Breaking Down the Detroit Lions’ Problems at Right Tackle

September 17, 2014   ·   Jeff Risdon   ·   Jump to comments

Heading into the 2014 NFL season, the Detroit Lions appeared to be in great shape at right tackle. Returning starter LaAdrian Waddle impressed in his half-season audition as an undrafted rookie, while veteran Corey Hilliard provided starting-caliber depth. 
Unfortunately, things have not gone as planned. 
Waddle earned the starting job after a camp battle, but he was injured on Calvin Johnson's long touchdown in the first quarter against the Giants. He left the game with a calf strain, replaced capably enough by Hilliard. 
Alas, Hilliard was also injured during the opener. Somehow he managed to soldier on through a Lisfranc injury suffered in the third quarter. 
According to Justin Rogers of MLive.com, his inspirational effort and toughness was lauded by teammates, but now Hilliard is on injured reserve. Waddle still hasn't practiced since his injury, which casts doubt upon his availability against Green Bay this week. 
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