What’s the overall effect on the defense with the loss of Ndamukong Suh?
Jason Bray: You can’t lose a top three defensive tackle and not expect to take a step back. The big question on how much of a loss will the Lions take all depends on Tyrunn Walker and Haloti Ngata.
Ngata isn’t a downgrade, he was Suh before Suh anchoring one of the league’s most impressive defenses as the Ravens pillar in a 3-4. Ngata was having one of his best seasons until his suspension for Adderall on December 4th.
At 31 Ngata still has a few years left in the tank, he just won’t play 80 percent of the snaps like Suh. This is where Walker comes in. New England wanted Walker and it’s a sleeper move praised by NFL teams.
The defensive tackle spot next to Suh was a revolving door. Stability should make it solid and it still should be in the top seven or eight.
The linebackers are deep and the secondary returns with Slay possibly becoming pro bowl caliber.
Downtown: The defense will be a top-10 defense. The edge rush will be great and our linebackers will help the Lions’ interior line if they get in any kind of trouble.
