Why Rock Ya-Sin Chose the Lions Over Everyone Else
Detroit Lions CB Rock Ya-Sin explains why he chose to return in free agency, citing the team’s culture and locker room.
The Detroit Lions didn’t just bring back a familiar face in Rock Ya-Sin ; they brought back a player who genuinely wanted to be in Detroit. And that’s something Lions fans can appreciate. A Different Feeling This Time Rock Ya-Sin has seen plenty of locker rooms over the past few years.
After beginning his career with the Indianapolis Colts, he bounced around the league with stops including the Raiders, Ravens, and 49ers before landing in Detroit. Typically, when the season ended, he was ready to move on. This time?
Not even close. “Honestly, whenever I ended the season, I was ready to go… When it was time to go, I was happy to go,” He said. “But this was the first time I really wanted to come back.
I’d already let my agent know I wanted to come back… So I’m just glad to be back. ” That’s not something you hear every day from a veteran who’s been on multiple teams. The Lions Culture Stood Out So what changed?