With the way the Detroit Lions finished the 2022 season—ending their biggest rival’s season in glorious fashion and capping off an 8-2 run in the final 10 games—you knew the optimism would be flowing for the entire offseason. Yet, I’m not sure I was prepared for this much Kool Aid this early in the offseason.
Last week, there was an avalanche of optimism descending upon Detroit following an aggressive—but not overly so—free agency period. Not only did several national analysts line up to declare their support and belief in the Lions, but the Vegas odds also shifted dramatically in Detroit’s favor.