Should the Lions Draft Their Next Franchise QB in 2027 While Goff Is Still Playing?
The Lions need a backup plan at quarterback and the loaded 2027 draft class might force Brad Holmes to make an uncomfortable decision about life after Jared Goff.
Dave '91
I've been a Detroit Lions fan since birth. Grew up in Livonia, Michigan, and my football education started early. The first thing this team ever taught me was heartbreak. Billy Sims was going to be everything in 1984. Then a knee injury ended his career at 27 and I learned what Lions fandom actually meant. I was ten years old.
It never got easier. Barry Sanders, the greatest running back who ever lived, walked away from the game in his prime rather than keep playing for a franchise that didn't deserve him. Calvin Johnson did the same thing a decade later. In between, there was 0-16, the Millen years, and more false starts than I care to count. Fifty plus years of this and I'm still here. That's either loyalty or a character flaw. Probably both.
ThatDetroitGrit.com exists because Lions fans deserve more than recycled takes and national media condescension. This is a site built by a lifelong fan who actually watches the film, tracks the roster moves, and holds Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell accountable while fully believing they're the best regime this franchise has ever seen. No algorithms. No hot takes for clicks. Just honest Lions coverage written by someone who's been suffering and celebrating since 1974, and isn't planning to stop anytime soon.
Lions Backup QB Crisis: Why Brad Holmes Needs to Trade for Gardner Minshew Right Now
The Lions need a new backup quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater walked away, and Gardner Minshew or Will Levis could be the best options available through trade or free agency.
Camp’s Biggest Shock: The Lions Might Actually Have Cornerbacks That Can Play
The Lions' cornerback room has gone from grim to surprisingly solid at camp while the offense is launching deep balls and leaning hard into multi-tight end sets.
Holmes Just Showed Every GM in the NFL How to Build a Dynasty Without Going Broke
Brad Holmes and Mike Disner structured Jahmyr Gibbs' extension with minimal void years and backloaded cap hits that leave plenty of room to lock up Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta.
Jameson Williams Is Learning to Draw Flags Without Flopping Like an NBA Superstar
Jameson Williams is working on body positioning to draw more legitimate defensive pass interference calls without flopping, and it could transform Detroit's offense into something harder to defend.
Three Bubble Players Just Became Locks While Tom Kennedy’s Roster Spot Vanishes Before Our Eyes
Three bubble players just locked down roster spots while injuries and new signings are pushing fan favorites like Tom Kennedy and Sione Vaki closer to the edge at Lions training camp.
Gibbs Got His Bag—Can the Lions Afford to Keep Branch and LaPorta or Is Cap Hell Coming?
Brad Holmes locked up Jahmyr Gibbs with a massive extension, but now the Lions GM faces the real challenge of affording Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta without blowing up the cap.
50 Players Fighting for 12 Spots: The Bloodbath Nobody’s Talking About
The Lions' loaded roster has 41 locked-in spots and 50 players battling for just 12 remaining openings, creating the most competitive training camp in years.
Gibbs Suited Up at Allen Park: Deal Coming Today and Holmes Just Played This Perfectly
Jahmyr Gibbs is back at Lions practice taking reps before a contract extension is announced, signaling Brad Holmes is close to locking up one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers without the drama.
Jahmyr Gibbs Will Get Paid and Everyone Panicking Needs to Shut Up Already
Brad Holmes has paid every star at the top of the market and the Lions are going to make Jahmyr Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history once they figure out the cap structure.
