It’s been a tough week for Detroit Lions fans. With many already predicting the downfall of the team simply due to the loss of both offensive and defensive coordinators, the retirement of Frank Ragnow only adds another arrow to the quiver of doubters. It’s a massive loss, no doubt, and one Detroit now has months to try and recover from.
But let’s not spend all week mourning the loss of Detroit’s center. There are still plenty of good things to anticipate for the Detroit Lions’ 2025 season because this still remains one of the best rosters we’ve seen in this city in some time.
So today’s Question of the Day is:
What is the biggest reason to remain optimistic about the 2025 Detroit Lions?
My answer: The massive amount of blue-chip talent still on this team. Earlier this week, our own John Whiticar asked how much top-end talent the Lions have, and he concluded nine players. While that prediction dropped just hours before Ragnow reduced the list to eight, the following players remain on the team: Penei Sewell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, Amon-Ra St.
Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Kerby Joseph, and Brian Branch. And that doesn’t even include some potential up-and-coming players, particularly on defense. Can Tyleik Williams make his way into the conversation? What about Terrion Arnold? And don’t forget a pretty deep foundation of role players who have proven to be solid contributors. I’m talking players like Kalif Raymond, David Montgomery, Alex Anzalone, D.J. Reed, DJ Reader, Tim Patrick, Taylor Decker, Derrick Barnes, Jack Campbell, Amik Robertson—and a quarterback and special teams unit that has become very reliable.
Losing Ragnow is a massive loss. There is no getting around that. But this team has always been about much more than any single player. They’ll be just fine.
Why are you confident about the Lions going forward? Share your answer in the comment section.
