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Detroit Lions Analysis

Detroit Lions film analysis from SB Nation's Pride of Detroit

Minicamp observations: Offense finishes strong despite Jamo’s drops

The Detroit Lions offense looked the best it has been all camp, but Jameson Williams’ drops still linger menacingly.

Veterans mentors are the secret sauce to Lions’ youth movement on defense

The Detroit Lions have built their defense around youth. But veteran mentors like Alex Anzalone and Cameron Sutton are also key pieces to their plan.

Detroit Lions minicamp Day 2 observations: 6 standouts, including Jameson Williams

Jameson Williams and rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs were two big standouts from Day 2 of Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp. Here are other notes from Wednesday’s practice.

Open thread: Are you buying the minicamp hype regarding the Lions secondary?

Word out of Allen Park is that the Detroit Lions secondary has looked sharp. Is that a sign of things to come or offseason fluff?

Lions minicamp observations Day 1: Offense shows life, defense sticky in coverage

Unloading the notebook as we share our observations from the first day of Detroit Lions minicamp.

Detroit Lions minicamp: What we’ll be watching at every position

An in-depth look at the storylines we will be watching at the Detroit Lions 2023 mandatory minicamp.

5 reasons the Detroit Lions may not live up to offseason hype

The Detroit Lions have a ton of expectations heading into 2023. But here are five reasons they could disappoint.

Don’t sleep on the explosiveness of Lions rookie DT Brodric Martin

Detroit Lions third-round pick Brodric Martin is known of his size and strength, but a Western Kentucky writer told us to watch out of his explosiveness.

Detroit Lions OTA Week 2 observations: Offense struggles, kickers shine

The Detroit Lions 5th OTA practice was not pretty for the offense, but the team’s kicker battle looks strong.

10 things to watch for in Week 2 of Detroit Lions OTAs

The Detroit Lions are back at practice this week. Here are the top 10 things we’ll be watching for live from Allen Park.

The Lions indoor offense will be the key to their success in 2023

The Detroit Lions and their explosive offense are elite when indoors, and they’ll get favorable conditions during their entire 2023 schedule.

Detroit Lions Week 1 OTA observations: Rookies being brought along slowly

Breaking down our observations from Detroit Lions Week 1 OTAs, position by position.

15 Detroit Lions players to watch at OTAs this week

We preview 2023 Detroit Lions OTAs by highlight 15 players we’ll be watching closely at practice.

7 burning questions for Detroit Lions OTAs

What will see during the Lions OTAs?

Open thread: Should the Lions pursue free agent K Brandon McManus?

Can the Lions revive the career of another discarded Denver kicker?

Watch: Detroit Lions CB Starling Thomas V highlights

Check out some of the highlights from Starling Thomas V’s time at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Breaking down each quarterback on the Lions’ 2023 schedule

The Detroit Lions face a variety of quarterbacks in 2023, let's take a look at them .

Detroit Lions 2023 UDFA class ranks in top-5, per analyst

One analyst believes the Detroit Lions have one of the best undrafted rookie classes following the 2023 NFL Draft.

Lions rookie minicamp observations: Sam LaPorta puts on a show

Lions rookie minicamp observations: Sam LaPorta puts on a show

Breaking down the Detroit Lions 2023 UDFA class

Taking a closer look at what the Detroit Lions are getting in their 15-player UDFA class.

Lions 2023 schedule release: 5 things we love, 5 things we hate

Here are our favorite and least-favorite things about the Detroit Lions’ 2023 schedule.

The 2022 Lions had 1 of the youngest NFL rosters in past 15 years

The Detroit Lions didn’t just have the NFL’s youngest roster in 2023, but it was one of the youngest rosters in the past 15 years.

2023 Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection: Post-draft edition

Jeremy Reisman and Erik Schlitt join forces to project the way to early Detroit Lions post-draft 53-man roster.

5 Lions players who should be concerned following Detroit’s 2023 draft

These five players should be concerned about their roles after the Detroit Lions 2023 NFL Draft.

5 winners from the Detroit Lions’ 2023 draft

These five players benefitted from who the Detroit Lions took in the 2023 NFL Draft.

5 Qs with Tennessee blog: Can Hendon Hooker become an NFL starter?

What is Detroit Lions’ quarterback Hendon Hooker’s realistic ceiling?

Mailbag: Have the Lions gotten better at EVERY position this offseason?

Now that the Detroit Lions’ offseason moves are mostly complete, is it possible they have upgraded across the board?

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes gained significant value with 6 draft day trades

Breaking down each of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes trades during the 2023 draft in order to determine value gained and lost.

What anonymous NFL scouts said about the Detroit Lions’ 2023 draft picks

A look at what NFL scouts have said about the players from the Detroit Lions’ 2023 draft class.

5 questions: Sam LaPorta is ‘100% ready’ for a starting TE role with the Lions

Get to know the Detroit Lions newest tight end.

5 Questions: Jack Campbell may be best Iowa LB in last 25 years

Get to know the Lions 18th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft

2024 NFL mock drafts: Detroit Lions continue to build defense

A look at some way-too-early 2024 NFL mock drafts, and who the Detroit Lions should keep their eye out for next year.

Watch: Detroit Lions DL Brodric Martin highlights

Check out some of new Lions defensive tackle Brodric Martin’s highlights from his time at Western Kentucky University.

Updated Detroit Lions depth chart: Post-2023 NFL draft edition

A closer look at how the Detroit Lions roster stacks up after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL draft.

Watch: Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker highlights

Check out some of new Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker’s highlights from his time at the University of Tennessee.

How athletic is the Detroit Lions’ 2023 draft class?

Using RAS to evaluate how athletic the Detroit Lions’ 2023 draft class is.