Allen Park — From the outside looking in, the Detroit Lions invested surprisingly little in its linebackers this offseason.
Whichever way you slice it, the group underperformed a year ago, the first season under coordinator Aaron Glenn. But instead of adding a high-profile upgrade via free agency or the draft, the Lions retained most of last year's pieces and didn't select a linebacker until the sixth round of the draft.
It's understandable if that strategy doesn't inspire confidence, but make no mistake about it, the Lions believe in what they're doing at the position.