During much of the Jim Caldwell era, the Detroit Lions‘ offensive gameplan was dominated by their passing game. That was due in part to that talent within that unit starting with the man under center, quarterback Matthew Stafford. It was also due in part to the lack of talent Detroit had at the running back position.
And while that unbalanced style of offense did result in three winning seasons and two playoff berths, it also led to a lack of success in the postseason that ultimately got Caldwell fired at the end of the 2017 regular season.