The top 15 queries the Detroit Lions have for the offseason

This is a pivotal moment in the history of the Lions. Is this the pinnacle of yet another wild Lions era, or will the team overcome their NFC Championship setbacks? There are some questions that will eventually require responses.

The Detroit Lions face difficult questions as their hopes of winning the Super Bowl are dashed and replaced with the lull of the offseason.

The Lions had a lot of success this season, but they also had a lot of failures. This roller coaster was perfectly captured in the game’s finale against the San Francisco 49ers: a stellar first half that was destroyed by Detroit’s own stupidity. This is not to suggest that the Lions had a poor season; on the contrary, it was a truly historic one that should be honored.

But as we put one NFL season behind us, we start to focus on the next. There are a lot of unanswered questions regarding the Lions. These responses might take a week, a month, or even a year to arrive, but they persist none the less.

How will the Lions replace their coaches who are leaving?
This offseason, the Lions run the risk of losing a key leader. Only the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders have head coaching openings as of this writing, but both Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson could still be hired away. Johnson and the Seahawks are scheduled for an interview, and the Commanders are examining both.

Favorite to become the head coach, Johnson has been crucial in building one of the most lethal offenses in the NFL, which features a renaissance from quarterback Jared Goff and outstanding rookie campaigns from Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs. Despite the criticism his defense has received this season, Glenn has been a crucial leader alongside Dan Campbell and was executing his plays on time.

Although there are some internal candidates to succeed Glenn, nothing is confirmed. Kelvin Sheppard is a strong contender to take Glenn’s spot because the Lions’ linebacking group performed well under his leadership and because coaches and players adore him. Another option would be senior defensive assistant John Fox, who has a wealth of NFL coaching experience. If Mike Vrabel is willing to return to his role as defensive coordinator and is unable to find a head coaching position, the Lions may even look outside the organization at the former Titans head coach.