Detroit Lions Notes

Lions notes: How to fix Detroit’s linebacker problem

The Lions have a linebacker problem. PFF has a solution.

By Jeremy Reisman@DetroitOnLion Feb 20, 2017, 10:00am EST

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Pro Football Focus makes a convincing argument that the Detroit Lions have serious issues at linebacker and could fix their linebacker problems with UCLA prospect Jayon Brown.

Darius Slay’s fiancee, Jennifer Williams, gave birth to their daughter, Desirae Slay:

Couldn't have done it without him by my side. #Blessed Welcoming our babygirl Desirae Danielle Slay
7 lbs 12 oz pic.twitter.com/8cAycnsGKZ
— Jennifer Williams❤️ (@JennWilliams23) February 18, 2017

Slay was also named the best cornerback against in and out routes by Pro Football Focus.

Elliott Harrison of NFL.com believes the Lions would be a top-three fit for both A.J. Bouye and Jason Pierre-Paul in free agency.

I disagree with these rankings (no Slay interception on Thanksgiving?!) but here are the top 10 Lions plays from 2016, according to YouTube user FKS Edits:

Pro Football Focus believes Larry Warford—but not Riley Reiff—is a top 10 free agent on the offensive line.

Nate Atkins of MLive addresses five in-house decisions the Detroit Lions must make.

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press summarizes the Lions’ situation at running back and gives some free agency options for the team.