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Allen Park — No matter the amount of preparation, the Detroit Lions won’t really know what they have until they step on the field for the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. And even then, it might take a few weeks for chemistry and an identity to firmly take root. The ability to communicate,

Analysis by Neil Greenberg, of the Washington Post Neil Greenberg |  The Washington Post NFL coaches, perhaps more than their peers in any other North American pro sport, are under a constant microscope. Every decision they make and sentence they utter gets analyzed, and their results and merits are scrutinized year-round. Too many losses, and coaches

Allen Park — This Detroit Lions defense looks a lot different than the old Detroit Lions defense. And while some key free-agent signings have a lot to do with that, the strength of the team’s unit lies below the surface. Lions general manager Brad Holmes said Friday the unit has “tremendous” depth. “Defensively, we…wanted to

Allen Park — One day, in the very near future, the entire Detroit Lions organization will have reprieve from being asked about the expectations surrounding their season. But Friday was not that day. And in the meantime, general manager Brad Holmes said, they’re not going to run from them. “It does feel good and like

Allen Park — After an intense competition that lasted the duration of the offseason program, a clear winner didn’t emerge among the three Lions linebackers — Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez — who were battling for a starting job. But it’s not because none of the players stepped up. Rather, all three impressed.

Allen Park — The Lions’ offensive line is nationally recognized as one of the best in the NFL, but for the first time in three seasons, the team’s projected five starters are on track to share the field during a regular-season game. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson couldn’t be more thrilled. “Love it,” Johnson said Saturday.

Allen Park — Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has developed a reputation for taking play calls from unusual places. This week, he shared a story about how he plucked a play design from a janitor. “I took one from a janitor one time at Green Bay,” Reid said. “He goes, ‘I got this play

Allen Park — If there was any truth serum around, Lions coaches and players would probably tell you that they hope the holdout of Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones drags on for just one more week. But since the team didn’t appear to have any on hand, they instead argued it doesn’t

Allen Park — If the clearest path to long-term success in the NFL is through the draft, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has reason to be proud of what he’s accomplished through three offseasons at the helm. Of Holmes’ 23 draft picks, 20 are on the active roster, representing nearly 40% of the team

Each Saturday during the college football season, we’ll highlight five prospects with locally televised matchups who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft, based on projected needs. The list aims to highlight early-, mid- and late-round prospects. This will give you a chance to watch the players performing live, instead

Allen Park — The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t simply the defending Super Bowl champions. The franchise has been the model of consistency the past decade under coach Andy Reid, winning at least 10 games nine times during that stretch. Early in Reid’s tenure, much of Kansas City’s success could be tied to a star-studded defense.

Allen Park — Brad Holmes rarely has much to say about contract negotiations, but the Detroit Lions general manager didn’t close the door on getting extensions done for either guard Jonah Jackson or quarterback Jared Goff, with the team set to open the regular season next week. “We’ve kept open dialogue with their agents in

Allen Park — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes previously admitted he didn’t like the way the team’s backup quarterback situation developed last season. In response, he signed veteran Teddy Bridgewater and drafted Hendon Hooker to solidify the short- and long-term depth chart behind starter Jared Goff. A backup quarterback can be a critical piece

Allen Park — Jameson Williams is officially on his own. The second-year Detroit Lions receiver, who received a six-game suspension for gambling back in April, has officially barred from the Lions’ facility since 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the deadline for teams to finalize their 53-man rosters. Thus brought to an end a tumultuous offseason for