Brian Branch's Achilles recovery is ahead of schedule with no setbacks, and Dan Campbell isn't ruling out a return during training camp for the Detroit Lions safety.
Dan Campbell delivers a reality check on Brian Branch's Achilles recovery timeline while the Lions weigh contract extension decisions for their cornerstone defender.
Brian Branch could return from his Achilles injury way ahead of schedule with Dan Campbell saying there are no setbacks and advanced surgical techniques making Week 1 possible.
The Detroit Lions are building a positionless, unpredictable defensive identity around versatile defensive backs Avonte Maddox, Roger McCreary, and Christian Izien who can all play nickel but bring completely different skill sets to confuse offenses.
Despite fan demands for big-name edge rushers like Za'Darius Smith, the Lions' depth chart math shows there simply aren't enough snaps to justify another signing when the team already has solid options in place.
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jake Bates have emerged as Detroit's ultimate clutch performers when the Lions need someone to deliver in crunch time.
The Lions rookie class faces real pressure to step up after a frustrating season, with first-round tackle Blake Miller leading the charge in what could make or break another year of championship hopes.
With rookie Kendrick Law out for the season with a torn ACL, the Lions' WR4 spot is wide open between familiar face Greg Dortch, project players Dominic Lovett and Jackson Meeks, and veteran Tom Kennedy.
Two NFL analysts debated whether the Lions offense with new coordinator Drew Petzing will return to top form, with one changing his mind after recognizing the team's explosive talent.
Jared Goff's stats already match or exceed the average Super Bowl-winning quarterback numbers, proving he's exactly what the Lions need to win it all.
