Detroit Lions’ Offensive Line Transition Going Better Than Expected

September 1, 2015   ·   Brandon Alisoglu   ·   Jump to comments

An offensive line can be a quarterback's best friend.
It can also be that friend who always needs to borrow a couple of bucks or says something inappropriate in front of your other friends, which makes you question the friendship.
Last year brought a lot of apologies from the Detroit Lions' offensive line to quarterback Matthew Stafford. To wit, there were 45 sacks, unstable pockets with nowhere to step into and the inept rushing attack that had to be atoned for.
General manager Martin Mayhew made the line a priority in the past two offseasons, laying the foundation for a transition that is going better than expected:
Top 10 Offensive Lines: 1. Cowboys 2. Ravens 3. Browns 4. Packers 5. Bengals 6. Eagles 7. Texans 8. Steelers 9. Lions 10. Saints
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) August 30, 2015 PFF rankings don't count toward the win column. However, they do show that Detroit's approach may be reaping some early rewards.
 
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