Detroit Lions: Early thoughts..
Well... what an amazing season the Lions had! Even the most positive of our fan base couldn't have imagined us getting to the NFC Conference Game. And yes whilst we arguably should've won that game, we lost to a very very strong 9ers team led by the wildly underrated Brock Purdy.
Speaking wildly underrated, we've still got JA-RED GOFF! And yep we've signed him on to a crazy contract. And yes he's got one of the strongest O-Lines in the NFL, but this guy has some weapons to aim for, and he's got some serious skills of his own.
So where are we looking at this off season? Well I reckon Hutch still has another gear, and Penei, Frank and their mates still have points to make.
That said, what areas do I look at this season:
Secondary: We drafted well, I mean, really bloody well! To take CBs Terrion Arnold at 24 and then Ennis Rakestraw at 61, Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have taken the 2 players that, not only fit with our team philosophy, but also complete the areas of our specific need.
Receiver: Yes we have LaPorta. And Yes we have Amon-ra... but what else? Well, we have the unbelievable Jahmyr Gibbs who can catch, run, catch and run... I wouldn't be surprised to see him throw this season, given this guy's ceiling! The guy knows no ends. And we have the forgotten man, Jamo Williams. I'm excited for this guy. I feel like it's his breakout year. The guy has unreal pace, and let's not forget he was injured/suspended for long periods of the last 2 seasons.
So where do I hope we will be come New Year? Well I would hope we'd challenge for the NFC North, if not win it. I mean, why the hell not?! Again, I hope we get to the playoffs and, given last season, let's bring the crowd! BIG STYLE! Can we make the Conference Game again, OH YES! And can we go one further and make the Super Bowl? Why the hell not?! LFG DETROIT!