Dan Campbell reveals the Lions' true offseason strategy was prioritizing run defense over flashy pass rush moves, requiring every defensive addition to prove they can stop the run first.
The Detroit Lions defense under Dan Campbell and Kelvin Sheppard has turned into a ruthless competition where legitimate NFL starters are battling for spots in what might be the deepest roster the franchise has seen in decades.
As the Lions wrap up Week 2 of OTAs, the biggest questions aren't about roster moves but what coordinators Kelvin Sheppard and Drew Petzing are actually planning to do differently after last year's disappointing performance.
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is studying tape from the league's top defenses and planning to expand the team's nickel package usage with Roger McCreary emerging as a potential key player.
Sports Illustrated predicts the Lions will dominate with three bold predictions including winning the NFC North, leading the NFL in regular season wins, and scoring more points than any other team.
The Lions quietly hired former Dolphins GM Chris Grier as a personnel executive, adding another experienced talent evaluator to Brad Holmes' already loaded front office.
The Lions are already building like championship teams through the draft and smart spending, but injuries are the only thing standing between Detroit and a Super Bowl.
The Detroit Lions hired former Miami Dolphins GM Chris Grier as a personnel executive, showing Brad Holmes is serious about strengthening their draft and scouting operation with proven NFL talent evaluation experience.
The Lions hired former Dolphins GM Chris Grier to an unspecified personnel executive position as Brad Holmes continues building his front office depth.
Which retired Detroit Lions legend would you bring back to Allen Park right now, from Barry Sanders to Glover Quin to Frank Ragnow?
