TAMPA, Fla. – Lions-Bucs Final Thoughts: Dwight Freeney's experiences add perspective; Tion Green raising his stock; Random Thoughts – includes Matthew Stafford’s arm, Jameis Winston revived, picking the Browns to win and sticking with my Lions-Bucs pick:
Freeney – vet’s leadership: His production as a pass rusher, and how it might help the Lions today and the rest of the way, is obvious in his 125.5 career sacks that are second among active players to Julius Peppers' 152.
But sacking the quarterback isn’t the only area where Freeney’s 16 pro seasons can benefit teammates who might question if the Lions can make a legitimate playoff run with a 6-6 won-loss record and four games left.