Detroit Lions

Historically speaking, the Detroit Lions have quite a bit to overcome before they can start thinking about a Super Bowl.

But free agency this year has pointed the ship in the right direction.replica nfl jersey

Head coach Matt Patricia and the Lions got a big win by bringing aboard defensive end Trey Flowers, who can boost a 43-sack defense that loses the sporadic contributions of Ezekiel Ansah. Flowers is better than Ansah and more consistent at pressure than former Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.

The Lions also added Justin Coleman at cornerback. Paying him $36 million over four seasons to make him the highest-paid nickel corner is a massive gamble, but upping the pass rush and getting Darius Slay a running mate is a smart approach.nike replica nfl jerseys

With an upgraded defense to complement Matthew Stafford’s offense, the Lions have shot from +10000 to +8000 in the Super Bowl odds department. All before they walk to the podium at No. 8.

Hey, don’t laugh. The Jacksonville Jaguars fell nfl replica jerseys china apart last season, sure. But keep in mind it was the same team that made the AFC title game the year prior.

Quarterback Nick Foles is the biggest get for the Jaguars, of course. He’s a big upgrade from Blake Bortles’ 60.3 completion percentage with 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions last year, not to mention five games of Cody Kessler that amounted to a pair of touchdowns and picks while taking 22 sacks.

Foles is more of a threat defenses have to respect, which should mean bigger opportunities on the ground for Leonard Fournette.

Granted, the Jaguars still have plenty of needs to  replica nfl jerseys wholesale address, including in the offensive trenches. But the needle has moved from +5000 to +3300 so far for a reason—quarterback is that important. With the talent on the defensive side of the ball, if the Jaguars can bruise their way to the top of the AFC South or at least the playoffs, Foles’ postseason resume speaks for itself. replica nfl jerseys china

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