Hey Lions fans.
While Detroit Lions organized team activities (OTAs) start up later this week and we’ll get our first real look at this team, let’s pump the brakes for a minute. It’s Memorial Day, and whether you’re from a military family or not, it’s worth taking a moment to honor the people who have risked everything. And remembering those who gave their lives for this country.
Look, I don’t have much of a military connection myself. You’d have to dig back a few generations to find anyone in my family who served. So I’m not going to pretend I have some deep Memorial Day tradition or special way of honoring service members.
What I’m doing this weekend
Honestly? I’m taking the extended weekend to recharge and relax. And throughout it, I’ll remember that neither of those things would be possible without the sacrifice of others.
I played a couple excellent rounds of disc golf in some of Michigan’s parks that are maintained by dedicated government workers. Had a great dinner with friends. Monday I’ll probably take advantage of this fantastic Michigan weather, spend some time reflecting, and get ready for another week of Lions coverage.
Including our first look at the 2026 squad during one open practice of OTAs. Which, yes, I’m already thinking about because that’s what we do here.
How are you spending your Memorial Day weekend? Are you doing something special to honor those who served, or just taking time to appreciate what we have? Let us know in the comments below.
Love this take. Yeah the OTAs are exciting and I’m pumped to see what Campbell and Holmes have cooking, but this is the right perspective. Taking time to actually appreciate what we have instead of jumping straight into football mode feels good.
I respect the message but let’s be real, most of us are gonna be refreshing Twitter about OTAs by Monday afternoon anyway. Not saying it’s wrong to take the weekend, just saying the football brain doesn’t really turn off for a Lions fan.
This is the kind of thing that matters. I’ve been watching this team through some rough stretches over the years, and you learn that there’s more important stuff than football. Good reminder that Campbell and Holmes have us believing again, but not at the expense of remembering what actually counts.
Perfectly said. Disc golf in Michigan parks sounds like the move honestly. And yeah, can’t wait to see the 2026 squad either, but this weekend is about the bigger picture. Thanks for keeping it real.