As I pointed out earlier in the week, my biggest takeaway from Detroit Lions minicamp and OTAs was the drastic improvement of the team’s secondary. As always, though, there is a downside to one unit performing well in practice—the corresponding unit on the other side of the ball not playing well.
Naturally, some have started to question whether the Lions’ wide receiver group is where it needs to be. Last year, the Lions passing offense ranked in the top five of most statistical categories, so they can ill afford regression there.
While DJ Chark may not have produced wild numbers in 2022, the offense was clearly better with him in the lineup than out of the lineup, so the loss of him this free agency is notable.