The Lions are a toughening team with a sound plan that addressed its weaknesses and is ready to challenge for a playoff spot. Or, possibly, they’re the worst team in the NFC North.
Let the mystery unfold, as players report to camp today with a new coaching staff, seemingly a new commitment to blocking and running, and all sorts of unknowns. In that regard, they’re like a lot of NFL teams, only different.
The Lions won nine games last year, and by most accounts, upgraded in key areas, adding running backs LeGarrette Blount and Kerryon Johnson, and beefing up the offensive line.