Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) (Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)
The Detroit Lions took a bold, new step in shaping the direction of their franchise in 2021. And while the hiring of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell should have the biggest impact on the current rebuild, it’s the change under center that will undoubtedly have a bigger impact on the field.
The Lions traded longtime franchise quarterback and the number one overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft, Matthew Stafford, to the Los Angeles Rams. In exchange, the Motor City got a slew of high draft picks included first-rounders in both 2022 and 2023.