Tion Green speaks fast, like a man who wants to overcome obstacles and make up ground in a hurry.
Green is not daunted about the prospect of having to do both this year as an undrafted free agent trying to win a roster spot with the Detroit Lions.
Green is taking advice from wherever he can get it – and he says he has gotten plenty from teammates who pass along what they have learned from their experience in the NFL.
Even long snapper Don Muhlbach, who’s going into his 14th season as a Lion, has passed along tips on how Green can take advantage of his opportunity.