Aaron Glenn insists Detroit Lions still have ‘Pretty damn good defense’

The Detroit Lions defense, according to Aaron Glenn, is still “pretty damn good” even after being destroyed by the Chargers.

The recent defensive struggle of the Detroit Lions against the Los Angeles Chargers has generated a lot of conversation among observers and fans alike. The Lions’ defense against elite NFL offenses has come under scrutiny after they gave up 421 yards of offense and 38 points in a game that featured five straight touchdown drives by the Chargers. Aaron Glenn, the defensive coordinator for the Lions, is unfazed and confident despite this.

What did Aaron Glenn Say?

While acknowledging the skill of Justin Herbert, the quarterback for the Chargers, Glenn highlights how much the Lions’ defense has improved from the previous campaign. He highlights their growth from a bottom-tier defense to a top-10 defense this year, pointing out their accomplishments in a number of statistical categories.

“He got into a rhythm and he got hot,” Glenn said. “And they have some pieces there as far as sill positions. To try to take Keenan Allen out and try to take (Austin) Ekeler out, that’s a tough duty. There’s a reason why they’re one of the top offenses in this league. Man, you’ve got to try to hold on as best you can.”

“We understand who we are. We were the lowest-ranked defense in the previous season, and this year, Glenn believes we’re in the top ten. That is a very, very significant improvement. In terms of our identity, we are aware of it. We can now play really, really good ball when we go out there. The reason we are ranked so highly there is obvious. That applies to third down as well as other categories.

Glenn remarked, “This is the NFL; that’s what that is and it happens.” “I mean, nobody anticipated Cleveland to defeat Baltimore by thirty or more points, but it did. And once more, guys, this isn’t little league football. Since this is the NFL, things will inevitably happen. However, our guys do a fantastic job of fighting back every week to ensure that it doesn’t.

“I believe that a lot of people get sucked into the idea that this is what happened against a really good quarterback in this particular game.” And, really, everything goes haywire. No, it didn’t, Glenn admitted. “Guys, our defense is still pretty damn good.”

Bottom Line – Lions’ Roaring Comeback

Despite their recent slip-up against the Chargers, Aaron Glenn’s unwavering faith in the Detroit Lions defense says volumes about the team’s spirit and resiliency. It’s about appreciating the journey and development of a team that refuses to be defined by a single performance, not just about coming back from a difficult game.