The beginning of August is when nearly every team in the NFL believes they have a shot at success. Fan bases do all they can to convince themselves that this could finally be the year.
While most would agree that the Detroit Lions are not currently in a position to compete for championships, many appear to be jumping on the bandwagon. Despite only winning three games in 2021, the national media has largely been supportive of general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell as they embark on year two of their rebuild.
HBO’s “Hard Knocks” has only added fuel to the fire, with the renowned series putting the Lions’ players and coaching staff directly in the national spotlight.