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The begin training camp Wednesday, and the Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid is flowing.It is optimism season, yet Detroit general manager and head coach appear to have their team on the right track. In saying that, its not difficult to improve on only a three-win season.Expectations obviously increase in the second year of a rebuild. No one is expecting a trip to the Super Bowl, but tangible improvements in play and in the win column are more than fair.Here is a recap of the 2022 offseason, to get you up to speed on exactly where the stand going into .Key Lo sesLooking at the roster compared to last season, there werent many big changes in regards to players leaving.Of the free agents the Lions had this offseason, most were re-signed. Outside of last years midseason releases of some aging veterans, perhaps the unexpected retirement of defensive tackle and the departure of still pending free-agent defensive tackle Nick Williams were the biggest lo ses.Penisini only had a small role on Milwaukee Brewers Jersey the roster, though. Meanwhile, Williams started all 17 games, but didnt particularly play all that well. Its no big surprise that the Lions' front-office bra s decided to let him walk.Lastly, linebacker and core special teamer also departed, after spending five years in Detroit.Playing as part of one of the Lions' weakest position groups, the linebacker started 11 games in 2021, after starting a total of three in his prior four seasons. Reeves-Maybin might have been a bit unheralded, Jesus Aguilar Jersey yet he did provide some veteran leadership and stability to the group.In the infancy stages of a rebuild, its a good sign to not have any major lo ses, as the roster continues to be improved.Key AdditionsOn the opposite end of the spectrum, while the didnt lose many players, they also didnt add all that many bodies via free agency, either -- at least in terms of high-profile names.Holmes rewarded more than a few of his key contributors in 2021 with new contracts. Once again, Holmes decided to build more through the draft, rather than free agency, for the second straight year.Just like in 2021, Holmes handed out plenty of one-year, prove-it type deals this offseason.The free agent receiving the most money was former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver . He provides a size/speed dynamic that the Lions were sorely lacking a season ago.Secondly, its no secret that the Lions have had a need for a competent safety opposite of Tracy Walker. In one of the better bargain signings, Holmes was able to lure safety from the Baltimore Ravens.The Jhoulys Chacin Jersey biggest knock on Elliott is his availability, as he has dealt with his fair share of injuries over the course of his young career. However, when on the field, Elliott is a versatile individual.At linebacker, the Lions replaced Reeves-Maybin with another similarly-styled player in . Both excel on special teams but can start in a pinch.In Boards case, he may play more on defense this upcoming season than some initially anticipated. The return of former Lions first-round pick Jarrad Davis also gives the Lions some athleticism, and the team's expected scheme change could actually fit his strengths.Rounding out the new faces, cornerback Mike Hughes will compete for a role at the cornerback position, and likely in the slot.Last years incumbent nickel corner A.J. Parker had his ups and downs. Unfortunately, he ended the year trending in the wrong direction. For an undrafted free agent, he exceeded expectations, but Hughes should give him a run for his money.RookiesRound 1, Pick 2 Round 1, Pick 12 Round 2, No. 46 overall Scroll to ContinueRound 3, No. 97 overall Round 5, No. 177 overall Round 6, No. 188 overall Round 6, No. 217 overall Round 7, No. 237 overall Undrafted free agents WR Kalil Pimpleton, Central Michigan LT Obinna Eze, TCU DT Demetrius Taylor, Appalachian State RB Greg Bell, San Diego State WR Corey Sutton, Appalachian State TE Nolan Givan, Southeastern Louisiana WR Josh Johnson, Tulsa TE Derrick Deese Jr., San Jose State CB Cedric Boswell, Miami (Ohio) OL Zein Obeid, Ferris State OL Kevin Jarvis, Michigan StatePosition BattlesLinebacker The Lions re-signed , and it appears the coaching staff likes him more than most. It wasnt exactly a great 2021, but the Lions dont exactly have any clear-cut better options.Second-year player Derrick Barnes displayed flashes, and will look to become a Brandon Woodruff Jersey more consistent player. Nipping at his heels will be Board, and names like Davis, Malcolm Rodriguez, maybe James Houston and Shaun Dion Hamilton.Overall, the situation appears to be quantity over quality, unle s some of the younger players can make some serious strides in the development department.Wide receiver With rookie looking to return from his ACL injury at some point midseason, the position may not be as much of a battle as it could be during training camp.Still, that third spot behind and Chark will be up for grabs between , , and po sibly even dark-horse candidate .Defensive end With the addition of rookie Aidan Hutchinson, the eventual return of (once cleared from his Achilles' injury), plus the presence of second-rounder Josh Paschal, the EDGE position will receive a serious boost in rushing the pa ser.Additionally, Charles Harris revived his career in his first season with the , and parlayed his impre sive season into a two-year contract extension.Those four aforementioned individuals will likely see plenty of snaps. However, you cant count out , either -- and to a le ser extent, .There will likely be plenty of rotation along the defensive line, though. Most of these defensive ends have the ability to move around the formation and to give opposing Aaron Rodgers Jersey offenses different looks up front. They will all get their chance to get after the quarterback. It just remains to be seen who exactly will receive a majority of the playing time.