08-29-2024, 08:22 PM
(08-29-2024, 05:55 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I’m talking about the lack of a real plan from the minute they decided to move on from Reader. A Super Bowl contending team counting on a rookie is not ideal. Especially when their biggest weakness last year was stopping the run.
I have been one of the biggest advocates for bringing Reader back. We paid Sample & ADG more than the Lions paid Reader this year. I was VERY upset when we let him walk.
However, I think the FO/coaches believe that some is the issues with the run D eminated from the safties (Hill, Scott, Battle) not getting the calls right/or communicating it fast enough. They believe that Stone/Bell back there helps fix the issue.
Kris Jenkins was maybe the best run stopping DT in the draft. And Jackson probably the best NT after Sweat. I like both guys a lot.
