Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is studying tape from the league's top defenses and planning to expand the team's nickel package usage with Roger McCreary emerging as a potential key player.
Brian Branch shows signs of progress in his Achilles rehab with tire flips and field work as Lions fans cautiously hope for their Pro Bowl safety's return.
Sports Illustrated predicts the Lions will dominate with three bold predictions including winning the NFC North, leading the NFL in regular season wins, and scoring more points than any other team.
The Lions quietly hired former Dolphins GM Chris Grier as a personnel executive, adding another experienced talent evaluator to Brad Holmes' already loaded front office.
The Lions are already building like championship teams through the draft and smart spending, but injuries are the only thing standing between Detroit and a Super Bowl.
The Lions draft class has multiple legitimate NFL starters while previous picks are still fighting for roster spots, showing Brad Holmes finally hit on the picks that matter most.
T.J. Watt to the Lions sounds amazing until you see the salary cap explosion that would force Detroit to lose Gibbs, LaPorta, and Branch when their extensions come due.
Carolina's draft room footage reveals they desperately wanted Monroe Freeling and celebrated when the Lions passed on him to select Blake Miller instead.
The Detroit Lions hired former Miami Dolphins GM Chris Grier as a personnel executive, showing Brad Holmes is serious about strengthening their draft and scouting operation with proven NFL talent evaluation experience.
The Lions hired former Dolphins GM Chris Grier to an unspecified personnel executive position as Brad Holmes continues building his front office depth.
