Lions overall Defensive situation ( 2019 season )

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What Jarrad Davis thinks of Detroit Lions' potential on defense

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If the Lions are relatively healthy on Defense this season, the unit should be one of the better Defenses in the NFL. Depth is concerning though regarding edge pass rushers and at CB.

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Lions defensive outlook: Who's in, who's out and who's about to break out

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The Lions should be one of the best Defensive units against the Run when Jarrad Davis is back in action at a relatively healthy level.

The major questions on this end is will the Lions get enough pass rush from edge rushers? And do the Lions have enough quality depth at CB?

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Matt Patricia open to personnel, schematic changes on Lions defense

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Vikings 42, Lions 30: Game # 6 ( 2019 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/436/vikings-42-lions-game-2019?page=1&scrollTo=1859


Because the Lions lack pass rushing edge rushers compared to most teams, I have doubts that changing the scheme is going to significantly improve the Lions Defense. Especially, over the course of the remainder of the season. The injuries the Lions are dealing with upfront, particularly to Da'Shawn Hand and Mike Daniels, contributed greatly to the problems the Lions had defending the pass yesterday. Especially, with Darius Slay not being his usual self before exiting the game with a hamstring injury.

Based on the players the Lions have available on Defense, I think the foundation of the plan should be stressing the proper techniques and assignments with the primary Defensive scheme in place. Then in the off season, make an evaluation of how to proceed for 2020.

[papajoe]

Doesn’t matter what schematic changes are made if the defensive personnel can’t tackle players on the opposing team.


Joe

[D6]

Agreed, Joe


The game vs. the Vikings the other day was one of the worst tackling games I have seen from the Lions in a long time.

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Giant phenomenon: Saquon Barkley could give the Lions fits

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If Saquon Barkley is even at 90 % health, he realistically could be the difference in the Giants winning the game. The Lions have to remain fundamentally sound against him on every play he's in the game.

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Good experienced QBs have thrived against the Lions, in large part because of the Lions lack of a pass rush ( relatively speaking ).

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Detroit Lions could see significant defensive staff changes in 2020

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Regardless which coaches on the Defensive side of the ball are replaced, a greater emphasis is needed on generating a pass rush. Scheme changes are likely needed to accomplish this. The Lions problematic pass rush goes beyond injuries and talent.