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7 Reasons the Lions Will Be a Dumpster Fire in 2016

By Al Stahl

Matthew Stafford took a beating last season, due to poor offensive line play. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Matthew Stafford took a beating last season, due to poor offensive line play. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) breaks the tackle of Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The St. Louis Rams defeat the Detroit Lions 21-14. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) breaks the tackle of Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The St. Louis Rams defeat the Detroit Lions 21-14. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Glover Quin is the Only Good Safety

Much like corner, safety features one guy who is among the best at his position. Also like corner, safety has almost no proven quality on the depth chart after their number one.

The training camp battle for the starting strong safety spot will be a three horse race between Rafael Bush, Tavon Wilson and Don Carey. Youngsters Miles Killebrew and Isaiah Johnson will also be in the mix but none of the names listed should inspire confidence as the starter in the Lions’ last line of defense.

Next: Number 4: The Defense is Not Good Folks

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