Allen Park — No matter the amount of preparation, the Detroit Lions won't really know what they have until they step on the field for the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. And even then, it might take a few weeks for chemistry and an identity to firmly take root.
The ability to communicate, particularly for a defense that's trying to rebound after ranking last in the NFL year ago, is going to be critical. We saw how detrimental communication lapses in the defensive backfield could be in 2021, Aaron Glenn's first year as coordinator, and the Lions are set to introduce a revamped secondary with multiple new pieces this season, headlined by veteran cornerback Cam Sutton, safety C.