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Detroit Lions have their own uses of 'speed' and 'space' — in Aaron Glenn's new defense

Speed and space.

Those buzz words are sure to make every Michigan fan groan, and last week, new Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn co-opted them as his own in explaining and why Romeo Okwara and Trey Flowers will play as stand-up outside linebackers this fall.

"I think this game is actually transitioning to having more speed on the field," Glenn said. "When you look at those two guys, I think with their skill set, giving those guys a chance to play on the edge, I think it helps those guys. The thing I think that’s underestimated about both those guys, their ability to be able to play in space.