The Super Bowl is over, meaning the Detroit Lions can finally focus on the NFL offseason. The 2024 campaign was a rollercoaster ride for Dan Campbell & Co. as the Lions turned the Motor City into believers with an impressive 15-2 regular-season run, only to be unceremoniously dumped by the Washington Commanders in the Division Round.
Unsurprisingly, Lions fans and players couldn't be more disappointed with how the once-promising season ended. The frustration has reached a point where one of Detroit's young studs has made it clear what he expects from his teammates in 2025.
Lions News: Brian Branch Reacts to Eagles Super Bowl Win
Less than 24 hours after Super Bowl 59 ended, Lions safety Brian Branch took to X to reveal his high expectations for the franchise next season.
"No excuses next year..." Branch posted on Monday afternoon.
No Excuses next year ..
— Alpha🐕 (@BrianBB_1) February 10, 2025
Even though the Lions had a ton of success last season, Branch's disappointment (and motivation to succeed next year) is understandable. Detroit went from reaching the 2023-24 NFC Championship Game to losing to the Commanders by 14 points one year later, which could be seen as quite the fall from grace.
Having said that, excuses typically don't fly under Campbell's watch. The 48-year-old head coach made it clear following last month's playoff exit that the Lions win and lose as a team, and that passing off the blame won't be tolerated.
Fortunately, Campbell gives the Lions a shot at making noise any season he's behind the bench. Only the Kansas City Chiefs (78.4%), Philadelphia Eagles (76.5%), and Buffalo Bills (74.0%) have a better win percentage than the Lions (70.6%) over the last three seasons.
Unless there's a major offseason injury to multiple key players, Detroit will be back among the NFL's top teams next season.
Losing coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn was quite the blow this offseason, however, that doesn't mean the Lions won't be fine without them. Campbell has proven that he gets the most out of not only his players but also his coaching staff.
Eventually, someone will step up and fill the voids that Johnson and Glenn left.
All signs point to competitive football being played again in Detroit next season. As their offseason continues, the Lions currently hold the fifth-best Super Bowl 60 odds (+1000) on FanDuel Sportsbook.
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