The preseason has been underwhelming so far for the Detroit Lions. It has nothing to do with the final score and everything to do with familiar slow starts to games and a stalling offense. Sure, cornerback Darius Slay is still breaking out his famous finger wag. But, otherwise, the defense seems to still be getting used to the new defensive playbook.
With two games down and the dress rehearsal on deck, here are three reasons not to panic by what you’ve seen so far this preseason.
1. Running back Kerryon Johnson hasn’t been completely unleashed.