The Lions' offensive line could actually be elite again after allowing just 16 sacks in 12 healthy games, with new additions Blake Miller and Cade Mays plus a healthy Penei Sewell back at left tackle.
Giovanni Manu's position switch to guard might be his final chance to prove he belongs with the Detroit Lions after struggling to find his role on the offensive line.
Giovanni Manu is getting his last shot with the Lions as coaches experiment with moving the struggling trade-up pick from tackle to guard amid brutal competition for roster spots.
The Detroit Lions are experimenting with Giovanni Manu at guard instead of tackle, potentially giving the struggling draft pick his last shot to prove he belongs on the roster.
Giovanni Manu is fighting for his Lions roster life as Dan Campbell experiments with moving the struggling former trade-up pick from tackle to guard amid brutal competition for interior line spots.
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.
Brad Holmes' film study reveals why Michigan edge rusher Derrick Moore was the right pick for the Lions, showing dominant pass rush skills and rare versatility that translates to immediate impact.
Dan Campbell admits the Lions' pass rush needed work despite decent sack numbers, with the team making roster moves and draft picks to fix their painfully slow 2.86 second average time to pressure.
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvinn Sheppard highlights three breakout candidates including former first-round pick Payton Turner, rising star Tyleik Williams, and cornerback Roger McCreary who's already popping in early practices.
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.
