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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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Sep 27, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) carries the ball while being pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Devin Taylor (98) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) carries the ball while being pressured by Detroit Lions defensive end Devin Taylor (98) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Defensive End is Paper Thin

Even if you have every confidence in Devin Taylor being a productive part of the starting defensive line (and let’s be honest a lot of fans probably don’t), the depth behind Taylor and Ansah is scary thin. Wallace Gilberry was signed during free agency almost as an afterthought. Defensive End was addressed through the NFL Draft when the team drafted Anthony Zettel out of Penn State in round 6. So…that should make up for the lack of talent at the position.

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Next: Number 3: The O-Line

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