Sam LaPorta enters his fourth NFL season at the exact point where tight ends who exploded as rookies either become legends or fade into footnotes, and his massive contract extension hangs in the balance.
The Terrion Arnold situation is heartbreaking for Detroit, but calling it a collapse ignores the Lions' strong draft track record and the consensus support for picking the top-rated corner available.
Despite Terrion Arnold's arrest, Brian Branch's Achilles injury, and Kerby Joseph's knee concerns, the Lions secondary has more depth than panicking fans realize with proven veterans and emerging talent ready to step up.
The Lions' secondary just got thinner with Terrion Arnold's arrest, and Rock Ya-Sin might be the only realistic option to fill a massive hole at cornerback.
The Lions would save only $2.1 million by cutting Terrion Arnold after his arrest, but a CBA forfeitable breach clause could help recover bonus money if he's unable to play.
The Lions may need to sign a veteran corner like Adoree' Jackson, Rasul Douglas, or Tre'Davious White after Terrion Arnold's arrest on felony charges leaves a hole in the secondary.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces multiple felony charges including kidnapping and robbery with potential life sentence as associates agree to testify against him.
The Lions' running back room is set at the top with Gibbs as the bell cow and Pacheco handling the dirty work, but the battle for RB3 between Vaki and Saylors is wide open heading into camp.
The Lions are good now, but has the joy of watching them turned into stress and dread as expectations pile up?
The Lions are about to make Sam LaPorta the highest-paid tight end in NFL history, and letting him walk would be a massive mistake for a team built to win now.
