The Detroit Lions drew the ire of some fans this offseason when they once again used a first-round selection to draft a tight end. And no amount of post-draft hype or reassurances from so-called draft experts could replace the sour memories of others who’ve failed to meet similar lofty expectations in the past.
Yet, what’s done is done. And despite coming off a disappointing 6-10 record last season, the Lions made various offseason moves that should make them much more competitive this year. The highlight being the addition of several big-name free agents like defensive end Trey Flowers, cornerback Justin Coleman, defensive tackle Mike Daniels, tight end Jesse James, and wide receiver Danny Amendola.