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Detroit Lions observations: Matt Patricia emphasizing goal-line work

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks about running back Theo RIddick. Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Lions weren't a very good goal-line team last year. Their failings in the red zone cost them a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and that loss was one of the things that ultimately kept them out of the playoffs.

But Matt Patricia has a plan to change that, and it's not just about his new defensive scheme or the Lions' changing personnel.

The Lions have started each of their first two practices of training camp with a goal-line drill.