Allen Park — Although the Lions are tied for third in the NFL in sacks this season, no one would argue the pass rush problem has been solved through five games.
But 17 sacks through five games are part of an equation that shows the front seven is capable of achieving coordinator Paul Pasqualoni’s main focus against the pass: Making life tough for the quarterback.
“I’ve always felt this way: On defense, we have two jobs,” said Pasqualoni, a 46-year coaching veteran. “The first job, stop the run. The second thing, you always each week find yourself saying … make the quarterback uncomfortable.