Articles:
Lions eager to usher in new era with fans back at Ford Field: ‘I will be crawling out of my skin’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/08/lions-eager-to-usher-in-new-era-with-fans-back-at-ford-field-i-will-be-crawling-out-of-my-skin.html
Ask Kyle: Thoughts on Lions’ rookies, roster cuts, greatest improvements, biggest concerns heading into finale: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/08/ask-kyle-thoughts-on-lions-rookies-roster-cuts-greatest-improvements-biggest-concerns-heading-into-finale.html
Derrick Barnes tops all rookie LBs in coverage in the preseason: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/26/lions-derrick-barnes-top-rookie-linebacker-coverage-pff-grades-preseason/
Dan Campbell wants to 'reward' players who both do it the right way and produce: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/26/lions-coach-dan-campbell-reward-productive-players-roster-bubble-decisions/
8 Positive Takeaways from Detroit Lions Training Camp: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/onepride-plus/eight-positive-takeaways-from-detroit-lions-training-camp
Campbell says Ford Field can be 'every bit of' the SuperDome – 'and then some': https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/dan-campbell-ford-field-can-be-even-better-than-superdome
Lions will use closing preseason game to finalize roster: https://apnews.com/article/sports-nfl-indianapolis-colts-detroit-lions-e90026896b26a10b3f1fec1d32cd6adb
Let's Be Real, How Good Will the Detroit Lions Actually Be This Year?: https://thegame730am.com/how-good-will-detroit-lions-be/
2021 NFL Preseason, Week 3: 1 thing to watch for from all 32 teams (Colts at Lions: The holes on the Colts' offensive line are finally starting to get filled in, a welcome sight for an offense that's also been without QB Carson Wentz in the preseason. C Ryan Kelly and G Quenton Nelson, one of the NFL's best interior tandems, returned to practice this week. Kelly could be more ready to play than Nelson, whose injury required surgery. If either of them takes the field against the Lions, expect it to be Kelly. ... A lot of eyes will be on Lions rookie Penei Sewell, who has struggled, albeit in limited action, through two preseason games. He's moving from left tackle, where he anchored the Oregon line in college, to right tackle. He opted out of the 2020 season, which could be another factor in his slow start. Coach Dan Campbell wants Sewell to get as much seasoning as possible, so don't be surprised if Sewell sees more extensive playing time against the Colts.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-nfl-preseason-week-3-1-thing-to-watch-for-from-all-32-teams
Predictions:
NFC North (Detroit Lions - Head Coach: Dan Campbell. Key Man: A key man will emerge from this intriguing group during the season, but for now let's focus on second-year runner D'Andre Swift. While everything around him on offense has changed, Swift remains the constant from last season. A 2020 third-round pick, Swift provided some excitement with 10 total touchdowns and just under 900 scrimmage yards - but he has special talent and could be primed to break out. Major Additions: Campbell made headlines with his quote: "when you knock us down, we're going to get up and on the way up, we're going to bite a kneecap off" this summer, so he and his coaching staff will certainly be in the spotlight... On the field, it's all change. New quarterback (Jared Goff), new backfield mate for Swift (Jamaal Williams), new receiving group (Breshad Perriman, Tyrell Williams, Kalif Raymond, and fourth-round pick Amon-Ra St. Brown). It may take some time for this group to gel. It helps that they added highly-regarded offensive tackle Penei Sewell with the seventh pick in this year's draft. NFL 2021 build-up: Injuries, trades & gossip
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As on offense, the defense looks different too with free-agent Michael Brockers joining the interior defensive line alongside rookie third-rounder Alim McNeill, while former Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone will play. Last Season: In their third and final season under Matt Patricia, the Lions went 5-11 (Patricia went 4-7 before he was fired in November). The experiment didn't work, as they missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year. The defense had one of the worst seasons ever - they set a franchise record for points and yards allowed (both were the third-worst marks in NFL history). It was unpleasant. Prospects: Between a complete change of coaching staff, an overhaul of the offense, a likely downgrade at quarterback from Matthew Stafford to Goff, it's hard to see much room for improvement. Detroit need to rebuild both the roster and the culture, and that takes time. Prediction: 4th (4-13)): https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12390878/nfc-north-preview-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings
2022 NFL Draft:
VIDEO:
Inside the Den: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Lions - Episode 6: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/inside-the-den-behind-the-scenes-with-the-detroit-lions-episode-6
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