Analyzing the opponent: Ranking NFC North Interior Offensive Line Groups

Oct 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears center Cody Whitehair (left) and offensive tackle Nick Becton (center) and tackle Charles Leno (right) in action during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Soldier Field. Jaguars won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers guard T.J. Lang (70) during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Lions

Graham Glasgow, T.J. Lang, Travis Swanson, Laken Tomlinson, Joe Dahl

The Lions jump the Packers interior by stealing the Packers top guard and putting him on their own line. Lang is a great asset and turns a strong interior in Green Bay into one with many questions. Going to Detroit will be tough for Packers fans to follow, and will be a major upgrade for Detroit.

The Lions needed Lang because their tackle situation is much stronger than their interior. Tomlinson is a former first round pick but has struggled to live up to they hype. Glasgow has played both center and guard last season. However, he likely won the starting center job entering the season. He beat out Swanson who has played a little bit of guard, but not enough to feel confident that he will be taking Tomlinson’s job. Time will tell how this group folds together, but they have a strong piece in Lang and the potential for some big upside in Glasgow.

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