Detroit Lions season preview Disappointing defense

Around The NFL's looks to the NFC John Hannah Jersey North. Our .Change we can believe inThe Summer of looks good so far. The quarterback has been more confident in his pocket presence and spreading the ball around. should be huge for this offense and put up monster numbers next to . To s in tight ends and as red zone targets and three running backs who can all catch out of the backfield, and Stafford has more weapons in the pa s game than any other signal-caller. We love that should see more carries than this season. The sledge-hammering Bell will play the role in Joe Lombardi's offense and allow Bush -- who wore down last season -- to be the explosive playmaker . Biggest concernThe problem the have harbored for a generation hasn't changed: The Brandon King Jersey secondary is underwhelming and easily picked apart. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin hasn't unfurled his entire scheme, but as of now there are no playmakers in the secondary Lawyer Milloy Jersey and it's a soft group that can be diced up by good quarterbacks with time. Notable Madden ratings - 99 - 97 - 87 - 84 The run defense hasn't looked nearly as stout as last season, which could become a problem with three top-10 backs within the division. Training camp surprisePart of the defensive i sues have stemmed from the poor play of . From being too light to being overweight in a matter of weeks, . When Fairley Rodney Harrison Jersey is at his best he disrupts the backfield by winning one-on-one battles while takes on double teams. Without a healthy, active Fairley, the ' defense begins to rot from the Isaiah Wynn Jersey inside out. What we'll be saying in FebruaryThe had the best offense in the NFL, but, man, how bad is that defense going to look when both Suh and Fairley are gone? Around The NFL's predicted finish: Third place in NFC North, No. 15 in Around The NFL's Power Index.The "" reviews from Week 3 of the preseason. Get it while it's hot!