Last week, free agent defensive end Za’Darius Smith declared that he wants to re-sign with the Detroit Lions, leading many fans to get excited about finally adding to the team’s defensive end room. And while that signing could still very well happen, Lions general manager Brad Holmes made it pretty clear he’s happy with the room as it currently stands.
Speaking with former NFL defensive lineman Chris Long on the “Green Light” podcast, Holmes broke down why he’s happy with the team’s defensive ends. His argument was essentially three-fold.
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