You want versatility? You want run defending? You want Ed Oliver."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsBreaking NewsIntroducing the 2019 Detroit Lions Draft Class! ×NFL DraftDetroit Lions OpinionThe Detroit Lions should draft Houston DT Ed OliverNew Christian Jones Jersey White ,16commentsYou want versatility? You want run defending? You want Ed Oliver. EDTShareTweetShareShareThe Detroit Lions should draft Houston DT Ed OliverTommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsAs a fan of the NFL, it¡¯s easy to get caught up in gaudy sack numbers and be hypnotized by flashy pass-rushing moves. But the NFL is all about subtlety and grunt work, especially in the trenches. So while a lot of my cohorts are busy drooling over one-trick-pony Brian Burns, I am here to tell you Houston¡¯s defensive tackle Ed Oliver is the player you should be fantasizing about right now. Oliver has the potential to add his name to the genre-defining defensive tackles that have started to take over the NFL. Your Geno Atkins or Michael Bennetts or Mike Daniels, or, yes, Aaron Donalds of the world. Defense is starting to evolve, and quickness is the name of the game. If I were to ask you the two biggest things that this Detroit Lions coaching staff values in a defensive player, what are the first two things that come to mind? Versatility and the ability to defend the run. There is no prospect in this entire draft class that can offer more in these categories than Ed Oliver. As a run defender¡ªmind you, playing as an ¡°undersized¡± nose tackle¡ªOliver has been unstoppable. Three straight years of 14.5 tackles for loss or more. But if PFF grades are your thing Ricky Wagner Jersey White , take this snippet from the advanced analytics website.As for his ability to rush the pass, that was a little limited due to his use at Houston. Mostly used as a nose tackle in college, Oliver¡¯s insane athleticism wasn¡¯t given the opportunity to show itself enough. And let¡¯s not kid ourselves, this dude¡¯s athleticism is off the charts:And his versatility makes him an easy pick for Detroit at eight. The big question that seems to arise with Oliver is simply, ¡°Where would he play in Detroit his first year?¡± My answer: wherever the hell you want to. As Lions Wire¡¯s Erik Schlitt points out, he fits Bob Quinn¡¯s athletic profile at five different positions: nose tackle, 3/5 technique DT, down defensive end, jack linebacker, and off-the-ball linebacker. Yes Tracy Walker Jersey White , you read that right. Oliver fits the profile of an NFL linebacker, and he¡¯s open to the idea of playing there, too:While Oliver may not technically be a ¡°starter¡± in his rookie year, he¡¯d certainly make an impact as a player you could use just about anywhere on any down. He¡¯d be the Lions¡¯ wild card in his first year, then give Detroit flexibility when contract talks start with players like Damon Harrison, A¡¯Shawn Robinson or Devon Kennard. And Ed Oliver is just getting started. Some would say he was misused at Houston, who shoved him in a role that was hard for him to reach his full potential. Put Oliver with the Lions¡¯ premier defensive line coaching staff who helped turn around A¡¯Shawn¡¯s career and has already made a star out of Da¡¯Shawn Hand, and, oh boy, you have yourself a freakin¡¯ game-changer. GLENDALE Ricky Jean Francois Jersey White , Ariz. ¡ª The Arizona Cardinals had hoped for the first winning streak of the season after a morale-boosting win at Green Bay in the snow last Sunday.But the Cardinals offense regressed in a 17-3 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which dropped Arizona to 3-10.The Cardinals gave up three sacks and struggled to deal with the Lions' pass rush, and they ran for just 61 yards as a team, averaging 2.9 yards per rush.In the end, their worn-down defense couldn't keep the Cardinals close in the final minutes."We didn't create any movement up front on the offensive side of the ball to generate some positive plays on first and second down," Cardinals coach Steve Wilks said."We have to do a much better job protecting the quarterback, allowing him to go through his progression. And we have to protect the football."Wilks said he was "extremely surprised" at his team's performance coming off the win at Lambeau Field."Great momentum, big win. We had a great week of practice," Wilks said. "We have to learn how to finish. That's what we didn't do."The Cardinals were able to avoid being blanked for the second time this season thanks to Zane Gonzalez¡®s field goal in the fourth quarter.The offense sputtered with only five first downs in the first half and no points from its best drive, which ended in a missed 54-yard try from Gonzalez."Sometimes when you go three-and-out early Matthew Stafford Jersey , it's hard to get in any kind of rhythm," quarterback Josh Rosen said.The second half was only slightly better, but saw the Cardinals booed after a three-and-out late in the third quarter.The fans cheered loudest for the continuation of longtime wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald¡®s streak of games with at least one catch, which is up to 224.Fitzgerald figured to be more of a focal point with Christian Kirk out for the season because of a broken foot.But Fitzgerald ¡ª who became the NFL leader for most receptions with one team at 1,286 ¡ª had one catch through three quarters."Obviously we had an awareness on him," Lions coach Matt Patricia said. "We know he is going to get the ball. We know he is going to get open in critical situations. You saw that as the game was going on and they got back to him and he was able to make great plays. You just kind of hold your breath the whole time because he can change the game in a second."Down 3-0 in the third quarter, the Cardinals had three straight first downs on their second possession of the second half. Then Rosen was intercepted by the Lions' Darius Slay, who returned the ball 67 yards for a touchdown."It'll be a frustrating Monday," Rosen said, looking ahead to breaking down the offense on film Womens Kerryon Johnson Jersey , "but a Monday that needs to happen."On the drive for the field goal, the Cardinals ¡ª looking for some way to get points ¡ª tried a direct snap to rookie running back Chase Edmonds on first and goal from the Detroit 8, but it resulted in a holding penalty that backed them up 10 yards.Arizona had to settle for Gonzalez's 22-yard field goal with 8:14 to play. The Cardinals finished with eight penalties for 83 yards.Still trailing only 10-3, the Cardinals still had a chance. But the Lions handed the ball off to running back Zach Zenner seven times on a drive, the seventh carry was a 1-yard touchdown that sealed Detroit's win."We have to be able to muster up more than three points," Fitzgerald said. "Converting more consistently on third downs and extending drives would be huge."