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Aidan Hutchinson channels everyone's thoughts about him dropping into coverage

During the opening drive of the Detroit Lions Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers, the Packers faced a 3rd-and-6 from their own 42-yard line. If there's a time to have your best pass rushers coming after the quarterback, this is it.

Instead, Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson dropped into coverage, while linebackers Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell blitzed. Jordan Love hit wide receiver Matthew Golden for a 11-yard gain to move the chains, the Packers finished that drive with a touchdown and a rough day for the Lions commenced.

As noted by Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit, CBS color commentator Tony Romo was critical of the choice to have Hutchinson drop into coverage on that play.