The Lions are closer than ever to the 2023 Super Bowl. Detroit, which beat the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, is one of 12 teams to never win a Super Bowl.
Lions general manager Brad Holmes doesn't want to hear about a Super Bowl “deadline.”
They want to find sustained success, like the Patriots and Chiefs are doing, rather than going “all in” on one title, like the Rams did in 2021.
“I understand the question, because it's like, 'Okay, okay, the roster has reached a certain point.'” OK, you guys should be contenders heading into the season, so, OK, how do we do this? How do you operate it? ” Holmes said via Dave Birkett detroit free press. “But again, if we just keep improving every year By doing that through our process, that's what we've always done and what we'll continue to do. And if you start thinking, “I have this window, now I have to change direction,'' I think you're going to get into a little bit of trouble. ”
The Lions drafted offensive lineman Penei Sewell, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, defensive tackles Alim McNeil and Kirby Joseph, running back Jahmil Gibbs, and They have a roster of homegrown talent, including tight end Sam LaPorta.
After acquiring quarterback Jared Goff in a trade with the Rams in 2021, the Lions added defensive back Carlton Davis, defensive tackle DJ Reeder and offensive guard Kevin Zeitler this offseason.
They have the No. 29 pick in next week's draft, and Holmes said it's important for the team to “stick to the same process.” He acknowledged that the Lions could trade him out in the first round, joking that he expected it. fans will forgive that way.
