NFL Scouting Combine came and went this past week in Indianapolis. While on its surface the combine is a place for teams to get a look at -- and talk to -- draft prospects they'll spend the next two months poring over,

INDIANAPOLIS -- Derrick Barnes impressed in his do-it-all linebacker role for the Detroit Lions before his season-ending knee injury.

Because you can expect a lot of someone, and sometimes it’s okay if they don’t reach those expectations. To me, we have standards in Detroit. "We have standards by the way we’re gonna play defense, and it’s never okay to not meet those standards,

Dan Campbell said he's been preparing Kelvin Sheppard to be a defensive coordinator for two years, and feels new offensive coordinator John Morton brings important factors to the Lions: creativity and comfort.

The Detroit Lions are building their defensive scheme based off the players on the roster and could look to the NFL Draft to add more depth & versatility to the linebacker room.