The 2021 season came to an end for the Detroit Lions just over a week ago, but the excitement for 2022 is palpable. People are feeling good about the direction of this franchise, the development of its young core, the management, and the coaches in place.
But in order for this franchise to take the next step, they need two things: the addition of talented players this offseason and their young players to take the next step in 2022.
Late in the year, the Lions were playing their best football. Jared Goff took some significant steps as the Lions finished 3-3, but 3-1 in Goff’s last four starts.