Rob Sims started at left guard in every Lions game from 2010-14, so it was difficult for him to watch the offensive line struggle in 2015.
For Sims, the plan was to pass along enough help to ensure the young group was ready after he and center Dominic Raiola weren’t with the team. But, the Lions balked at re-signing both veterans last offseason, and the youth of the line seemed to be a problem during a 1-7 first half.
“Seeing them kind of fall was hard on us because we kind of realized we needed another year in there to get them right,” Sims said last week.