The Detroit Lions Have Turned A Corner
Yes, I said it. The Detroit Lions are finally a respectable team. And their win on Sunday night in Green Bay has shown the world that they have finally turned a corner. This is the first time since Barry Sanders that a Lions fan can say that.
And you’ll say, “Matthew Stafford made the playoffs with the Lions three times!” Those were all just a flash in the pan. No one ever believed in what they were building. Those teams were always so lopsided — it was Stafford and Calvin Johnson and nobody else. Or it was a good offense with a horrid defense. There was no balance.
These new Lions have balance. Their defense in 2022 improved throughout the season. The defensive rankings may not reflect that, but the eye test says otherwise. They still have a ways to go, but it’s on the right track.
You’re also seeing young players who are developing on a week-to-week basis. Aidan Hutchinson, Jerry Jacobs, Malcolm Rodriguez, and James Houston are some of the young talent that they have on defense. They still need help in the secondary, but it is definitely getting to a point where they can hang with good teams.
