Even with a further improved D personnel, and a slightly further improved O personnel, obviously due to how Holmes will continue to work his magic, mostly through the drafts, the Lions will only win 9-11 games this 2024 regular season, but due to the 2024 draft and head coach Campbell further instilling the GRIT mindset, the Lions will win playoff games into the Super Bowl. Will they win THAT SB? I don't know, but they'll at least win the one after.
I wish, but what's more important is how the Lions do in the playoffs. Regardless, next season's schedule is far less easy than this season's.@@Darlene-r8d
"...one of the best organizations now in football..." Never in my life did I ever think that I'd hear that said about the Detroit Lions. I'm full of optimism for next season with all the talent, the great coaching, and an incredible GM. I'm looking forward to the Lions being a great team for some years to come... Detroit deserves this after all of the horrible decades of football we endured.
Well Said! It is so weird to see people wearing lions gear and I live in South Florida. I was born and raised in suburbs of the day and for my entire adult life of 29 years I have endured the pain of being a Lions fan. That being said, it is a great time to be a Lions fan!
It is so weird that they're now one of the elite organizations in the league. Can't front it's a lot cooler than the alternative. They're so damn good now
We really need corners our secondary can’t cover anyone. Next is an edge opposite of hutch that can get pressure followed up by a DT. Probably could look at bringing in some guards and a backup tackle in free agency too
@@michaelwicklund I'd say EDGE is more important. They'll take pressure off the secondary, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't considered about Cam Sutton. Dude gets burned consistently.
Need a closer on the O. Henry's a free agent. And no one closes like him. Plenty of cash for Queen for a all around LB. Trade up forDejean in draft or stay and likely get Rakestraw. One good edgecmay slip. Cedric Grey in 2. Utility LB. And and Queen secure mid-level passes and run. Queen good at blitzing. Both cheap.
I agree with pretty much all that you have said. This 2024 draft will fill the last few gaps we have and this team will be complete with a couple free agents and we have a new found rivalry with the Niners. The Lions are poised to lead the NFC into the next decade now that we have retained our OC and DC. #OnePride
All very good, sir - except I must amend your story here... The Lions did *NOT* pick between two offers for who they would trade Matthew Stafford to. Like 10 days after the Lions hired Holmes and then Campbell, Stafford out of the blue came to them and asked for a trade. This was NOT what either Holmes or Campbell were expecting, because I guarandamntee part of the reason both took the job is that they had prime Stafford to build around. But, because of the quality of people and professionalism of all involved, after the Lions couldn't change his mind, they agreed to work with him to try to trade him somewhere he wanted to go. The 49ers offered a package, as you mentioned, but so did the Panthers and Commanders. So Brand New Lions brass and Stafford held - and boom, there's McVay with the best pick package yet (2 1sts and a 3rd) AND Goff... Who, of course, Brad Holmes was instrumental in the Rams trading up to draft as Holmes was high up in the front office scouting and reporting directly to Les Snead back then. Look back at all the Rams talent building through draft back to even before Goff - and that's the guy the Lions got. The dude in the center of all the data building and hard work, so it's truly no wonder that the Lions now draft like bosses. Hell, the institutional knowledge at Rams HQ is still in effect as seen by the draft they had this past season to get Nacua et al.. Something the Rams and Lions scouts are doing is paying off BIG TIME). Anyway, no knock on your work, man, this was excellent. I just wanted to make sure you understood how special the story is with Lions trading Stafford... It wasn't a matter of the Lions holding out for the best offer, it was two parties equally respecting each other trying to do the best for each other. And it's playing out like they both won big time. Truly amazing.
The amount of talent on the return for Stafford is insane. Goff. Melifonwu Jamo Paschal Gibbs LaPorta Brodric Martin. 3 pro bowl players... And Iffy and Jamo might yet turn into pro bowl caliber players.
The Lions need a couple of guys on their defense and they have a potential dynasty. With Ben Johnson sticking around as OC, people should be on this hype train.
Anybody who thinks the Lions are going to go out and sign big name free agents is really not paying attention. They will probably get a CB, Stephon Gilmore feels like a possible fit on a 1 or 2 year deal. But thats going to be about it. This team will continue to add talent via the draft and supplement depth via free agency. Brad Holmes basically said as much already
I tgink that you hit it on the head, they'll probably sign a couple of mid tier starters to short term deals and some depth. It is possible if the right guy pops up they could sign one top end guy but I don't think that it is very likely
@@dereckdunckel Yeah, I think the hard part is that even though they have money right now, they are going to be in cap trouble soon with the big contracts that are going to be coming for our own guys. I am wondering if Holmes will get some of those deals done this year (Goff and Saint in particular since they are on the final year) and up their cap numbers for next season while we have money to lower their cap hits in coming years when Sewell, Alim and Hutch come due
@satchelraidincoming636 they're actually pretty good as far as cap goes for quite a while as long as they don't get wild. Goffs raise can be mitigated by tracy walker being gone by the time his extension even takes place then some of their own guys that they sign to longterm deals can be a little back heavy as well so they definitely can still make a responsible small splash without worrying as long as they keep it short term deals. I'm way more conservative than most when it comes to free agent spending but I do feel like if they can get a top tier guy on a short term deal that they should go for it since there window is already started
@satchelraidincoming636 at the very least they should try to trade something for a rental at the trade deadline this coming year if they dont get a big name on a short deal this off-season
@@dereckdunckel Saint is going to command a top 5 WR salary after next season. Sewell is going to have his 5th year picked up after next season, but he is going to reset the OT salary market when he gets whatever record breaking OL contract he signs. The salary cap is going to be trouble in 3 years, and will not likely afford much flexibility in two years.
If the Lions defense gets better, watch out. Because their offense is already top tier. So in free agency I would concentrate on defense again. Add one or two pieces then in the draft add at least one more. Then add one WR in the draft because that's a deep group. They have 4 of the top 92 picks. They could easily find 4 contributors from that.
Even with a further improved D personnel, and a slightly further improved O personnel, obviously due to how Holmes will continue to work his magic, mostly through the drafts, the Lions will only win 9-11 games this 2024 regular season, but due to the 2024 draft and head coach Campbell further instilling the GRIT mindset, the Lions will win playoff games into the Super Bowl. Will they win THAT SB? I don't know, but they'll at least win the one after.
I believe they're going to be the best team in the league for the foreseeable future. 14-3 next year and on to the Superbowl after that. They're set up so good that you might be witnessing one of the best teams ever after it's said and done.
Goff, to me, is the guy thats the most underrated. Goff is a top 5-8, prolly 45 mill per I think he has another level that he'll unlock next yr being yr 3 with Ben Johnson Plus the young talent they have at the skill positions is 2nd to none...n did I mention their oline? loaded 14-3 next yr
Amen brother. And we don’t know how good Hendon is yet. He very well could be awesome. I hate to say this but if Goff ask for too much money Hendon might see the field in 2024.
I 100% agree. I could see them extending Goff and St. Brown. Would love to see them go Edge, DI, CB early in the draft and pick up OL and CB in free agency. One missing piece has been a good kicker. Would love to see them finally address that as well.
The only poor decision was running the ball and calling the timeout with under 2 minutes to go. His 4th down decisions were correct, you're just a casual.
Lions are for real. They need a better pass rush defense. Sutton struggles too much and gives up too many big plays. Lions have a tougher schedule this year, but should weather it good, considering the tougher teams come to Detroit.
Sutton is much better in zone coverage. Due to the injuries in the secondary though this season, they were forced into a lot more man coverages. Depending on who they sign/draft, we might see a lot more zone next year, and you’ll see Sutton do much better. Remember he actually started the season out pretty good.
That’s this is why I’m saying the Lions are legit. We were a forth down conversion or fg away from being in the Super Bowl without a defense all year. Now we have all of our focus on that end this offseason. Teams would love to be in our position right now.
@@MathisNFL The Lions should have won the Lombardi this year---with a below average defense. I believe next year they will be the best team in the entire NFL.
i didnt even know the lions got offered Jimmy G at the same time as Goff with the Rams. Tbh, hearing about the shit Jimmy did in NE when Edelnut was on I AM ATHLETE and whenever hes bought up, pretty glad they went with Goff instead
More trenches help to not depend on Goff has no mobility, pass rushing help,linebacker and corner I would Love to see wilson wide receiver 6'6 Florida state 2 ,3 round
Yeah, they'll be dangerous again next season and more talented, most likely, thanks to #BradHolmes and that scouting team; but NO ONE is talking about how quickly #Campbell is turning INTO the #meatheadKyleShanahan of the nfl with his bush league 4th down calls and LACK of game/clock-management skills. ...THAT can EASILY end up torching ANY Super Bowl hopes (and dreams) that the fan base (and players) may have...as we ALL saw in the NFC Championship game.
Totally wrong. I go for it to That's what you do when your offense is ahead of your defense. The game was lost by a fumble. Two drop passes a drop touchdown pass and Dropped, interception, that was turned to do a touchdown.
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Even with a further improved D personnel, and a slightly further improved O personnel, obviously due to how Holmes will continue to work his magic, mostly through the drafts, the Lions will only win 9-11 games this 2024 regular season,
but due to the 2024 draft and head coach Campbell further instilling the GRIT mindset,
the Lions will win playoff games into the Super Bowl. Will they win THAT SB? I don't know, but they'll at least win the one after.
@@independentaquaman7424 Wrong! The Lions will go 14-3 and win the #1 seed for the playoffs.
I wish, but what's more important is how the Lions do in the playoffs.
Regardless, next season's schedule is far less easy than this season's.@@Darlene-r8d
@@independentaquaman7424 9-11 wins? Nah try 14
The lions are gonna be in the playoffs so much over the next 10 years they might have to start paying rent
"...one of the best organizations now in football..." Never in my life did I ever think that I'd hear that said about the Detroit Lions. I'm full of optimism for next season with all the talent, the great coaching, and an incredible GM. I'm looking forward to the Lions being a great team for some years to come... Detroit deserves this after all of the horrible decades of football we endured.
It’s gonna be fun to watch 👀
Well Said! It is so weird to see people wearing lions gear and I live in South Florida. I was born and raised in suburbs of the day and for my entire adult life of 29 years I have endured the pain of being a Lions fan. That being said, it is a great time to be a Lions fan!
It doesn’t hurt to have the owner as a team member either …❤
It is so weird that they're now one of the elite organizations in the league. Can't front it's a lot cooler than the alternative. They're so damn good now
They're very dangerous with a chip on their shoulder...that SF game cut deep.
Looking forward to the rematch.
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Reminds me of that Michigan team that lost to TCU. Look what they did the next year…..
Can you imagine the motivation MCDC is gonna instill off of that heartbreak? These dudes are gonna be on a mission this year. Can't wait for September
@@joshlewis575 Theybwill be just like the Wolverines of last year after stopping one game short…
Just a few defensive pieces away from from going from “a team” to “the team.”
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We really need corners our secondary can’t cover anyone. Next is an edge opposite of hutch that can get pressure followed up by a DT. Probably could look at bringing in some guards and a backup tackle in free agency too
@@michaelwicklund I'd say EDGE is more important. They'll take pressure off the secondary, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't considered about Cam Sutton. Dude gets burned consistently.
Need a closer on the O. Henry's a free agent. And no one closes like him. Plenty of cash for Queen for a all around LB. Trade up forDejean in draft or stay and likely get Rakestraw. One good edgecmay slip. Cedric Grey in 2. Utility LB. And and Queen secure mid-level passes and run. Queen good at blitzing. Both cheap.
@@freeinallthings we don’t need lb that is a strength of our defense.
As a Lions fan if they can get some dawg on defense and draft well they can make another run next season
Agreed
I agree with pretty much all that you have said. This 2024 draft will fill the last few gaps we have and this team will be complete with a couple free agents and we have a new found rivalry with the Niners. The Lions are poised to lead the NFC into the next decade now that we have retained our OC and DC. #OnePride
Yep
All very good, sir - except I must amend your story here... The Lions did *NOT* pick between two offers for who they would trade Matthew Stafford to. Like 10 days after the Lions hired Holmes and then Campbell, Stafford out of the blue came to them and asked for a trade. This was NOT what either Holmes or Campbell were expecting, because I guarandamntee part of the reason both took the job is that they had prime Stafford to build around. But, because of the quality of people and professionalism of all involved, after the Lions couldn't change his mind, they agreed to work with him to try to trade him somewhere he wanted to go. The 49ers offered a package, as you mentioned, but so did the Panthers and Commanders. So Brand New Lions brass and Stafford held - and boom, there's McVay with the best pick package yet (2 1sts and a 3rd) AND Goff...
Who, of course, Brad Holmes was instrumental in the Rams trading up to draft as Holmes was high up in the front office scouting and reporting directly to Les Snead back then. Look back at all the Rams talent building through draft back to even before Goff - and that's the guy the Lions got. The dude in the center of all the data building and hard work, so it's truly no wonder that the Lions now draft like bosses. Hell, the institutional knowledge at Rams HQ is still in effect as seen by the draft they had this past season to get Nacua et al.. Something the Rams and Lions scouts are doing is paying off BIG TIME).
Anyway, no knock on your work, man, this was excellent. I just wanted to make sure you understood how special the story is with Lions trading Stafford... It wasn't a matter of the Lions holding out for the best offer, it was two parties equally respecting each other trying to do the best for each other. And it's playing out like they both won big time. Truly amazing.
The amount of talent on the return for Stafford is insane.
Goff.
Melifonwu
Jamo
Paschal
Gibbs
LaPorta
Brodric Martin.
3 pro bowl players... And Iffy and Jamo might yet turn into pro bowl caliber players.
Eh it seemed pretty obvious that Stafford and the Lions were going to part ways after the Patricia era it was just time.
Go Lions 🦁
The Lions need a couple of guys on their defense and they have a potential dynasty. With Ben Johnson sticking around as OC, people should be on this hype train.
Anybody who thinks the Lions are going to go out and sign big name free agents is really not paying attention. They will probably get a CB, Stephon Gilmore feels like a possible fit on a 1 or 2 year deal. But thats going to be about it. This team will continue to add talent via the draft and supplement depth via free agency. Brad Holmes basically said as much already
I tgink that you hit it on the head, they'll probably sign a couple of mid tier starters to short term deals and some depth. It is possible if the right guy pops up they could sign one top end guy but I don't think that it is very likely
@@dereckdunckel Yeah, I think the hard part is that even though they have money right now, they are going to be in cap trouble soon with the big contracts that are going to be coming for our own guys.
I am wondering if Holmes will get some of those deals done this year (Goff and Saint in particular since they are on the final year) and up their cap numbers for next season while we have money to lower their cap hits in coming years when Sewell, Alim and Hutch come due
@satchelraidincoming636 they're actually pretty good as far as cap goes for quite a while as long as they don't get wild. Goffs raise can be mitigated by tracy walker being gone by the time his extension even takes place then some of their own guys that they sign to longterm deals can be a little back heavy as well so they definitely can still make a responsible small splash without worrying as long as they keep it short term deals. I'm way more conservative than most when it comes to free agent spending but I do feel like if they can get a top tier guy on a short term deal that they should go for it since there window is already started
@satchelraidincoming636 at the very least they should try to trade something for a rental at the trade deadline this coming year if they dont get a big name on a short deal this off-season
@@dereckdunckel Saint is going to command a top 5 WR salary after next season. Sewell is going to have his 5th year picked up after next season, but he is going to reset the OT salary market when he gets whatever record breaking OL contract he signs.
The salary cap is going to be trouble in 3 years, and will not likely afford much flexibility in two years.
I'm gonna go ahead and call the Lions week 1 game next season....49ers at Lions rematch!
Would be fun
That game will be in SF
If the Lions defense gets better, watch out. Because their offense is already top tier. So in free agency I would concentrate on defense again. Add one or two pieces then in the draft add at least one more. Then add one WR in the draft because that's a deep group. They have 4 of the top 92 picks. They could easily find 4 contributors from that.
Agreed
You mis spelled when 😊
Even with a further improved D personnel, and a slightly further improved O personnel, obviously due to how Holmes will continue to work his magic, mostly through the drafts, the Lions will only win 9-11 games this 2024 regular season,
but due to the 2024 draft and head coach Campbell further instilling the GRIT mindset,
the Lions will win playoff games into the Super Bowl. Will they win THAT SB? I don't know, but they'll at least win the one after.
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Nothing you said was wrong and is all fact. I'm optimistic as well!😊
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I believe they're going to be the best team in the league for the foreseeable future. 14-3 next year and on to the Superbowl after that. They're set up so good that you might be witnessing one of the best teams ever after it's said and done.
wow
Goff, to me, is the guy thats the most underrated.
Goff is a top 5-8, prolly 45 mill per
I think he has another level that he'll unlock next yr being yr 3 with Ben Johnson
Plus the young talent they have at the skill positions is 2nd to none...n did I mention their oline?
loaded
14-3 next yr
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14-3? 18-2 with a sweep 🧹 of the north on their way to their first Lombardi.
You can bet on Betts in the futures.
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Don’t be surprised if he doesn’t even make the final roster.
@paulmayer8654 idk, cominsky played himself to the cut line last year. Dude was such a letdown last year after having a mini break out in 22.
@@joshlewis575 what does Cominski have to do with Betts?
Danielle Hunter. Say it with me, Danielle Hunter. Make it happen Brad.
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The NFL has nothing to worry about with the go for it on every fourth down Detroit Lions.
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DVE Detroit vs Everybody
People are not going to respect the Lions until they win a Superbowl
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The other teams in the NFL sure respect them. It doesn’t really matter what casual fans think.
Maybe they can stop Patty
Allen got it no worries 😠🫱🏻🫲🏼🪝
“Been a fan of them ever since they hired Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes…”.
I guarantee you were not a “fan” when the Dan Campbell era started off 3-21.
You forgot to mention bountygate 2.0 Detroit style 😭
i think you need to spend a draft pick on an offensive lineman
Terrify the NFL? LOL.
Calling this the best season in franchise history when they have 3 NFL Championship's in the 50's is Asanine.
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This is the best assembled lions team in history and its not even close. Reminds me of the team Scott Mitchell quarterback in the 90s but better.
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Dan Campbell just needs to learn when you need to kick the ball and they're golden
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Quite simply, “The Lion’s are built for this”
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Lions will come back even leaner and meaner. This team wants it bad.
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Amen brother. And we don’t know how good Hendon is yet. He very well could be awesome. I hate to say this but if Goff ask for too much money Hendon might see the field in 2024.
Brad Holmes will not let Goff go without draft picks.
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I 100% agree. I could see them extending Goff and St. Brown. Would love to see them go Edge, DI, CB early in the draft and pick up OL and CB in free agency. One missing piece has been a good kicker. Would love to see them finally address that as well.
They're here to stay, a long time!
agreed
Mcdc
they got 2 Iowa studs on there team
yessir
With Dan Campbell makeing those bone head calls he made in the NFC championship game no one fears them.
The only poor decision was running the ball and calling the timeout with under 2 minutes to go. His 4th down decisions were correct, you're just a casual.
Exactly. Clown statement. Dan was not throwing, catching, blocking, or rushing. Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson called a masterful game. You’re way off.
Lions are for real. They need a better pass rush defense. Sutton struggles too much and gives up too many big plays. Lions have a tougher schedule this year, but should weather it good, considering the tougher teams come to Detroit.
Agreed
Sutton is much better in zone coverage. Due to the injuries in the secondary though this season, they were forced into a lot more man coverages. Depending on who they sign/draft, we might see a lot more zone next year, and you’ll see Sutton do much better. Remember he actually started the season out pretty good.
That’s this is why I’m saying the Lions are legit. We were a forth down conversion or fg away from being in the Super Bowl without a defense all year. Now we have all of our focus on that end this offseason. Teams would love to be in our position right now.
Yep
@@MathisNFL The Lions should have won the Lombardi this year---with a below average defense. I believe next year they will be the best team in the entire NFL.
i didnt even know the lions got offered Jimmy G at the same time as Goff with the Rams. Tbh, hearing about the shit Jimmy did in NE when Edelnut was on I AM ATHLETE and whenever hes bought up, pretty glad they went with Goff instead
Some people saying that's not true, but I've seen reports about it. Regardless, great trade to get Goff and 2 1sts.
More trenches help to not depend on Goff has no mobility, pass rushing help,linebacker and corner I would Love to see wilson wide receiver 6'6 Florida state 2 ,3 round
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The Rams will be in contention for the conference title next year.
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Whatenver stop this movie madness! Its all fing Riggeed losers!
Yeah, they'll be dangerous again next season and more talented, most likely, thanks to #BradHolmes and that scouting team; but NO ONE is talking about how quickly #Campbell is turning INTO the #meatheadKyleShanahan of the nfl with his bush league 4th down calls and LACK of game/clock-management skills.
...THAT can EASILY end up torching ANY Super Bowl hopes (and dreams) that the fan base (and players) may have...as we ALL saw in the NFC Championship game.
exactly
Totally wrong. I go for it to That's what you do when your offense is ahead of your defense. The game was lost by a fumble. Two drop passes a drop touchdown pass and Dropped, interception, that was turned to do a touchdown.