Former Lions cornerback Darius Slay's retirement party turned into a Ford Field reunion with Jim Caldwell, Glover Quin, Quandre Diggs, and other Detroit alumni showing the lasting bond of Lions culture.
Jahmyr Gibbs is about to become the highest-paid running back in the NFL, but his agent Todd France loves to push contract negotiations right to the edge while Atlanta's Bijan Robinson creates a high-stakes game of chicken.
A new quarterback grading model scores Jared Goff an 86 out of 100 as a "high-end starter," placing him just below elite tier with strong marks for consistency and durability but questions about his ability to take over games.
Which Lions player kept you from walking away when the team broke your heart for the hundredth time, and why Barry Sanders made magic feel real for kids who spent hours in their backyard trying to shimmy like him.
Four former Lions players including Cam Gill, Jahlani Tavai, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, and Ifeatu Melifonwu remain available as free agents who could provide depth and familiarity to Detroit's roster.
Kerby Joseph's potential retirement or release wouldn't create the salary cap relief Detroit Lions fans think, with guaranteed money and dead cap hits making either scenario a financial wash at best.
Dan Campbell's decision to make Jahmyr Gibbs the Lions' bell cow back could be genius or a recipe for disaster given his size compared to other workhorse running backs.
Realistic expectations for five Lions players including edge rusher Derrick Moore, safety Brian Branch returning from injury, and newly acquired receiver Isaac TeSlaa.
The Lions should keep Jared Goff out of preseason games to avoid risking their franchise quarterback's health for meaningless exhibition football.
Five Lions positioned to matter way more than most fans realize, from Thomas Harper's breakout potential to Greg Dortch's gadget play usage under new OC Drew Petzing.
