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The Lions successfully drafted Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh, Brandon Pettigrew, Louis Delmas and Titus Young. Detroit's front office deserves kudos for previously signing linebacker Justin Durant, receiver Nate Burleson and linebacker Stephen Tulloch.
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Jackson and Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson, whom current general manager Tom Heckert drafted in 2008 when he was with the Eagles. Super Bowl hero WR Mario Manningham of the New York Giants is a native of Warren, Ohio, and he might be a potential...
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New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (R) avoids Detroit Lions outside linebacker Justin Durant during the third quarter of their NFL NFC wildcard playoff football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 7, 2012. View Photo »
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I think speed is the main thing that we have [on defense] ... We have speed at every position. I think it all started with the new GM [Martin Mayhew] coming in, and Coach [Jim] Schwartz establishing a different thing here in Detroit. They brought in veteran guys like myself. We are all just gelling toge...
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NFL's most prolific offenses -- the Lions' defense wasn't satisfied after taking a small step back from the previous season. In 2010, the defense allowed 343.6 yards and ranked 21st in the NFL. In 2011, the defense allowed 367.6 yards and ranked 23rd. ...
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Tulloch turned out to be as good as advertised and Durant was probably a little better than Lions fans thought he'd be. "He's the quarterback of our defense," Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said of Tulloch, who led the team with 111 tackles this...
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(First of two-part series. Today a look at the Lions' defense; Saturday will examine the offense.) ALLEN PARK — Martin Mayhew, the Lions' general manager, isn't in denial. He knows the Lions' defense played poorly down the stretch, particularly in the f
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (C) is pressured by (L to R) Detroit Lions outside linebacker Justin Durant, middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh during the first half of their NFL NFC wildcard playoff football game... View Photo »
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I've always kind of wanted to show people that there is talent out there ... I've always carried with me that I went to a 1AA school and black college. I play every game with a chip on my shoulder.
– Justin Durant SOURCE: The Huffington Post -
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I've republished the applicable chart in this post. The slide roughly coincided with injuries to cornerback Chris Houston and safety Louis Delmas. Linebacker Justin Durant was also limited by a hamstring injury. But injuries or not, it was eye-popping...
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Missed a couple opportunities there. But it was really more about missed opportunities on defense. And with a team like the Saints, they're going to get some yards. But you've got to find a way to stop drives." On his disappointment over officials...
About Justin Durant
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Justin Durant (born November 21, 1985) is an American football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Jaguars in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hampton. Full Article
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Detroit Lions linebacker Justin Durant runs a drill during NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. , Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011.
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New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (R) avoids Detroit Lions outside linebacker Justin Durant during the third quarter of their NFL NFC wildcard playoff football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 7, 2012.
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (C) is pressured by (L to R) Detroit Lions outside linebacker Justin Durant, middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh during the first half of their NFL NFC wildcard playoff football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, January...
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 04: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by outside linebacker Justin Durant #52 of the Detroit Lions in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) is tackled by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Justin Durant (52) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Detroit Lions Justin Durant during the second half of their NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan November 24, 2011.
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Chicago Bears running back Marion Barber (24) is gang-tackled by Detroit Lions defenders Justin Durant (52), Cliff Avril (92), Stephen Tulloch (55), and Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 in Chicago.
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DETROIT, MI - CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Justin Durant of the Detroit Lions poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - CIRCA 2010: In this handout photo provided by the NFL, Justin Durant of the Jacksonville Jaguars poses for his 2010 NFL headshot circa 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Justin Durant runs a drill during NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. , Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011.
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