By the numbers: Lions 2024 draft class: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/by-the-numbers-lions-2024-draft-class-arnold-rakestraw-vaki
Longtime NFL vet smartly explains the benefits of Dan Campbell's aggressive coaching style: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/07/01/dan-campbell-lions-fourth-down-aggressive-upside-mark-schlereth/
Ranking the opposing defenses the Lions will face in 2024: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/ranking-the-opposing-defenses-the-lions-will-face-in-2024/
'Detroit Really Felt Like Home': Jake Bates Felt Strong Support: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/podcasts/jake-bates-felt-support-lions-fans
Ranking Dan Campbell's Wins as Lions' Head Coach: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/ranking-dan-campbell-lions-wins
Why Lions Have More 'Duality' on Third Down Than Any NFL Team: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/why-lions-will-remain-aggressive-offense
Pre-Training Camp Lions Roster Prediction: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/pre-training-camp-lions-roster-prediction-2024
Lions roster preview: Is this James Mitchell’s last chance in Detroit?: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/7/1/24189955/2024-detroit-lions-roster-preview-james-mitchell-pivotal-year
Detroit Lions training camp preview and 53-man roster prediction at QB: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-training-camp-53-man-roster-prediction-qb/54b97a8e0e8a271f6bbdde0c
NFL analyst considers Detroit Lions Day 2 pick a potential star: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-analyst-detroit-lions-day-2-pick-potential-star/1f026b25f0356d8b4a4d9339
2024 NFL offensive line rankings: Lions take top spot, led by Penei Sewell and Frank Ragnow (1. DETROIT LIONS: When healthy, the Lions' offensive line was arguably the best unit in the NFL last season. Right tackle Penei Sewell was the league's highest-graded offensive lineman, and Frank Ragnow earned the top spot among centers. Although the unit lost right guard Jonah Jackson in free agency, the Lions signed veteran guard Kevin Zeitler, who ranked 15th in PFF grade among guards in 2023.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2024-offensive-line-rankings-detroit-lions-penei-sewell-frank-ragnow
Top-20 offensive tackles: Williams No. 1 again (2. Penei Sewell (Detroit Lions): The biggest threat for the top spot is Sewell, who already is one of the elite tackles in the game. A First-Team All-Pro last season, Sewell allowed just one sack in 643 pass-blocking snaps last season. The best right tackle in the NFL last season allowed just 19 pressures while playing all 17 games, and had a pressure rate per dropback of 3.0%. Sewell was dominant in run blocking as well, the complete package at tackle for a rising team in the Lions. He's the best player on the Lions and a superstar at 23. Sewell may hold the top spot on this list next year. 15. Taylor Decker (Detroit Lions): A model of consistency at left tackle, Decker has been reliable in pass and run blocking for the majority of his career in Detroit. The Lions are one of the better run blocking lines in the NFL because of Decker at left tackle and Penei Sewell at right tackle, but Decker also has stayed on the field (missed just two games over the last two years. Decker had a down year in pass protection (eight sacks, 37 pressures allowed, 6.5% pressure rate allowed per dropback), numbers that are expected to improve -- even in his early 30s.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-top-20-offensive-tackles-for-2024-49ers-trent-williams-remains-no-1-over-rising-all-pro-at-position/
Top 10 offseason moves by impact on the 2024 season (4. Lions revamped secondary: The Lions were arguably the best storyline to come out of the 2023 season. After decades of despair, they finally were able to win a home playoff game and the arrow does seem to be pointing up as we look forward to 2024. That said, one of the issues Detroit faced last year was defending the pass. They allowed the sixth-highest passing yards in the league and the sixth-highest passing touchdowns. This offseason, the Lions have looked to correct that problem by trading for corner Carlton Davis and drafting corner Terrion Arnold in the first round. In 12 games played last year, Davis broke up nine passes and had two interceptions for the Buccaneers. He also has a Super Bowl victory on his résumé, so he shouldn't wilt in what could be presser-cooker moments in the postseason. In a division with improved quarterback play, defending the pass is going to be key for Detroit's hopes to repeat as NFC North champions and take that next step in the playoffs.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/top-10-nfl-offseason-moves-ranked-by-impact-theyll-have-on-the-2024-season/
1 Free Agent Signing Every NFL Team Should Make Ahead of Training Camp (Detroit Lions: Kwon Alexander, Linebacker - As stacked as the Detroit Lions are across the field, linebacker remains a big question mark. Rookie Jack Campbell was met with mixed results in ’23 and appeared to have difficulty adjusting right away to the speed of the NFL. Perhaps he will take leaps in 2024, but Kwon Alexander is among the fastest LBs available and can be another option for them.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/1-free-agent-signing-for-every-nfl-team-ahead-of-training-camp-2024/
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