The trade table was where it all came apart. The Lions shipped out far more than they hauled back, and no amount of spin dresses up the bill. Too much went sideways, and the D- is the honest tally.

They are betting Byrd proves the room right and everyone else wrong. Drake Maye gives the offense a face and a plan, and the grade leans heavily on whether he hits. They punted on offensive lineman, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest.

They banked enough surplus on Torrence to cover a lot of smaller sins. Spend now, pay later; the math only works if this class delivers.

The verdict is not kind, and fairly so; this class has a hill to climb.