Lions never have had an offensive line and still don’t. They will never win till they do. On one ever feared their o line
Zach - 2 years ago
I voted other….I think the secondary is definitely a watchout.
LB’s probably the worst unit, but I think the deficiencies there won’t be as impactful and they’ll run a lot of 2-LB sets.
Corner is a huge concern for me. Some overlap with “players coming off injury (Okudah, Jerry). The CB’s outside Amani O are a big question mark with very small sample sizes of proven performance.
Safety also remains a bit shaky as we have to bank on continued progress from Walker and that Elliott can thrive in an expanded role (also, coming off injury).
SFHCommish - 2 years ago
I am more worried about a major injury to a key player at the beginning of the season.
DonB - 2 years ago
More worried the offensive line isn't going to live up to the hype.
Dwayne Tatum Bryant - 2 years ago
I'm very concerned about our Defensive Backs. Can my Detroit Lions stop the other teams from passing the ball for touchdowns ??? I am truly excited about the rest of the Lions positions but again, can my Detroit Lions stop the pass ???
Yes, the defense is a concern, but I think if everyone returns healthy the defense will at least be average or better. Okudah is a key and someone has to step up at linebacker. I think Barnes will step up, and the rookies will need to contribute. If all that works out (I know that's a big IF) then my main concern is which Jeff Goff will we get; the one from the first half or 2nd half of 2021. It finally looks like the front office and coaching staff have been built with a singular plan where everyone is on the same page in all aspects of the game. And coach Campbell has hired the best staff I've seen in my lifetime (born in the last championship year of 1957!). This is the first time since I gave up my season tickets (after the great debacle of 2008) that I have at least a little hope they are turning the corner. OMG, I can't believe I just said that!!!
Yes, the defense is a concern, but I think if everyone returns healthy the defense will at least be average or better. Okudah is a key and someone has to step up at linebacker. I think Barnes will step up, and the rookies will need to contribute. If all that works out (I know that's a big IF) then my main concern is which Jeff Goff will we get; the one from the first half or 2nd half of 2021. It finally looks like the front office and coaching staff have been built with a singular plan where everyone is on the same page in all aspects of the game. And coach Campbell has hired the best staff I've seen in my lifetime (born in the last championship year of 1957!). This is the first time since I gave up my season tickets (after the great debacle of 2008) that I have at least a little hope they are turning the corner. OMG, I can't believe I just said that!!!
DTB - 2 years ago
Ownership! The one single consistent factor in the equation. SELL THE TEAM!!!
joan j holmes - 2 years ago
I believe if all of the key players who are recovering from ACL and other injuries, the Detroit will have some problems in close tough games. But if all of the key players recover 100% , Detroit can be very competitive in their conference: J Williamson, Swift. Hockerson, Jacobs. Okudah, rookie tight end Mitchell and rookie tackle Josh Pascal. I believe all of these veterans and rookies are exceptional and can help turn this team around.
These a lot of injuries for key players on a young team rebuilding.
Karl - 2 years ago
Got to be able to stop the run game.
Carl Albro - 2 years ago
2021 was the first time I truly enjoyed watching the lions since Barry Sanders last played. So, Go Lions! Kick some butt.
Joey Blew Skies - 2 years ago
Run defense might still be atrocious.
Lack of depth on O line- Decker getting more wear and tear (left the last game after coming back from injury).
Swift and Hock being injury prone with Lions luck expecting health from Chark and Williams.
Joey Blew Skies - 2 years ago
Run defense might still be atrocious.
Lack of depth on O line- Decker getting more wear and tear (left the last game after coming back from injury).
Swift and Hock being injury prone with Lions luck expecting health from Chark and Williams.
john Douglas muldoon - 2 years ago
Sorry, butI just do not feel totally secure with Jared Geoff at the helm. Grant it that the draft selections were questionable, but I would still be in the hunt for an excellent back up behind him.
Jason Femminineo - 2 years ago
Field goal kicking
Aard - 2 years ago
I worry about ending the season in that No Man's Land of 7 - 8 wins, missing the playoffs while losing out on the 2023 QB they might want in the draft
David Cochran - 2 years ago
Injuries biggest concern. Hav to wait to see thier recovery in action!
12 parsecs and 10 beers - 2 years ago
I think they'll be much improved but still a year away. Let's see what shakes out this year and improve upon it next year. Really hope to see growth from the start of the season to the end, much like last year.
Mike sav - 2 years ago
The line backing core hands down is the biggest hole on the team. They do not do anything even average. Run defense is poor, pass coverage even worse, and non existent blitzing. Hoping Barnes takes a huge leap this year. Then mixing in sub packages to use each players strength to our advantage. If anzolone starts/plays a majority of the snaps again we are in trouble!
Lions defense is suspect. Linebackers and dbs and safeties are a crap shoot. Hutchinson is a “ possible” puzzle piece, but not a guaranteed defensive savior. He may be a defensive building block.
Why should we trust talent evaluation that has failed for 65 years and its latest edition was 3-13-1. This is on par with Patricia.
We better than people think last year watching them bond together like a little league team that one the world series .they want it bad there not bought and payed for like other teams buying every all star players to win this was pure want to win that's better feels more real rams and patriot s buying g the super bowl is not what I want to see it's not legit like it use to be
Guido - 2 years ago
Defense has to prove they can stop an "average" NFL Team's offense!!!!!
Lions never have had an offensive line and still don’t. They will never win till they do. On one ever feared their o line
I voted other….I think the secondary is definitely a watchout.
LB’s probably the worst unit, but I think the deficiencies there won’t be as impactful and they’ll run a lot of 2-LB sets.
Corner is a huge concern for me. Some overlap with “players coming off injury (Okudah, Jerry). The CB’s outside Amani O are a big question mark with very small sample sizes of proven performance.
Safety also remains a bit shaky as we have to bank on continued progress from Walker and that Elliott can thrive in an expanded role (also, coming off injury).
I am more worried about a major injury to a key player at the beginning of the season.
More worried the offensive line isn't going to live up to the hype.
I'm very concerned about our Defensive Backs. Can my Detroit Lions stop the other teams from passing the ball for touchdowns ??? I am truly excited about the rest of the Lions positions but again, can my Detroit Lions stop the pass ???
Yes, the defense is a concern, but I think if everyone returns healthy the defense will at least be average or better. Okudah is a key and someone has to step up at linebacker. I think Barnes will step up, and the rookies will need to contribute. If all that works out (I know that's a big IF) then my main concern is which Jeff Goff will we get; the one from the first half or 2nd half of 2021. It finally looks like the front office and coaching staff have been built with a singular plan where everyone is on the same page in all aspects of the game. And coach Campbell has hired the best staff I've seen in my lifetime (born in the last championship year of 1957!). This is the first time since I gave up my season tickets (after the great debacle of 2008) that I have at least a little hope they are turning the corner. OMG, I can't believe I just said that!!!
Yes, the defense is a concern, but I think if everyone returns healthy the defense will at least be average or better. Okudah is a key and someone has to step up at linebacker. I think Barnes will step up, and the rookies will need to contribute. If all that works out (I know that's a big IF) then my main concern is which Jeff Goff will we get; the one from the first half or 2nd half of 2021. It finally looks like the front office and coaching staff have been built with a singular plan where everyone is on the same page in all aspects of the game. And coach Campbell has hired the best staff I've seen in my lifetime (born in the last championship year of 1957!). This is the first time since I gave up my season tickets (after the great debacle of 2008) that I have at least a little hope they are turning the corner. OMG, I can't believe I just said that!!!
Ownership! The one single consistent factor in the equation. SELL THE TEAM!!!
I believe if all of the key players who are recovering from ACL and other injuries, the Detroit will have some problems in close tough games. But if all of the key players recover 100% , Detroit can be very competitive in their conference: J Williamson, Swift. Hockerson, Jacobs. Okudah, rookie tight end Mitchell and rookie tackle Josh Pascal. I believe all of these veterans and rookies are exceptional and can help turn this team around.
These a lot of injuries for key players on a young team rebuilding.
Got to be able to stop the run game.
2021 was the first time I truly enjoyed watching the lions since Barry Sanders last played. So, Go Lions! Kick some butt.
Run defense might still be atrocious.
Lack of depth on O line- Decker getting more wear and tear (left the last game after coming back from injury).
Swift and Hock being injury prone with Lions luck expecting health from Chark and Williams.
Run defense might still be atrocious.
Lack of depth on O line- Decker getting more wear and tear (left the last game after coming back from injury).
Swift and Hock being injury prone with Lions luck expecting health from Chark and Williams.
Sorry, butI just do not feel totally secure with Jared Geoff at the helm. Grant it that the draft selections were questionable, but I would still be in the hunt for an excellent back up behind him.
Field goal kicking
I worry about ending the season in that No Man's Land of 7 - 8 wins, missing the playoffs while losing out on the 2023 QB they might want in the draft
Injuries biggest concern. Hav to wait to see thier recovery in action!
I think they'll be much improved but still a year away. Let's see what shakes out this year and improve upon it next year. Really hope to see growth from the start of the season to the end, much like last year.
The line backing core hands down is the biggest hole on the team. They do not do anything even average. Run defense is poor, pass coverage even worse, and non existent blitzing. Hoping Barnes takes a huge leap this year. Then mixing in sub packages to use each players strength to our advantage. If anzolone starts/plays a majority of the snaps again we are in trouble!
Lions defense is suspect. Linebackers and dbs and safeties are a crap shoot. Hutchinson is a “ possible” puzzle piece, but not a guaranteed defensive savior. He may be a defensive building block.
Why should we trust talent evaluation that has failed for 65 years and its latest edition was 3-13-1. This is on par with Patricia.
We better than people think last year watching them bond together like a little league team that one the world series .they want it bad there not bought and payed for like other teams buying every all star players to win this was pure want to win that's better feels more real rams and patriot s buying g the super bowl is not what I want to see it's not legit like it use to be
Defense has to prove they can stop an "average" NFL Team's offense!!!!!