On Friday, Hutchinson's recent message to new coordinator Kelvin Sheppard was revealed. Hutchinson has been shown running in offseason videos with varying degrees of speed and success heading toward his inevitable return to the Ford Field turf.

Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard sees star EDGE Aidan Hutchinson moving like he's a "supernatural cat" already

There are no full-fledged practice sessions during the offseason, but the Lions have done enough on-field work to convince defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard of one important fact.