The Detroit Lions' plans have taken a drastic turn. For reasons of public knowledge, the organization has decided to cut ties with Terrion Arnold, and while the former first-round pick wasn't a lock to start, he left the team thinner at a position of need.
As such, the Lions may have no choice but to dig deep in the market and fetch a replacement. There were major doubts about the position, and he has only forced their hands to reconsider all their potential options.
While this is far from an ideal situation, and any move would come with caveats, the Lions can still land on their feet. For that, they will have to roll the dice on Trevon Diggs and hope he plays at a high level.
Lions have to take a chance on Trevon Diggs
Years ago, Trevon Diggs was the interception king. He led the league in picks and was a constant menace to not only flip the field but also get off to the races and find paydirt. Those days are far behind him.
In recent years, Diggs' demeanor and injuries have been a bit of a headache. Also, the fact that he's still unsigned this deep into the offseason, and that the Dallas Cowboys didn't want anything else to do with him last season, might be concerning.
Likewise, that can also be a blessing in disguise for the Lions. Diggs must've gotten the memo, and he should know that this will be his final opportunity to play in the league. Life has given him an opening, and he won't get another shot if he messes things up.
Diggs was always a bit of a boom-or-bust guy. He gambled way too much, and that often led to big gains. Then again, it also helped him come down with plenty of takeaways, and the Cowboys lived and died by him. He may have lost a step with injuries and times, but that should also make him gamble less and stick to his man in coverage more often.
Beggars can't be choosers, and Arnold has put the Lions in a tough situation. There's no ideal candidate at this point in free agency, but Diggs might be the closest thing to one, even at this point in his career.
The Lions can always part ways with him if things don't work out, but if it goes well, they can take some time and be more patient with Keith Abney II's development or figure out a different plan with a mid-season trade.
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