Detroit enters 2025 as one of the favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl in February, but first the foundation must be laid and that begins with training camp over the next month. Here are five things I'll be looking out for when camp kicks off this week:

One Lions player will emerge as the training camp darling. The apple of the fans' eyes. The roster hopeful that the masses rally behind and exaggeratedly cheer during practices and preseason games. Make no mistake, it's going to happen in 2025.

We’ve seen growth in training camp translate to the regular season. It’s helped guys solidify their roles and get paid. With camp set to begin Sunday, it’s a good time to look at players who could benefit the most from strong performances.