- Thread starter
- #1
lionstop1
Top Notch
The Lion's new defensive scheme is said to bring forth a new agressive style with utilizing the blitz more and possibly implementing more 3-4 looks. Agressive play-calling calls for teams to be able to match up on the outside, allowing the defense to commit more players to pressure the QB. Cover CBs have becoming a more valued commodity than times past since teams are passing the ball more and more. WRs have also become more valuable than RBs these days, making it a must that defenses are able to match up. The best defenses are fast to the ball, fundamentally sound and create turnovers.
The Lions have struggled in these areas and have been miserable when it comes to getting turn-overs. The wide-nine defense allowed the team to commit plenty of resources to coverage and the team still found it hard to force turn-overs. Given the current roster, scheme and league trends, the Lions face similar issues. The fix is to find a compliment to 2nd year CB Darius Slay on the outside.
Slay should be ready to come in and prove his worth. He's got the size, speed and hands to be good in this type of defense. Chris Houston seems perfect for nickel duties, while moving outside when needed. Adding OSU, CB Justin Gilbert would give the Lions a good, young and talented group that could match up with some of the leagues best. Gilbert is just what the doctor ordered, coming in at 6'1 202, fast and athetic. Plus, he's a threat with the ball in his hands and he can return kicks.
Though, Gilbert may not be a lock to even make it to 10 since teams like Minnesota, TB and Buffalo have their hands full with teams inside the division that cause match-up problems on the outside. But if he is available at 10, the Lions should snatch him up.
l
The Lions have struggled in these areas and have been miserable when it comes to getting turn-overs. The wide-nine defense allowed the team to commit plenty of resources to coverage and the team still found it hard to force turn-overs. Given the current roster, scheme and league trends, the Lions face similar issues. The fix is to find a compliment to 2nd year CB Darius Slay on the outside.
Slay should be ready to come in and prove his worth. He's got the size, speed and hands to be good in this type of defense. Chris Houston seems perfect for nickel duties, while moving outside when needed. Adding OSU, CB Justin Gilbert would give the Lions a good, young and talented group that could match up with some of the leagues best. Gilbert is just what the doctor ordered, coming in at 6'1 202, fast and athetic. Plus, he's a threat with the ball in his hands and he can return kicks.
Though, Gilbert may not be a lock to even make it to 10 since teams like Minnesota, TB and Buffalo have their hands full with teams inside the division that cause match-up problems on the outside. But if he is available at 10, the Lions should snatch him up.
l