The Detroit Lions are on one of the best runs of sustained success in franchise history. With that being the case, the rest of the NFL is doing its best to chip away at the foundation that's been laid in the Motor City by cherry-picking coaches off of Dan Campbell's staff.
With Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson electing to take head coaching jobs elsewhere in the league, Lions star offensive tackle Penei Sewell made sure that he did his part to keep Detroit's offensive line coach, Hank Fraley, after he interviewed with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator opening.
Fraley will remain with the Lions moving forward, and despite having nothing but positive things to say about the experience in Seattle, there may have been some extra motivation from Sewell pushing him back to Detroit that fans were unaware of until now.
Being the reason why a dominant offensive lineman like Sewell retires is not something that Fraley would want to have on his conscience. Would the two-time All-Pro have walked away from the NFL for good if Fraley had taken another job? If we're being honest, likely not, but if Sewell wants to believe he was the difference, then that should be fine with Lions fans.
All that matters now is that Detroit's offensive line will have the type of continuity that franchises hope for when building a roster. With the Lions having championship hopes, it will be paramount that all parties involved on both sides of the ball in Detroit operate on the same page to reach their goals.
Fortunately, retiring is not something fans have to worry about the 24-year-old doing anytime soon, as he is under contract with the Lions through the 2029 season. With the former top-10 pick only entering the prime of his career, the best is yet to come from Sewell, and he will get to keep learning from Fraley while reaching the goals set for himself and this team.