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Lions training camp preview: Five players primed for a rebound

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions open training camp next week.

We've already explored the position battles we'll be watching, as well as potential breakout candidates. Today, we'll consider five players positions for a rebound in 2019.

u25ba Quarterback Matthew Stafford

Trying to assess how much blame Stafford deserves for last season opens us up to larger debates about the quarterback, but circumstances were certainly less than ideal. His top tight end was cut before the season and not adequately replaced, then his most-productive receiver was traded at the deadline. Finally, injuries, namely to Marvin Jones and Kerryon Johnson, caused offensive production to flat line down the stretch.