Matthew Stafford was sacked just 23 times last season, a low number considering he attempted 634 passes to Calvin Johnson and other targets. Reggie Bush ran for more than 1,000 yards for the second time in his career and Joique Bell had 650 yards rushing.
"I feel like I've been desperate every year," he said. "But with this group of guys, with this coaching staff, with this organization, there's nothing more I want to do right now than win."
The Lions, though,
Cheap NFL Jerseys China, did not have success as a team in 2013. They slumped to a 7-9 finish after a 6-3 start last year in large part because of turnovers after the offensive line did its job.
The Lions seem set up to move the ball through the air and on the ground while scoring a lot of points. Stafford will be passing to Johnson, Golden Tate, a trio of tight ends and a pair of running backs. Running the ball on the ground appears to be a good option, too, with the speedy Bush and powerful Bell.
"I like the continuity," Lombardi said. "I like the skill sets of those players. I like the attitude. I'm very confident in that group."
Now, the same group is back and determined to be even better.
All five starters are back up front from last year.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP)