In 2021, the Detroit Lions welcomed General Manager Brad Holmes and Head Coach Dan Campbell, tasking them with revitalizing a franchise plagued by decades of underperformance. That same year, Holmes selected Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell with the seventh overall pick in the NFL Draft. Further enhancing their roster, Holmes found a gem in the…
At his pre-draft press conference, Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes was asked how quickly a player could be identified as a Holmes and (Dan) Campbell type of player. He swiftly responded, “Some of them, they declare themselves pretty early.” Indeed, when Colton Pouncy of The Athletic spoke with Jer’Zhan Newton…
With the NFL Draft only 14 days away, the Detroit Lions find themselves in an enviable position, boasting a roster that many consider nearly complete. With this luxury, their draft strategy focuses on enhancing depth and versatility, key ingredients for sustained success in the league. The player they’ve chosen in the first round—a defensive back…
The theme of my Lions Big Mock Draft 5.0 is aggression. General Manager Brad Holmes has quietly constructed one of the most complete rosters in the NFL through strong drafting and exceptional player development. So for the 2024 NFL Draft, Holmes and his Lions front office staff have the option to get ultra-aggressive. In this…
As the Detroit Lions roster is currently constructed, it will be nearly impossible for anyone to predict who the Lions will select with the 29th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. What you can predict, however, is that general manager Brad Holmes will be certain that their investment uplifts the competition and overall maturity in…
In football, not every player who helps the team win games is out there scoring touchdowns. Nate Sudfeld’s role with the Detroit Lions is a great example. The Lions have re-signed Sudfeld for at least one more season. He’ll mainly help from the sidelines as the third-string quarterback. This signing highlights the critical support role…
The Detroit Lions are setting their sights beyond the United States. The NFL has officially granted the Lions marketing rights in Canada and Germany, signaling a bold step forward in the league’s efforts to globalize the sport of American football. This initiative, part of the NFL’s Global Markets Program (GMP), also extends to Austria and…
Between my Mock Draft 2.0 and this latest iteration, 3.0, the Detroit Lions front office has been buzzing with activity. General Manager Brad Holmes made a splash by acquiring 12-year veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who was a standout on the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive line. Zeitler is set to anchor the right guard position, allowing Graham…
As the Detroit Lions aim to capitalize on their previous season’s NFC Championship game appearance, they have been proactive in reshaping their roster. Through trades, free agent signings, and retaining key players, the Lions are gearing up for the 2024 season with high expectations. These early maneuvers in free agency and trades underscore the team’s…
The NFL free agency period is sweltering hot, as the Lions and teams around the league continue to make moves to improve their roster prior to the NFL Draft in April. With that in mind, here is my Mock Draft 2.0 that takes the first wave of free agency into consideration: Pick 1 – Chicago…