CBS Sports: Kerby Joseph delivers a powerful warning to the Lions
Kerby Joseph didn’t mince words when he addressed the Lions’ remaining rivals.
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions thrashed the unfortunate Jacksonville Jaguars, sending a further message that is being felt around the league.
These Lions are formidable, and they can score points, find ways to win, and even take over games in some cases, regardless of the opponent. Players in the locker room, particularly safety Kerby Joseph, are aware of this truth.
Speaking his views is nothing new to Joseph, and after a resounding victory in which he took the lead, he sent another strong message to the seven clubs the Lions will face this season. Attend those games that are left, or get ready to be shamed.
“We will definitely give you a thrashing if you don’t show up prepared to play. All we are doing is playing football. You’re going to get your (expletive) whooped, for real, if you don’t come prepared to win.”
Joseph only asserts that putting forth a constant effort is essential to defeating teams, refuting the idea that the Lions are attempting to humiliate them every week. Only the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have cracked this specific code thus far this season.
As the season progresses, the Lions only appear to be growing stronger, and Joseph is aware of the intensity he and his teammates bring to the field. He is aware of the path things will continue to take until he begins to observe more of it from the other sideline.
Kerby Joseph describes the changes in his game.
Joseph is the only Lions player who has the freedom to say whatever garbage he wants. He has developed into one of the league’s top young defenders and proves his statements with deeds. Joseph’s total number of interceptions since joining Detroit in 2022 is 15.
If it feels like the game is slowing down for Joseph, it’s because he leads the league with seven interceptions this season. He acknowledged it by drawing a picture of his interception against the Jaguars.
“It is definitely slowing down. It seems to me that it just gets slower and slower every year. Joseph added, “It’s just on my timing now.” I’m not lying when I say that I saw the ball leave Mac Jones’ hand before he even threw it. I thought, ‘Oh, that’s a pick, finally, I’ve been waiting for (one) all game,’ when I saw him pat (the ball) and knew he was trying to go.”
