Davis, who experienced the pinnacle of NFL success with a Super Bowl victory in 2020 while with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sees a parallel in the potential of this Lions team.

“I haven’t been this excited since 2020 when we went and won the Super Bowl (in Tampa Bay),” he said. “So much talent on this team.”

But it was Davis’s bold proclamation that caught the attention of many. “I’m about to just lock [expletive] up, excuse my French. I’m about to lock No. 1 receivers up, get my hands on some balls, get the ball back to our offense and play physical. And bring the energy,” Davis declared. This statement not only serves as a warning to receivers across the league but also highlights his personal commitment to transforming the Lions’ defense into a formidable opponent.

The Lions’ strategy to address their defensive shortcomings has been comprehensive. In addition to acquiring Davis, they drafted cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw and signed Amik Robertson, while also bringing back Emmanuel Moseley. This overhaul suggests a shift from what was once a glaring weakness to what could potentially be a strength of the team.