Allen Park — When Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes joined the Detroit Lions in 2021, they did what many new NFL regimes do and brought in veteran leaders to help establish the culture for a team that would be undergoing a roster overhaul.
On defense, it was tackle Michael Brockers and linebacker Alex Anzalone who were added to help set that tone. Brockers has since moved on, but Campbell said the veteran's impact is lasting.
"The value of Brockers, aside from the player that he was, his impact has taken hold," Campbell said. "...To me, (Alim McNeill) Mac’s a leader for us now because he understands.