Wood said Detroit would continue pursuit of MLS team at Ford Field, regardless of retractable roof decision. And if they do add a retractable roof, Wood wasn't ready to commit to Lions playing on a grass field. Said that would be a separate analysis.
— Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) July 16, 2018Wood brought up an interesting point, essentially noting the interior of stadium wasn't designed with exposure to weather/humidity in mind. That means alterations to the interior could be a big part of the costs when changing the roof.
— Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) July 16, 2018
- Pro Football Focus ranked every team’s pass-rushing roster, and the Lions came in at 24th, which wasn’t even the worst ranking in the NFC North.