As the Detroit Lions conclude OTAs this week, with the young players still in town, now is a good time to remind people that this is the time of year in which optimism overflows.
Now, for a team like Detroit who came as close as they ever have to making the Super Bowl last year, optimism is certainly warranted. On paper, their roster is better than last year’s club, and with so much continuity among the coaching staff, it’s fair to believe that Detroit’s young roster will simply improve with time.
But all it takes is a trip back to 2023 to recognize that some of the players or positions that are being hyped this time of year will never live up to that potential.