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They drafted and added a lot of guys, so there’s talent in the room ... They just have to learn what to do in the playbooks. Then, once things start slowing down for them, then once they understand that playbook, then they can start concentrating on offenses and learning the game.More quotes »
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Lions' Houston says secondary is underrated, has something to prove
Cornerback Chris Houston made a bold assertion when he said he thinks the Lions' secondary is underrated. The unit - which finished 22nd in pass defense, tied for the 10th-most passing touchdowns allowed and was shredded in its final two games by giving from Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Georgia) Read more »
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Detroit Lions CB Chris Houston says secondary, Aaron Berry underrated
AP File PhotoThe starting cornerback job opposite Chris Houston is Aaron Berry's to lose. ALLEN PARK -- After the Detroit Lions' secondary was torched by the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints in the final two games last season, everyone expected t from MLive.com Read more »
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Lions' Cliff Avril says team followed smart draft strategy
Lions defensive end Cliff Avril has no inside knowledge of what team executives are thinking -- just ask Avril about his own contract problem. But Avril said he was not surprised that the Lions did not draft a cornerback before the third round this year. from Detroit Free Press Read more »
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Lions' Jim Schwartz comfortable with cornerbacks
The Lions' pass defense ranked 22nd in the NFL last season. The team has not signed a high-profile cornerback in free agency, despite having an opening at the position opposite Chris Houston. But coach Jim Schwartz isn't exactly dangling a piece of meat from Detroit Free Press Read more »
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Dave Birkett's position-by-position look at Lions' needs
1. Defensive back On the roster: The Lions have a glaring need at cornerback after losing Eric Wright in free agency and giving up 90 points in their final two games last season, losses to the Packers and Saints. As things stand, Aaron Berry and Jacob La from Detroit Free Press Read more »
