Taua was a key player on the Panthers' offense last year, helping the team reach the finals, where they eventually lost to the DC Defenders. Taua finished the season sixth in rushing yards (357) and led the league in rushing touchdowns with six—all in just seven games. His 4.4 yards per carry ranked third in the league.

Detroit Lions special teams coach Dave Fipp is quite enamored with the team's place kicker. Jake Bates, who went from a soccer player to a brick salesman, eventually worked his way to the Lions' roster after excelling in the United Football League.

Detroit Lions All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is featured on a Honey Nut Cheerios box with his iconic “Honey Handstand” touchdown celebration.

As the Detroit Lions prepare to open training camp, questions surround the change in offensive coordinator, with John Morton taking over for Ben Johnson.

In a survey of coaches, executives and scouts compiled by ESPN, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown ranked as the NFL's No. 6 receiver.

WR Jameson Williams is the potential riser. Morton is more inclined than Johnson to attack vertically, and Williams has the deep speed to exploit it. He will remain volatile, but if the usage trend grows, he could make a leap into weekly WR3 territory with spike weeks baked in.

NFL Network's Judy Battista and Bucky Brooks highlight how Detroit Lions rookie guard Tate Ratledge, along with new offensive and defensive coordinators John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard, are poised to make the biggest impact for the Lions.

Adding more depth is still a need for the Lions. Keeping that in mind, they have been connected as a top potential suitor for an eight-time Pro Bowl pass rusher late in free agency. That player is none other than former Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills star Von Miller.