2. Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have a good roster, but this past season proved they need more high-end talent to compete in a loaded NFC North. At 9-8, Detroit narrowly missed the Wild Card, but they probably would have earned a postseason spot if they had a competent pass rusher to complement former second-overall pick Aidan Hutchinson. Crosby and Hutchinson would be one of the league’s most dangerous duos and should terrify opposing quarterbacks.
The biggest question here is how to make the money work. As of this posting, the Lions are $5 million over the salary cap, and Crosby recently signed a massive extension. Detroit will have to get creative with the salary cap, but the upside might be worth making a few cost-saving moves.
