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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Lions offensive line was a disaster with Goff taking 38 sacks, but moving Penei Sewell to left tackle and adding rookie Blake Miller could fix everything.
Drew Petzing faces a steep learning curve, the Lions offensive line lacks chemistry, and Brian Branch's injury status threatens to derail Detroit's playoff hopes before the season starts.
