The unit is not quite performing to its prior level this season, due the retirement of center Frank Ragnow last offseason and an injury that has sidelined left guard Christian Mahogany, but the offensive line is a clear priority for the Detroit Lions.
After last season, general manager Brad Holmes offered a perfect metaphor to describe the effort to maintain a top-notch offensive line.
"I just think you've got to keep the whole garden watered at all points," Holmes said. "And so, it's going to be the whole unit, because I mean, that is – that's the engine for us.