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5 things to watch as Lions open up OTAs

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions wrap up the first round of Organized Team Activities on Thursday at team headquarters. The late-morning practice will be open to reporters, which provides the first opportunity to see the squad on the field under new coach Matt Patricia.

Here are five things to watch:

How 'bout that defense: In another offseason of sweeping change, perhaps nothing will look more different than Detroit's defense. It's undergoing a major makeover under new coach Matt Patricia, and GM Bob Quinn has already hinted that we're in for some surprises. Detroit is expected to be ditching its 4-3 scheme for a more versatile look that features a lot of three-man fronts.