Quote:And we all know what happened when they played against each other . . .

 

It probably will be hard to look at #27 and not think he is Rashean Mathis.

 

The latter would be understandable if you haven't seen Rashean Mathis much in a # 31 Lions uniform.  Regardless of what Mathis accomplishes with the Lions,  he should be and will be remembered mainly his 10 season career with the Jaguars.   Like I mentioned in another thread in the last few weeks,   IMO,  Rashean Mathis is one of the 5 best Defensive players in Jaguars history.  Having said this,  I put Rashean Mathis up their with RB James Stewart as the most effective performers and contributors for the Lions that started their careers with the Jaguars.  Considering the Lions have had many former Jaguars on the roster,  especially in recent seasons,  it speaks volumes to the value of Mathis to the Lions.   Even with him coming off a difficult first half against the Bucs. 

 

 As for Glover Quin,  he's been dealing with an ankle injury but overall has been an asset to the Lions this season.   Quin has great intangibles and even with the injury hasn't missed a game. One of the significant reasons why the Texans are 2-9 is the loss of Quin in Free Agency.  They didn't effectively replace him in the short term,  as evidenced by the release of Ed Reed.

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