Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions: Keep Your Enemies Close

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions: Keep Your Enemies Close – 5 Questions with SideLion Report

By Daniel Lago | Nov 17, 2016

Aug 28, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) spins away from Detroit Lions defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker (93) in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 13, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) smiles during warm ups prior to a game against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field. Houston Texans won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

4. If you could pick one player from the Jaguars to put on the Lions, who would you select?

"Defensive back Jalen Ramsey. The Lions have one stud corner in young Darius Slay. However, since the retirement of former starter Rashean Mathis, they have been hurt by not having a solid number two starting corner. Nevin Lawson and Quandre Diggs are both good players but somewhat undersized to play on the outside. Ramsey, along with Slay would give Detroit a much-needed boost in the secondary."

My take:

Not at all surprised with Matt’s selection. Ramsey is in the mix for defensive rookie of the year and he’s doing it on an irrelevant and comically bad team. He hasn’t nabbed an interception, but he’s been tasked with shutting down the opponent’s top wide receiver multiple times and succeeded enough to warrant some hype. Pairing Ramsey with Darius Slay would give the Lions arguably the best corner duo in the league. Smart pick.

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