(Photo: Daniel Mears, Detroit News)
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions made a seemingly stunning decision to trade Quandre Diggs on Tuesday and the floodgates of reaction opened almost immediate. Fans, for the most part, are confused and angry. And based on the social media reaction, those sentiments are shared by several of his now former teammates.
A popular player on and off the field, few if anyone saw this move coming beyond the team’s decision-makers. But when we allow the fog of surprise to lift — given that this is the second time in as many seasons the Lions have traded away a key starter near the trade deadline — we’re reminded this was part of the package when the team hired a front office and coaching staff largely groomed in New England.