:The NFC North is shaping up to be a bloodbath this season. There’s a valid case to be made for every team to win the division—even, unfortunately, the Bears—which isn’t something many divisions can honestly claim. Especially after the Lions’ less-than-stellar offseason, the division feels more wide open than it has in the past couple of years.

That’s why the Lions have to make a move. And not just any move—it needs to be bold, ruthless, and soul-shattering. They’ll get their shot to win games in the fall, but right now? It’s time to win the psychological battle. Bleacher Report seems to get it too, because their latest proposed trade idea is not only wickedly clever—it’s smart from a football angle as well.

“Khalil Mack fits the bill as a pricey veteran nearing the end of his prime who still brings major impact. He’s been selected to the Pro Bowl three straight years—including in 2023 when he posted a career-high 17 sacks—and the Chargers gave him a one-year, $18 million extension in March … Detroit could be an ideal landing spot.

The team badly needs more edge pressure to ease the load on star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, and Mack could be just the guy to torment offenses … Injuries—including a season-ending leg break for Hutchinson—hurt Detroit last year and derailed a possible Super Bowl run. Adding Mack as another elite threat on the edge is just what this defense needs.”

It needs to go down. I’m not even going to try and overanalyze the football logic here—Mack’s body of work says it all, and if you really want the stats, feel free to scroll through Football Reference and PFF to see for yourself.

What really matters is how spiteful this would be. Can you even imagine the reaction from Bears fans? There’s no better way to wreck their summer than looping clips of Mack rocking Lions blue. That first Caleb Williams sack? Iconic. The next five? Just as satisfying.

This deal must happen. Winning games is great—but doing it while being hilariously petty? That’s the stuff legends are made of.