Man, if you’re a Detroit Lions fan right now, you gotta be stressing. This team came into the season looking to win a Super Bowl, but their defense, especially the secondary, has been arguably the worst in the entire NFL to start things off. Seriously, it’s that bad.
This Defense Is Just Not Cutting It
Look, we all know how good that Lions offense is. They can put up points with the best of ’em. But here’s the cold, hard truth: even that incredible offense isn’t going to save them if this defense doesn’t get its act together. ESPN’s Ben Solak summed it up perfectly when he wrote, “There’s nothing about this pass defense that doesn’t stink.” Ouch. But he’s not wrong. The secondary is below-average, and it’s holding this whole team back. If they let this situation fester for another week or so without changing things, this whole Super Bowl dream could absolutely derail. We’re talking about a team with this much offensive talent potentially missing the playoffs entirely. That just can’t happen.
Riley Moss: The Fix Detroit Needs?
So, what’s the move? The easiest fix, according to Solak and a lot of smart minds out there, is a trade. And Solak specifically floated Riley Moss, the Broncos corner, as a guy who could actually fit into Detroit’s scheme and provide some relief. Moss is 26, was a third-round pick for the Broncos, and he’s shown some real promise since coming into the league. He’s not some superstar, let’s be clear, but he’s definitely an above-average player who would absolutely help shore up that struggling secondary. Solak even speculated that with Moss, a fully healthy Branch, a jump in sack rate, and a healthy D-line, the Lions’ passing defense might get to average by the end of the season. “Average” is the goal right now, which tells you everything about their current state.
The Cost of Desperation
But here’s the kicker: Detroit’s desperation isn’t a secret. Everyone in the league knows they need help, and they need it NOW. That means Riley Moss isn’t going to come cheap. We’re talking about significant draft capital probably heading Denver’s way if the Lions want to make this happen. It’s a tough spot to be in, but what’s the alternative? Watch a Super Bowl contender fade into obscurity because they couldn’t fix a glaring weakness? No way.
The Lions have to act, and they have to act fast. Their season, and those Super Bowl dreams, hinge on whether they can make a move for a guy like Riley Moss over the next week. It’s time to put up or shut up for this defense.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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