20man: It’s a fair question. The Packers still have one of the youngest rosters in the NFL and they believe they were one big-time playmaker away from making a run.
The Lions have one of the best rosters in the NFL and have been one of the best teams in the league the last couple seasons. I wholeheartedly believe that if they didn’t have all the injuries last year, especially on defense, they beat Washington and make a run at a Super Bowl.
Detroit has premier talent at every level on offense, defense, and special teams. Why mortgage the future if you think you’re already good enough to make a run at a Super Bowl?
Also, don’t forget Brad Holmes and the Lions have a bunch of bills coming due because of the talent they’ve acquired via the draft. Hutchinson needs to be extended.
Brian Branch is next on my priority list entering the last season of his contract in 2026. I think he’s got a chance to be Ed Reed good at the safety position. Then there’s Gibbs, tight end Sam LaPorta, linebacker Jack Campbell and Williams, whose contracts are all coming due soon. Those are elite players at their positions.
This front office and coaching staff believes they have the talent to not only win now but have sustained success for years to come and they aren’t going to jeopardize that by making an ‘all in’ move that could disrupt their core.