Detroit Lions

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 21: Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia of the New England Patriots reacts in the second half during the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Matt Patricia is making a positive impact on the Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions near the top of the NFC North safety power rankings

Detroit Lions: Curb your enthusiasm for Kerryon Johnson

Detroit Lions: Frank Ragnow showing why he was a 1st round pick

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 1: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass the ball while pursued by defender Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions in the second half of the game on October 1, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Cornelius Washington active, Detroit Lions still one pass rusher short

DETROIT.MI - NOVEMBER 24: Darius Slay #23 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball back after intercepting a pass in front of Adam Thielen (19) of the Minnesota Vikings with 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on November 24, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions kicked a field goal as time ran out to defeat the Minnesota Vikings 16-13. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions top NFC North cornerback power rankings

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Christian Jones #52 of the Chicago Bears hits Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Christian Jones is the Detroit Lions secret weapon on defense

SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 10: DeShawn Shead #35 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts after a play against the Carolina Panthers during the 2015 NFC Divisional Playoff game at CenturyLink Field on January 10, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions’ training camp standout: DeShawn Shead

ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 31: Brad Kaaya #8 of the Detroit Lions passes the ball during the second half against the Buffalo Bills on August 31, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo wins the preseason matchup over Detroit 27-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: We don’t need to watch the preseason

Detroit Lions, Alex Barrett (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions UDFAs that are taking advantage of injured players

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 23: Marvin Jones #11 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on November 23, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Four consequences of the Detroit Lions new level of physicality

Zach Zenner #34 of the Detroit Lions is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Ford Field on October 8, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Zach Zenner a longshot to make the roster

TOLEDO, OH - OCTOBER 15: Wide receiver Teo Redding #9 of the Bowling Green Falcons makes a catch during the third quarter while being defended by a Toledo Rockets defender at Glass Bowl on October 15, 2016 in Toledo, Ohio. (Photo by Andrew Weber/Getty Images)

Three early candidates for the Detroit Lions training camp darling.

SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 07: Defensive back DeShawn Shead

Four takes on what we saw on day one of Detroit Lions training camp

LANDOVER, MD - JANUARY 01: Outside linebacker Devon Kennard #59 of the New York Giants reacts after sacking quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins (not pictured) while tackle Morgan Moses #76 of the Washington Redskins looks on in the third quarter at FedExField on January 1, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions Devon Kennard and Cornelius Washington hit the NFI List

ALLEN PARK, MI - FEBRUARY 07: Matt Patricia speaks at a press conference after being hired as the head coach of the Detroit Lions at the Detroit Lions Practice Facility on February 7, 2018 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Takeaways from Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia this morning

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 24: Charles Washington #45 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a defensive play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Ford Field on September 24, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

4 Detroit Lions that have flown under the radar

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 27: Ezekiel Ansah

Why Ansah on PUP is cause for concern for Lions

Nick Bellore #43 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Nick Bawden to IR, solidifying Nick Bellore at Fullback

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 13: Edwin Jackson #53 of the Indianapolis Colts makes a tackle against Michael Roberts #80 of the Detroit Lions in the first half of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 13, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Five likely winners and five likely losers at Detroit Lions training camp

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 13: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans is tackled by Ricky Jean Francois #94 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

What Ricky Jean-Francois adds to the Detroit Lions roster

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 12: Malcolm Mitchell #19 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on December 12, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Detroit Lions should trade for Malcolm Mitchell

DETROIT MI - NOVEMBER 22: Ezekiel Ansah #94 of the Detroit Lions signals for a safety during the fourth quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders on November 22, 2015 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Raiders 18-13. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Do not worry about Ziggy Ansah starting Detroit Lions training camp on the PUP list

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 31: Golden Tate #15 of the Detroit Lions runs for yardage against Lenzy Pipkins #41 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Ford Field on December 31, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

The five established Detroit Lions who need to impress in training camp

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 25: Team Irvin quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a pass during the first half of the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 25, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

3 Detroit Lions who could make their first Pro Bowl

Detroit Lions, Graham Glasgow (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions top the NFC North offensive line power rankings

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 10: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions catches a fourth quarter touchdown next to Justin Bethel #28 of the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field on September 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 35-23. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Six Detroit Lions players the national media are sleeping on

ALLEN PARK, MI - FEBRUARY 07: Owner Martha Ford of the Detroit Lions arrives at a press conference to introduce Matt Patricia as the Lions new head coach at the Detroit Lions Practice Facility on February 7, 2018 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Seven bold predictions for the Detroit Lions in 2018