown traded away longtime starter Matthew Stafford and received a bounty of future draft selections in exchange. But Detroit acquired a replacement passer in that trade with the
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The Detroit Lions fielded the worst defense in the NFL last season, allowing an average of 32.4 points and 419.8 yards per game to opposing offenses. The Lions’ pass defense ranked 30th (284.9) and, against the run, they were a lowly 28th (134.9). The poor performance of their secondary cut even deeper as the Lions
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The NFC North is a division filled with elite talent, and out of the four teams, the Detroit Lions are the only ones undergoing a rebuild. So, the goal here is to determine how Detroit’s starters stack up against their division rivals. I’ve
Bobby Layne, Detroit Lions (Photo by George Gelatly/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions and Hall of Famer wide receiver Calvin Johnson have a ways to go in order to reconcile themselves. Yet this is just another example of how mismanaged this franchise has been. For 60 plus years the Detroit Lions have been the model of
The Detroit Lions are hoping to be competitive in 2021. But the reality is the team is in the midst of a rebuild that just kicked off this offseason. And there’s been so much change so quickly, it’s hard to envision it all coming together in the span of a handful of months to equal
It’s a question many have asked repeatedly: “Is quarterback Jared Goff the answer for the Detroit Lions at the position going forward?” Is he a stop-gap? Is he in the Motor City just so to help the trade work for the desired draft capital? How long before the Lions draft a new quarterback? Many, many
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) (Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The most concerning positional group for the Detroit Lions entering training camp next month is undoubtedly their wide receiver corps. After allowing the vast majority of their starters to leave this offseason, the new regime in the Motor City has attempted to patchwork a
Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions (Photo by USA TODAY Syndication) Since the Detroit Lions acquired Jared Goff in the Matthew Stafford trade, there have been many comparisons. But there is a reason we shouldn’t. We all know what happened. Matthew Stafford decided he couldn’t bear another rebuild. The Lions listened and granted his wish. General manager
When the name “Okwara” is mentioned as an impact player for the Detroit Lions, everyone thinks Romeo Okwara. After all, the sixth-year defensive end is coming off his first season posting double-digit sacks (10.0), leading the Pride in that category. Plus, Romeo’s name made headlines this offseason after Lions opted to make him a foundational
There’s been much ado about the Detroit Lions wide receiver depth chart this offseason. And the headlines haven’t been good. Many seem to believe the Lions will enter the 2021 NFL regular season with one of the worst receiver corps in the entire league. That after the new regime in Motown allowed veteran wideouts like
As free agency came and went the Detroit Lions were left staring at a void out wide, as their three starting wide receivers from last season all departed the motor city. And as the Lions head towards training camp no clear answer has emerged at the position. And that has left a rather large question
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions are in the first season of their rebuild and it may not be a banner year for wins. However, there is still reason to be excited. For the fan base of the Detroit Lions losing isn’t anything new. It is the
Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Lions training camp will reveal how the rebuild is really going by Steven Mullenax Between now and the start of training camp, the news around the Detroit Lions will be relatively thin. But in the midst of a rebuild with many storylines to
After this offseason, these surely aren’t the same old Detroit Lions. And they don’t need to be. Under former head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn, the Lions regressed from a perennial playoff team to once again occupying the basement of the NFC North division. New Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp introduced fans
The Detroit Lions are in the midst of a rebuild. Yet, they have assembled a front office and coaching staff that believes they can be competitive now. But do they have the talent on their current roster to do so? That’s a question the Lions will find an answer for this summer. And all eyes
Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) This Detroit Lions roster is different from those we’ve seen in the past. Their success will be dependent on more than just thinking outside the box. During the Matt Patricia era, the Lions were a different team. Maybe not terribly different from before the former Patriot’s
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) After the most eventful offseason for the Detroit Lions in over a decade, their opening day roster in September of 2021 will look drastically different than the ones that took the field over the last few years. With some of their most important
The most talked-about positional group for the Detroit Lions entering the 2021 NFL regular season will undoubtedly be their wide receiver corps. Where the team seems to see hope, most on the outside looking in seems to see despair. That after the new regime in Detroit opted to part ways with most of their receiver
Scotty Bowman, Detroit Red Wings (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images) Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions‘ newest head coach, continues to get negative feedback from the national media who seem to consider him a clown. However, isn’t the main point whether he wins or not? The city of Detroit has had some interesting coaches. From Chuck
Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Every year around this time Detroit Lions fans are fed a steady stream of puff pieces and content designed to get them to buy tickets and sip down some smooth summer Kool-Aid. Although we love it, expectations tend to get inflated based on how