DeMeco Ryans shared his thoughts with the media on Detroit’s defense and quarterback Jared Goff.
On his impressions of the Lions’ defensive backs
DeMeco: Yeah, [Lions DB Brian] Branch and [Lions S Kerby] Joseph are talented young players who excel at intercepting the ball. Together, they’ve got around 10 picks. They play tight coverage and execute man-to-man well in the secondary.
They’re obviously well-coached—[Lions Defensive Coordinator] Aaron [Glenn] really prepares them well.
Both Branch and Kerby are aggressive and capable of making big plays on the ball, so we’re definitely keeping an eye on them.
On Lions QB Jared Goff’s impressive season performance
DeMeco: Goff is extremely well-coached and protects the ball carefully. He won’t give many chances to force turnovers. He’s smart and makes sound choices with the ball. The Lions’ offense is explosive, but what stands out is his ability to check down when big plays aren’t available, allowing them to consistently gain yardage.
It’s a quality across their team—they avoid errors, play disciplined football, and make you earn every inch. Goff’s done well to keep the offense on track, taking what the defense gives him and maintaining their drive.
