It’s hard to feel too confident in a team coming off a 3-13-1 season, but the Detroit Lions seem to be on the right track.
Many were quick to write off the 2021 Lions, and for good reason: victories on the scoreboard weren’t the main goal. 2021 was about finding and growing the pieces for a better team that can compete for playoff spots. The Lions may not be there in 2022 either, but you can see the pieces coming together.
The identity of the offense is still up in the air as Jared Goff looks to find his form and new offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks to build upon a successful stint as passing game coordinator.