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Scanning the Savanna: Detroit Lions News from Around the Web

By Zac Snyder

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Scanning the Savanna searches the web for Detroit Lions news and notes each morning and brings it to your fingertips in one easy location.

Champ Bailey taught Detroit Lions CB Cassius Vaughn to be aggressive, trust in his ability
Justin Rogers — MLive.com

"There’s a good chance you’ll hear Cassius Vaughn during a Detroit Lions practice before you see him. The boisterous cornerback makes his presence known, constantly chirping whether he’s on the field or encouraging his teammates from the sideline.During a dominant performance by the defense to end Wednesday’s practice, Vaughn turned to media members watching the indoor session from a balcony above the field, smiled and shouted, “Ya’ll making the offense nervous.”"

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    • Lions’ Fairley slims down, gets motivated this off-season
    Dave Birkett — Detroit Free Press

    "Even before the Lions decided not to pick up his option, Fairley was in the process of remaking a body he showed off Friday night at a reception for the charity kickball tournament he hosts for local youth every year.He worked out regularly with trainers while in Houston this off-season, and with the help of the Lions’ strength and conditioning staff the last two months is now a svelte 295 pounds, about 27 pounds lighter than he finished last year.“I’d say I’m back to my Auburn ways,” Fairley said. “I feel like back when I was at that national championship, and you know how that year went so looking to repeat it.”"

    Lions’ running back Joique Bell confident he’ll be ready by training camp
    Jack Jorgensen — Sports Illustrated: Audibles

    "It’s crucial that the Detroit Lions have everyone on board this offseason as they make the head coaching transition from Jim Schwartz to Jim Caldwell. Unfortunately, they’ve been without running back Joique Bell for the few OTA sessions as he nurses an injured knee."

    Lions QB Kellen Moore will have to fight off James Franklin for third-string job
    Josh Katzenstein – The Detroit News

    "Lions quarterback Kellen Moore said he wasn’t paying attention this offseason as general manager Martin Mayhew discussed the need to add a proven backup behind Matthew Stafford.He understands the need for competition.“It’s the way it works,” Moore said of competition. “Everyone is going to bring in guys to compete, and that’s just the way it is. I think it helps out everyone.”"

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