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Detroit Lions: Can Jesse James turn it around in 2020?

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: Jesse James #83 of the Detroit Lions makes a catch for the first down in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Tight end Jesse James was a free-agent flop for the Detroit Lions last season. Can he become a steady contributor in 2020?

It looked great on paper for the Detroit Lions entering the 2019 season. A flashy top ten draft pick who could be eased into a tricky position with the help of an experienced, dependable veteran.