Peter King: If Goff Is Answer, Lions Will Be 'Consistently Dangerous'

Peter King praises how the Detroit Lions have turned around their fortunes.

The NFL world has paid attention to how the Detroit Lions have turned around their fortunes. 

For a franchise that has not had consistent success in decades, the opportunity now presents itself for the team to have good fortunes in 2023 and beyond. 

Detroit general manager Brad Holmes has positioned Detroit to be more than just a flash in the pan. 

The Lions are among three teams that have 12 picks combined in the first three rounds of the next three drafts. 

In his latest NFL column, Peter King indicated the Lions are on the verge of "serious contention," based on their retooling plan. 

King believes like many, that if quarterback Jared Goff proves to be the answer under center, the team has the potential of winning consistently.

"I think, quietly, the Lions have gotten competitive while building intelligently for the future. Three NFL teams have 12 picks, combined, in the first three rounds of the next three drafts: Houston, Chicago and Detroit. Houston and Chicago have miles to go before they sleep," writes King. "Detroit, on the verge of serious contention, picks sixth, 18th, 48th, 55th and 81st this year—a league-high five picks in the first 2.5 rounds. GM Brad Holmes has done an excellent job looking to the future while stocking his team for today. If Jared Goff is the answer at quarterback, the Lions will be consistently dangerous for the first time in some time."

Goff is coming off one of the best seasons of his career. He threw for 4,438 yards and 29 touchdowns during the 2022 campaign.