Why the Detroit Lions Absolutely Must Re-Sign Ndamukong Suh

February 12, 2014   ·   Jeff Risdon   ·   Jump to comments

Ndamukong Suh is a controversial and polarizing figure. The Detroit defensive tackle is one of the most talented players in the entire league. Suh finished second in defensive tackle ratings by Pro Football Focus (subscription required), and he's consistently among the most disruptive defensive presences in the NFL.
He's also one of the most reviled, as he topped The Sporting News' player polling for dirtiest player in the league two years in a row. 
The negatives have led some, notably Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press, to call for trading Suh instead of giving him a contract extension. 
While that would certainly free up a bevy of much-desired cap room, it would be, to quote Gob Bluth from Arrested Development, a huge mistake.
Instead of trading Suh to gain cap relief, the smarter move is to sign him to a contract extension. 
The Nebraska graduate is entering what is the de facto final year of his contract. While the paper obligation does te...

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