Trash talking in the NFL has become commonplace, and for good reason. While it may be off-putting to some fans, it has real benefits on the field. Getting under your opponents’ skin is an art and can throw them off their game or draw a costly penalty. Of course, there has to be discipline on the trash talkers’ part to make sure their own actions don’t draw a taunting penalty of their own.
But more than anything, trash talking conveys confidence, and it seems like the Detroit Lions defense is going to be beaming with confidence in 2023.