2018 Key Additions: There’s a new head coach in the Motor City in the form of Matt Patricia, who comes over following his years as Bill Belichick’s defensive coordinator in New England. And like general manager Bob Quinn, he is not the current member of the team with Patriots’ ties. The Detroit Lions added running back LeGarrette Blount, Jonathan Freeny and veteran quarterback Matt Cassel in March. Quinn also revamped the team’s linebacking corps by signing Devon Kennard (New York Giants) and Christian Jones (Chicago Bears) to pair with 2017 first-rounder Jarrad Davis. And keep an eye on rookie running back runner Kerryon Johnson (Auburn), who looks to aid the NFL’s worst ground game this past season.
Offseason Review: There will be some pressure on Patricia to get this team headed in the right direction fairly quickly, even though it’s his first season as an NFL head coach. Coming over from the Patriots brings added expectations, fair or unfair. So far, the team has added some very necessary pieces to make a difference – especially when it comes to the offensive side of the football. And complimenting the team’s opportunistic defensive unit that may be enough to get this team back in the playoffs for the third time in five years.