The Detroit Lions are no longer the NFL’s best-kept secret. After 2.5 seasons of play among the best in the league, the general consensus about the Lions is that they continue to have one of the best rosters in football. Are there some that are expecting a step back this year? Yes, of course. You can say that about nearly every successful team. So, the skeptics that point to a quiet offseason and loss of both coordinators was to be expected.
However, for as much praise as the Lions get, there are certain individuals who don’t get the credit they deserve.