Allen Park — The Detroit Lions are bringing back a familiar face to coach the team's cornerbacks next season, hiring former Pro Bowler Dre' Bly.
Bly, a second-round pick in the 1999 NFL Draft, played 11 seasons in the NFL, including four with the Lions from 2003-06. In Detroit, the playmaking cornerback earned Pro Bowl honors in both 2003 and 2004, tallying 19 total interceptions during his time with the franchise.
For his career, Bly racked up an impressive 43 interceptions and broke up 150 passes. For the past three years, he has been coaching the cornerbacks at his alma mater, the University of North Carolina.