I think there is a plan and the Lions may be ahead of schedule and the fortunes in the NFC North have changed, doesn't mean they will deviate from the plan. Also keeps in mind the Lions were the 2nd youngest roster in the NFL last year. A lot of their core players haven't even hit their ceiling yet. I think there is an expectations to allow the young players to develop and take them to the playoffs. Even without signing free agents, the Lions are currently favorites as of right now in the division.