One year ago, Michael Brockers was a starting defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams. It was a role Brockers held for nine straight seasons and handled very well.
Flash forward to now, and the Rams are in Super Bowl LVI without him. Brockers was traded to the Detroit Lions last March for a seventh-round draft pick. In his underwhelming first season in Detroit, the Lions struggled to a 3-13-1 record
In an appearance on The Jim Rome Show, Brockers reflected positively on his first year in Detroit and not being on the Rams anymore. In fact, he sure seems happy to be where he is and not lamenting what could have been with his old team.
“It was an all-around — it was a blessing,” Brockers said earnestly.
What about the Rams?
“People keep asking me, ‘man how do you feel'”, Brockers responded. “I’m happy for my guys (old Rams teammates). I’m happy. I’m in a great place. The city of Detroit is awesome. The fans are awesome and I really want to get things turned around for them.”
As for the coming year, Brockers is very optimistic. When asked if he thinks the Lions can compete for the postseason in 2022, Brockers did not hesitate.
“Definitely,” he told Rome on radio row at the Super Bowl. After recounting several of the close losses (the last-second field goals), he talked about the experience the young Lions learned from those and believes it will make them better-equipped to win in those situations next season.
Brockers is a busy man off the field. He told Rome he’s the happy father of four, ages six to just three months old. It’s a good, engaging few minutes with the veteran Lion and one of the team’s leaders.
Thanks to Chad at the Jim Rome Show for the clips!