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Dan Campbell: If second-year players don't improve, Detroit Lions are 'in trouble'

The Detroit Lions got good contributions from last year's rookie class.

Amon-Ra St. Brown led the team in receiving, Penei Sewell shined while playing both offensive tackle positions and Alim McNeill flashed as a run-stopping force on the defensive line.

But Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday he expects more from that group now that they are in their second NFL season, and if they don't produce the Lions could be in for a long year.

"I mean, we’re counting on it," Campbell said. "We got to have it. I mean if they don’t make a jump, we’re in trouble.