Final thoughts, Jets-Lions:First test for the Lions’ rebuilt offensive line, Ameer Abdullah’s debut, quarterback backup battle, rotation on defense, and strategy on extra points (et Two, Jim Caldwell?) as the Lions and Jets open the preseason at Ford Field:
Offensive line: This is one year when the offensive line will not toil in anonymity. This is not a meaningless game for a unit that was a primary target to be rebuilt and improved in the offseason.
Center Travis Swanson is a key part of that process, and he’s excited about the first chance to go against an opponent.