Did anyone else watch AGs press conference? He seemed really defensive (no pun). Multiple times he answered the media’s questions by reminding them that the Lions are a “top 10 defense” according to the stats (which is true by total yards but we are 20th points allowed).
Idk, it rubbed me the wrong me the wrong way. We all know stats dont tell the whole story. And when asked about the trade deadline, he called a reporter’s statement “the stupidest thing you could say” in regards to adding more defensive help.
AG is gritty, sure, but he doesn’t seem to take the same accountability as the rest of the coaching staff. This is NOT a fire AG post. I just wonder if others get the same vibe as me.
AG is one of the better Defensive coaches in the NFL. There is a disproportionate amount of AG hate on this sub, and in the media. Our offensive players are way better than our defensive roster - by a large margin. We have the best O-Line, a top 10 QB, two RB’s that are spectacular, and obviously AMRSB, and LaPorta is starting to look like a rockstar. I’d argue that with these types of tools, the egg laid in the ravens game was pathetic and BJ did not get as much scrutiny as he should have.
Now, pair our roster with the defensive roster. Besides Hutch, there Dline is basically depth players. McNeil doesn’t show up in many games, and Buggs is on and off with off field issues. Our LB has one rockstar in Anzalone, but barnes and Campbell are backups playing starter roles. Our secondary is even worse, with Cam and kerby being the only highlight. Tracy walker and Jerry Jacobs are backups, and if it weren’t for the injuries, they would not have seen any play time.
Besides all that, AG has them playing at a HIGH level. Imagine if they actually drafted defensive players next year in higher rounds. AG is a beast and what he’s done with sub-par roster is incredible. It’s always easy to fire people, and at the end of the day, I trust DC more than any pundit. If he believes in AG, I believe in him.