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Bob Quinn: Few 'sure bets in free agency' but Detroit Lions money well spent

Lions GM Bob Quinn discusses why Trey Flowers, Jesse James and Justin Coleman were fits in free agency, at NFL owners meetings March 24, 2019 in Ariz. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

PHOENIX — The Detroit Lions gave Trey Flowers the biggest contract of anyone in free agency this offseason, and made Justin Coleman the highest-paid slot cornerback in the NFL.

And while some across the league blanched at the eye-popping money the Lions handed out in free agency — more than $160 million in contracts to their four biggest signings — general manager Bob Quinn said Monday he's not worried about his high-priced signings living up to their deals.