This is the second in a two-part series looking at the Lions heading into training camp. Today, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News looks at the defense. On Monday, he took a look at the offense.
Allen Park — As New England’s defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia often was expected to do more with less. The Patriots regularly spent less on that side of the ball, relying heavily on bargain-priced free agents and young players, while maintaining the organization’s annual expectation to compete with Super Bowls.
In Detroit, Patricia inherits a defense with a strong foundation of Pro Bowl-caliber talent at key spots, plus young, high-ceiling talent at multiple other positions.