Detroit Lions fans were quite disappointed to see head coach Matt Patricia's first year as head coach be a relative failure, as even though they earned a big win against Patricia's former team in Week 3, they finished the season at a mediocre 6-10.

One of the reasons why 2018 was not the one of the best for Detroit was because their offense lost firepower. Even though Kerryon Johnson proved to be a reliable running back and wide receivers Marvin Jones Jr. and Kenny Golladay were potent deep threats in the passing game, trading away Golden Tate mid-season put a halt into a rather prolific passing game.

Getting rid of Tate left Matthew Stafford without his safety net over the middle of the field, and he didn't have any tight ends to take that place with the ineffectiveness of Levine Toilolo, Luke Willson, and Michael Roberts in 2018.

General manager Bob Quinn's main focus this offseason was to address these offensive concerns, providing depth and veteran talent to the offensive skill positions on the roster. He did that through free agency, and these three offseason additions can help provide the Lions with more talent, and an improved offensive attack can help the team possibly make it back to the playoffs.

C.J. Anderson, Lions

C.J. Anderson, Running Back

While Johnson proved to being more than capable of being a No. 1 option at running back, he could use a powerful back to play alongside to provide injury insurance and a bigger body to convert on goal-line situations.

That's where C.J. Anderson comes in. He can provide a veteran presence to round Johnson into shape as a running back, and he knows what it feels like to succeed. The former Los Angeles Ram knows what it's like to win and can provide a successful culture that many Lions players haven't experienced.

He stepped up exceptionally when Todd Gurley was injured, as he rushed for 299 yards on seven yards a carry and two touchdowns in the two playoff games he started in Gurley's absence. And it helps that Anderson feels wanted in Detroit and has found a home he already loves in the Motor City.

“You want to go where you're wanted,” Anderson said via mlive.com's Nate Atkins. “I was really wanted here. I've done everything that a complete back would want to do,” Anderson said. “I've had some times where I've put it together for 16 games and you get rewarded with Pro Bowls and things of that nature, and I've done it at that level, too. It's just finding the right opportunity, get another 16 again, put a full 16 together and hopefully find a home.”

Jesse James, Tight End

As mentioned above, the tight end position was lacking for the Detroit Lions last season. Quinn addressed that need in the draft, picking former Iowa Hawkeye T.J. Hockenson with the eighth overall pick in the draft.

While Hockenson is likely to be the number one option at tight end, new offensive coordinator Darell Bevell likes to run a lot of two tight end sets, requiring a second tight end to provide Stafford with quality blocking and reliable hands in the short passing game.

Jesse James can be that ideal second tight end for the offense. James made a mark in Pittsburgh, racking up 120 receptions for 1,189 yards and nine touchdowns in four seasons with the Steelers.

Much like Anderson will do for Johnson, James can provide Hockenson with guidance and healthy competition to push both players to be the best that they can be in Detroit.

Danny Amendola, Lions

Danny Amendola, Wide Receiver

The Detroit Lions never really found Tate's replacement as the speedy slot option in the passing game, and so Quinn addressed that need this offseason with the signing of Amendola.

The former New England Patriot and Super Bowl champion will fit right in with the culture that Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia are trying to establish. Hopefully, Amendola's success and commitment to improve as a receiver can rub off on the rest of the roster.

Amendola always played the role of second or third fiddle in his time in New England, recording well over 2,000 yards and 12 touchdowns in his time with the squad. While he was never the first option he dreamed of being, Amendola learned to thrive as a secondary option on most of his routes, and can hopefully do the same thing in Detroit.

With Jones Jr. and Golladay providing deep ball options for Stafford, the middle of the field should be wide open for Amendola to thrive, and if he can be at least 80 percent of what Tate was, the Lions' passing game can return to the top-10 unit it used to be.