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Jon Poole

Born in Detroit, raised all over, but the prodigal son has returned and back living Downtown...a football's throw from Ford Field. Former athlete, life-long sports fan, new sports writer.

New Orleans Saints assistant head coach and tight end coach Dan Campbell Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Analytics the last thing new Lions brass is worried about

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Romeo Okwara, Detroit Lions (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

If the Lions tag anyone it should be pass-rusher Romeo Okwara

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Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Predicting the Detroit Lions defensive scheme under Aaron Glenn

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North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)

Matthew Stafford trade gives Lions chips to go all-in on next QB

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Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Lions don’t have to draft Matthew Stafford’s replacement in 2021

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Jahlani Tavai (51), Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44), Detroit Lions (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

What switching to a 4-3 could mean for the current Lions players

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Detroit Lions (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Ranking all 6 NFL GM openings; Where do the Lions land?

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Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions (Photo: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports)

Lions need to cash in on Matthew Stafford, before it’s too late

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Detroit Lions president Rod Wood, General Manager Bob Quinn (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Bob Quinn shouldn’t be making major decisions if he’s out in 2021

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Detroit Lions (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Detroit Lions should expect the same results if this is the same old defense

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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 25: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs a first quarter pass reception against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 25, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Adrian Peterson brings much needed stability and power to Lions run game

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Jeff Okudah, Detroit Lions (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Would Jeff Okudah not starting Week 1 be cause for concern?

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Detroit Lions (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions surplus of skill players will force tough roster decisions

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Jonah Jackson, Detroit Lions (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

What rotation? Rookie Jonah Jackson with Detroit Lions first-team

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D'Andre Swift, Georgia Bulldogs (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rookie Roles: Detroit Lions second-round pick, D’Andre Swift

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Julian Okwara, Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Rookie Roles: Detroit Lions third-round pick, Julian Okwara

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