Many are expecting the Detroit Lions to take a big step in Year 2 of the Dan Campbell era. One reason simply lies with the way the team finished the season. A 3-3 stretch at the end of a 3-13-1 season is the definition of finishing strong for a poor team. It’s undeniable that a lot of players had improved as the season went on, which was certainly a major goal for Year 1 of this regime.
But if the team is truly going to make a significant jump this year, their overall roster will have to be better.