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.
Look at what Flores is doing in Minnesota. That defense was awful last year they ranked like 30th or something. Flores comes in and has the same personnel if not worse and has them playing like a top 10 defense. Scheme matters.
We don’t have the personnel for a top 10 defense right now. We just don’t. Hutch and Alim are our only plus players on the D line. Analzone is our 2nd best pass rusher and that’s a problem. Our secondary has to cover for too long, and the more talented qbs are having success.
But even if we don’t have the guys for an elite defense, AG is not getting the most out of his players like Flores is in Minny. He also struggles with in game adjustments. Our guys were that confused because Allen was in motion!? Give me a break.