Darrell Bevell: Lions have to execute on ‘got-to-have-it’ downs

Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell says his offense must to better in "got-to-have-it" situations.One game into his tenure with the Lions, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is already facing tough questions.

Head coach Matt Patricia and Bevell have talked about a late third-and-five against Arizona being a “got-to-have-it” situation.

But the ill-fated timeout notwithstanding, the resulting play attempted by the Lions in the 27-27 season-opening tie begs more questions about Detroit not getting it — and ultimately not getting what once appeared to be an easy Week 1 win in the desert.

On the play, the Lions sent four wide receivers deep and quarterback Matthew Stafford threw the ball…