Grading the Detroit Lions Free Agent acquisitions

Isa Abdul-Quddus

Dec 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions strong safety Isa Abdul-Quddus (42) before the game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Health: Adul-Quddus has managed to stay healthy all of his career.

Grade: 5

Big Play: The thing about Isa is he can be a starting safety if he could just jump a little higher. Several times he had the chance to intercept the ball and would just lose it over head. What Isa did manage to do was notch 32 tackles as a back up.

Grade: 3.5

Dependability: From a special teams standpoint there is a reason Isa finished in top 10 for Pro Bowl votes at special teams. The Lions depend on Isa to be the backbone of the special teams as well as depth to the safeties.

Grade: 4

Smart Play: Every rose has its thorn. For Isa it’s getting flagged for the worst penalties. Things like running into the kicker and unnecessary roughness are things that must be avoided at all costs.

Grade: 2.5

Impact: Isa is the backbone of the special teams unit. He’s a guy that can also come in a help back up Quin and Ihedigbo. Safety depth is something the Lions haven’t had in some time.

Grade: 4

Final Grade: 19

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