The Detroit Lions gave Dan Campbell the Head Coaching position, but their defense still looks inadequate on the field. The loss of 2020 first round pick Jeff Okudah for the second time in as many years could lead to disastrous results for the defense and now they’re releasing one of their most proven Veteran players as well. The Lions are rebuilding, and while they were not expected to contend, Campbell was brought in to improve the culture. However, Detroit’s defense has looked just as bad as last year so far.
Lions release LB Jamie Collins after no trade materializeshttps://t.co/u2bC5864rC pic.twitter.com/9RyvH6Gkxf
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) September 28, 2021
DETROIT LIONS STILL HAVE THE NFL’S WORST DEFENSE, EVEN WITH HC DAN CAMPBELL
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The Detroit Lions continue to field one of the worst defenses in the NFL, however, they have a few solid contributors in Defensive End Trey Flowers and Safety Will Harris. Cornerback Jeff Okudah was supposed to be another stalwart on that side of the ball after getting selected third overall but suffered a ruptured Achilles. The Lions will still have a chance to completely replenish their defense in the offseason, despite two consecutive down seasons.
The Lions’ defense does not have many defensive playmakers currently, especially after releasing Linebacker Jamie Collins. If the Lions follow a model to restructure their defense, it could go along the lines of the Miami Dolphins, who transformed a bottom-tier unit into a respectable group led by Cornerback Xavien Howard and FA addition Byron Jones. Detroit is far from contention, but if they draft well in the offseason and make a few quality signings, they could quickly turn things around.
Missed delay of game call
Justin Tucker ended Lions’ fans hopes
Justin Tucker doinks it off the crossbar to beat the Lions and set an NFL record. pic.twitter.com/fhvlujUofz
— The Big Lead (@TheBigLead) September 26, 2021
Collins can still play
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