Jeff Okudah

[50YearFan]

Can someone please explain to me why the label on Okudah isn't "bust".  He's played 10 of a possible 33 games and only has one interception. When he was on the field, he got beat most of time.  This year he counts 9 million towards the cap and is guaranteed 19 Mil. Thats a lot of money for 10 games. Plus with missing so many games, his NFL development hasn't progressed as it should. Time to move on from him. He can't stay healthy. Trade him to another team and try to get something in return. This guy is making millions doing the same thing I'm doing, sitting at home. I liked the pick when they made it, he's just proved me wrong.  Someone convince me that he is worth it.

[D6]

50YearFan, thanks for your input.

IMHO, it's too soon to conclude that Jeff Okudah is a bust. Okudah made major progress last off-season and summer, under the Lions new coaching staff. This is even factoring in one big play he gave up in Pittsburgh, in the pre-season.

Granted, Okaduh was off to a rocky start to the 2021 regular season. Unfortunately, an Achilles Tear ended his season in the second half of Game 1. If Okudah can get his previous physical skills back or even close to that level, I think he has a realistic chance of being a major asset for the Lions over the long run.