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Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia values versatility over past performance

Shawn Windsor, Dave Birkett & Carlos Monarrez discuss biggest reason for concern & optimism for 2018 Detroit Lions, then predict opener vs. Jets. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Lions cut defensive end Anthony Zettel last week. On the surface, this was mildly surprising.

Go a little deeper and it tells us everything about where the new regime hopes to go.

Zettel led the team in snaps last year on the defensive line. He was second in the team in sacks.

And Matt Patricia said … so what?