Lions Sign CFL Standout Mathieu Betts
Detroit Lions signed CFL sack leader Mathieu Betts to free agent contract.
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00:00 John the Lions have signed CFL standout Matthew Betts to a contract. What do you make of that being the case for the Lions?
00:06 Yeah, you know, I think it's real impressive Brad Holmes willing to look in the CFL for players and boy
00:13 Matthew Betts is a prolific pass rusher. You look at the Detroit Lions and what do they need help in moving forward?
00:19 You look at a defensive line that struggled with consistently
00:23 Rushing the passer and you look at Betts who recorded 18 sacks last season playing in 18 games for the BC Lions
00:29 You look at a player that many people have a tremendous amount of respect for was voted the most
00:36 Outstanding defensive player for his performance you recognize now that this is a player that's been in the CFL since 2019
00:43 Had an opportunity back in
00:45 2019 with the Bears but didn't end up making their roster
00:49 So for the Detroit Lions you recognize they're willing to search everywhere to try and upgrade that defense
00:56 You know most notably you recognize that Aiden Hutchinson is a player that can regularly record double-digit sacks
01:02 But for him to have the most impact you need players surrounding him next year in
01:08 2024 the expectation is going to be that James Houston is going to stay healthy and emerge and now you have competition and that's what
01:16 The Detroit Lions are all about so bringing in bets should provide a lot of competition
01:20 For the past rushers and you look at a defensive line that's going to be retooled a little bit
01:25 You recognize that hey if you can find a diamond in the rough in a player that shined in the CFL
01:31 Then that can only bode well for the Detroit Lions. Look Vito
01:35 I know everybody wants the new shiny free agent that's going to cost a significant amount
01:40 But for the Detroit Lions
01:41 They're more of a draft and develop team and if they can find diamonds in the rough hungry players that maybe just need that opportunity
01:48 You never know. You just might have found a diamond in the rough with Matthew Betts
01:53 The Lions taking a bet I'm Dutch. I like it John. Thanks for all the time