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'Hard Knocks' recap: Focus shifts off Lions coaches to players and family members

The opening episode of this season's "Hard Knocks" focused on Lions coach Dan Campbell and his bevy of assistants with extensive NFL playing experience. In the second installment of the HBO documentary series that aired Tuesday night, the spotlight shifted to a small group of players, as well as a couple of their family members.

It starts with Malcolm Rodriguez, the sixth-round draft pick out of Oklahoma State. There's been no question he's been a camp darling, but the NFL Films crew was able to provide additional insight into the rookie linebacker's rapid rise up the depth chart.