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Five things to watch as Detroit Lions open minicamp

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Allen Park — The Detroit Lions open their three-day minicamp on Tuesday. Here are five things we'll be monitoring.

Will stars show?

We're about to learn how serious cornerback Darius Slay and defensive tackle Damon Harrison are in pursuit of new contracts. The difference between this three-day minicamp and the offseason activities that have preceded it is that minicamp is mandatory.

Sure, there are a handful of players around the league who have skipped minicamps in recent years, but it comes with a hefty fine.