The Detroit Lions look like they want to continue shifting this offense to a ball-control, run-heavy squad that is able to win close, low-scoring games. Much of the success of this team hinges on the play of quarterback Matthew Stafford. But it will also need to rely on the defense.
Stafford did not play well last year, but things really went south when this team lost (then rookie) running back Kerryon Johnson. There was a better balance to the offense and the team looked capable of staying in games until Johnson went down.