Former Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson became a Pro Bowler in 2023 with a career-high 11.5 sacks. But that is not enough.While Hutchinson suggested the 2023 season was a success, he also made it clear he expects further improvement.”I think the whole year was a year of growth. I think there were definitely struggles as a team, struggles individually. And that just made me try to learn as fast as possible, Hutchinson told Dannie Rogers of Detroitlions.com. “I’m really enjoying the process though. That’s what it’s all about. I feel like I’ve made a lot of strides this year.”[But] I think there are still so many levels to unlock. So I’m looking forward to seeing my potential grow.”In addition to 11.5 sacks, Hutchinson had 14 tackles for loss and 33 quarterback hits and 7 defenses in 2023, all of which were higher than Hutchinson’s rookie season in 2022.Then Hutchinson threw has 3 sacks, 3 for a loss, 8 quarterback hits and 2 defenses in three playoff games.Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson improves 2023 postseasonHutchinson built on his impressive rookie campaign with an even better season 22210 pressures in the 2023 regular season, which is second best in the league.But more importantly, he was at his best in the biggest games.After Christmas, Hutchinson had 8 sacks in the team’s last five games, including the postseason. He also had 19 combined tackles during that stretch, including 10 for loss and 18 quarterback hits. 4,444 The best players on the best teams in the NFL are at their peak in December and January. That was certainly the case for Hutchinson, which bodes well for his future and next year’s finals.Unfortunately, Hutchinson did not fare as well as some of his teammates in the NFC Championship Game. He had no bag or equipment in the race.However, this should only fuel the 23-year-old’s fire, especially as he has high expectations to be even better in season three. Will theLions Plan to Pair Hutchinson with an Elite Edge Rusher in 2024?One way Hutchinson can improve is what he can’t control. But the Lions can.Hutchinson reached double-digit sacks and generated 101 pressures without much help from the rest of the defense. Defensive end Alim McNeill had a career-high five sacks, but no one else on Detroit’s defense had more than three sacks.That’s why the Lions are in contact with pending free agents and prized freshmen early this season.If Detroit were to add a wide receiver to play against Hutchinson, opposing offensive lines wouldn’t be able to focus all of their attention on trying to stop the 23-year-old. Thet could bring even bigger numbers to Hutchinson.NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks predicted the Lions will select Penn State wide receiver Chop Robinson in the first draft of 2024, which was released on January 24th. The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner predicted the Lions will select Ohio State outfielder JT Tuimoloau on Jan. 10.Bleacher Report The Philadelphia Eagles have been advised by the NFL scouting department to trade outside linebacker Haason Reddick to the Lions this offseason. 4,444 4,444 Baltimore Ravens defensive end Justin Madubuike is a great free agent fit for Detroit even though he’s not a tight end, according to Gordon McGuinness of Pro Football Focus.Madubuike had a career-high 13 sacks, 12 for loss and 33 quarterback hits 202.