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What NFL Draft Told Us About Dan Campbell's Plan for Detroit Lions
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What NFL Draft Told Us About Dan Campbell's Plan for Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions On SI·Christian Booher·29 days ago
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The Detroit Lions want to get back to their identity. In the NFL Draft, the Lions made seven picks. Of those seven, four were either offensive or defensive linemen. The exceptions were linebacker Jimmy Rolder, cornerback Keith Abney and wide receiver Kendrick Law. By focusing so heavily on the trenches, Campbell and the Lions are clearly hoping to get back to winning in the trenches. This is on par with how the team has found success in the past, as the organization won back-to-back division titles in 2023 and 2024 namely behind strong offensive and defensive line performances. Additionally, Campbell remarked at the owners' meetings that he would like to see the team get some of its competitive edge back. In previous years, the team has been viewed as an underdog which added fuel to their performance. In 2025, the Lions entered the year as presumptive favorites but underwhelmed.…

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