ALLEN PARK, Mich. — On multiple occasions this past year, Aaron Glenn has said he wants to be the best coordinator in Detroit Lions history. Three games into the 2022 season, he couldn't be further away from reaching that goal. His defense currently ranks last in the NFL in scoring, last in red-zone efficiency, bottom 10 in yards allowed, and the same with third-down conversion percentage.
Considered a rising star in his profession, and a future head coach in the eyes of many inside and outside the organization, Glenn is going to need to get his house in order if he's going to ever fulfill those lofty expectations.
To be clear, the Lions haven't been without their successes under Glenn. He inherited the worst defense in franchise history and had the unit making clear strides in the second half of the 2021 campaign. And this year, the group has demonstrated its ability, essentially playing a perfect half while shutting out the Washington Commanders through two quarters in Week 2. Or how about the execution of Glenn's game plan last week, which saw the Lions hold Justin Jefferson, one of the best receivers in the NFL, to a career-low 14 yards on three receptions?
