In four offseasons, the Detroit Lions’ new leadership has drastically changed the outlook of the organization.
Prior to the arrival of Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell, the Lions were widely viewed as uncompetitive and in a rut. However, they quickly re energized the view of the team by emphasizing their culture and acquiring players who fit the desired mold.
After a 3-13-1 record in their first year and a slow start to the second, the Lions have played with a torrid pace. They made a run to the NFC Championship game in 2023 and are clear favorites to contend for the conference crown once again in 2024.
As a result, they’ve earned credibility from pundits and fans alike. In a recent piece for Bleacher Report, Kristopher Knox ranked the Lions second amongst eight teams most likely to become the next NFL dynasty.
“On paper, the Lions have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL, and they locked up key players like Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell this offseason,” wrote Knox. “Detroit has done all of this without sacrificing cap flexibility. The Lions are projected to have $63.6 million in cap space next offseason, so more extensions and additions could still be incoming.”
Currently, all teams are chasing the back-to-back defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. As long as Patrick Mahomes is on the Chiefs’ roster, the organization will be presumed as favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
However, the Lions made a massive statement by defeating the defending champs on national TV in Week 1. That set the tone for an outstanding campaign, which featured many of the talents that the Lions will once again have at their disposal in 2024.
