Lions guard Damien Woody has lost over 40 pounds this offseason.

In talking to the veteran on Thursday, Woody tells us he did it so he can get back to his Pro Bowl form.  He adds that to play effectively in Mike Martz's system, you need to be athletic and agile. 

It hasn't worked out well for Woody in Motown since leaving the Patriots via free agency a few years ago.  But Woody is now sold on Rod Marinelli.

Woody thinks the Lions offense will be explosive this year with Calvin Johnson on the other side of Roy Williams. 

And he loves the potential of the defensive line.  Woody is thrilled to have Dewayne White on board and reports that Shaun Rogers and Marinelli are on the same page and Rogers is ready to get back to his form as a top defensive tackle.