3 Lions Stars We Need Healthy Updates On When OTAs Start Wednesday
Detroit Lions OTAs begin with key injury updates on Kerby Joseph, Sam LaPorta, and Brian Branch while rookie class gets first real NFL test in team drills.
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.
Holmes Just Pulled Off Another Salary Cap Masterpiece With Campbell’s $81M Extension
Jack Campbell's $81 million extension showcases Brad Holmes' cap engineering brilliance with option bonuses that keep early years affordable while locking up the Lions' defensive signal caller through his prime.
Holmes Just Locked Up Campbell With Another Salary Cap Masterpiece That Makes Zero Sense Until You See The Numbers
Jack Campbell's four-year, $81 million extension showcases Brad Holmes' salary cap mastery with option bonuses that keep early cap hits low while locking up the franchise linebacker long-term.
Why Jared Goff Is About to Remind Everyone He’s Actually Good
The Lions made 15 key signings to fix their offensive line problems, with Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs positioned to benefit most from Brad Holmes' targeted moves.
Brad Holmes Just Turned Jack Campbell Into The NFL’s Best Bargain But Those Void Years Could Blow Up In Our Faces
Brad Holmes structured Jack Campbell's four-year, $81 million extension with ridiculously low base salaries and smart void years, creating maximum flexibility while locking up the All-Pro linebacker without breaking the bank.
Why Trading Terrion Arnold Would Be The Dumbest Move In Lions History
Trading Terrion Arnold after showing flashes of elite play would be a massive mistake for the Lions, especially when he'd likely only net a fourth-round pick in return.
Should the Lions Be Worried About These 5 Roster Questions Before Week 1?
Lions fans debate whether Jahmyr Gibbs should remain the lead back over Pacheco, which NFC North rival improved most, and rookie Keith Abney's path to starting time.
This Michigan Duo Could Finally Fix the Lions’ Biggest Weakness
Derrick Moore's hunger to dominate alongside Aidan Hutchinson could finally solve the Lions' pass rush problems after recording 10 sacks on limited snaps at Michigan.
Brad Holmes’ Secret Weapon: Why the Lions Are About to Unleash Their Most Explosive Defense Yet
Brad Holmes is betting big on developing young defensive line talent like Ahmed Hassanein and Mekhi Wingo instead of chasing expensive free agents, and it could finally pay off for the Lions.
Lions Finally Found Their Pass Rush Partner for Hutchinson – And He’s Already Talking Domination
Detroit Lions rookie Derrick Moore brings elite pass rush production and competitive fire to pair with Aidan Hutchinson, potentially transforming a defense that ranked 30th in time to pressure.
