Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images In the latest episode of “Under the Helmet,” Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph takes us back to his hometown of West Orlando. I still fondly remember in 2022, during Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph’s rookie year, when former teammate DeShon Elliott spoke really highly of Joseph after a breakout two-interception performance against the Green Bay Packers. “He’s just out there playing free,” Elliott said of Joseph’s coming out party against the Packers. “Kerb a big-ass kid. But he a big-ass athletic freak kid, so I think Kerb will be playing in this league for a very long time. He’s smart. He wants to be great. He wants to learn. He’s OK with the confrontation. He’s OK with hard feedback. He’s OK with that.” Right away, I thought that Lions general manager Brad Holmes may have done it again. Fast-forward to the present day and sure enough, Joseph is widely regarded as one of the best safeties in football. And in this installment of, “Under the Helmet: Kerby Joseph,” we follow the young star back to his hometown of West Orlando, Florida where we learn about what makes Joseph tick, as well as more about his Haitian heritage. “My mom is from Haiti and my dad is from Haiti/ I got five brothers and three sisters. You can imagine, like, it’s loud in there,” Joseph laughed when discussing his upbringing. The Lions award-winning video and media staff always does a tremendous job with this series and this installment is no different. So, if you have the time, I highly recommend watching right here. "I wanna be the best."@JKERB25 reflects on his football journey in this episode of Under the Helmet. #ProBowlVote— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 21, 2024 And now, onto the rest of today’s notes: Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press spoke with Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith in this week’s iteration of, “Five questions.” And in my opinion, they are still just getting started. The Lions are looking to become the 6th team in NFL history to go from a 13+ loss season ⏩ 13+ win season in three seasons or less pic.twitter.com/ymf6pM5ZEw— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) December 21, 2024 This picture has no business going this hard. Snow day! pic.twitter.com/SI6Pm16Hya— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 20, 2024 Lions quarterback Jared Goff joined Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com for his Week 16 preview. "Detroit vs. Everybody."@JaredGoff16 joins @ttwentyman on this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle ️— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 20, 2024 Another really great article from Tyler Dunne where he sat down with Lions assistant head coach Scottie Montgomery to discuss why Detroit seems unbothered by all the outside noise. "We have the pen. It’s our ink. It’s going to be legendary. I really do feel that."I sat down with #Lions assistant head coach Scottie Montgomery today. Here's why Detroit isn't flinching: https://t.co/QV2uiJanW2— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) December 20, 2024 Welcome, Kalu. What are you doing on Sunday at 1 PM, and have you ever set an edge before? Join us in welcoming the @detroitzoo’s new addition, Kalu to the Pride!#OnePride pic.twitter.com/4jNM0bpXgd— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 20, 2024 Words straight from the best player in the National Football League. Real ones know pic.twitter.com/VWp0IRWUbG— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 20, 2024 NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. broke down some tape of Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and it is as awesome, as you would expect it to be.