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Detroit Lions' Jeff Okudah 'got a little greedy' vs. Steelers; bigger role for Tom Kennedy?

When Jeff Okudah got beat deep for a 43-yard catch by Diontae Johnson in last week’s preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, it gave some Detroit Lions fans flashbacks of Okudah’s rough rookie season.

But Lions secondary coach Aubrey Pleasant said Monday he was happy with Okudah’s overall performance.

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“Started a little slow, rebounded very well,” Pleasant said. “To me, it’s not about how you start, it’s about your finish. That’s why they’re in the preseason and that’s why you see our starters out there trying to get better.