Detroit Lions Offseason
The Detroit Lions have had a rough offseason so far. With the arrests of multiple players, the media has been giving the Lions a hard time, Jason Fox was in danger of not making the roster because of his trouble with the law, but so far is on the roster.
Despite all the off the field issues, the Lions were able to make a weaker position on their team stronger, by drafting offensive lineman Riley Reiff in the first round of the 2012 draft. Reiff will bring some much needed depth, and youth to the Lions offensive line.
One of the more controversial picks in the draft was the Lions 2nd round pick Ryan Broyles. Broyles was a standout receiver at Oklahoma, but sat out most of his senior year with a torn acl. With the acl, and the depth that the Lions already had, most people question this pick, so Broyles will have a lot of pressure on him.
Speaking of the Lions receiving core, Calvin Johnson won the vote as part of ESPN 2 Sportsnation, and Madden NFL 13 to be on the cover. Johnson will hopefully be able to overcome the Madden curse, and lead the Lions back to the playoffs this year.