5 dream scenarios for the Detroit Lions in 2023
The Detroit Lions have high expectations heading into the 2023 season, and here are five dream scenarios for them.
4. The Packers Hall of Fame quarterback run comes to a fast end
Since Brett Favre took over for Don Majkowski in September of 1992, the Packers have had a seamless 30-year run of Hall of Fame quarterbacks. The thorn in the Lions side that was Aaron Rodgers is gone, and Jordan Love is taking over.
The Lions did get a look at Love in the 2021 season finale, when the Packers had nothing at stake and Rodgers did not play the entire game. But he has a lot to prove in a broad sense. If he quickly proves he's overmatched, or at least still has a lot of development left to do, the Packers will not pose a challenge to the Lions in the division this year.
3. The Bears remain the Bears
The Bears appear to be on a positive track, with a young quarterback (Justin Fields) and a reinforced roster after having plenty of resources to spend this offseason. But they are still the Bears, with only occasional pop-up success before they usually fade back into obscurity/mediocrity for years.
The Bears may sneak up on some people this year. But they are still building toward what that pop-up peak season will be, and a jump from earning the No. 1 pick last year to contenton this year would be surprising. "Da Bears" should remain "Da Bears" in 2023.