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Aidan Hutchinson: Lions Used to People 'Throwing Us Away'

Aidan Hutchinson says the team will come together, after a poor 1-4 start to the 2022 season.

John Maakaron

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Detroit Lions rookie defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson is aware of just how critical fans of the team can actually be. 

With elevated expectations heading into the season, the team has only one victory in five attempts to start the 2022 NFL season. 

After a disappointing start to the season, the No. 2 overall pick expressed the roster will rally together moving forward. 

Hutchinson told Eric Woodyard of ESPN following practice Thursday, "I feel like people are now throwing us away and they're writing us off. So, that's what a lot of these guys are used to, so I think we're just gonna come together. It's never been about who's been believing in us."

Appearing on "Hard Knocks" during training camp may have actually had an adverse impact on the team, as expectations were raised. It was based on the inside look at how Lions head coach Dan Campbell and the coaching staff had earned the respect of the team. 

But, losses to the Patriots, Seahawks, Vikings and Eagles has now forced many to question if the coaching staff is actually qualified to improve the play of the roster, as well as if the rebuild is actually headed in the proper direction.  

Hutchinson continued, "Obviously, we had a lot of hype in the preseason, and I know that's died down. But, we're gonna keep playing ball." 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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