The Detroit Lions enter training camp facing new questions at cornerback, and longtime beat writer Dave Birkett believes some of those concerns could have been addressed months ago.
During an appearance on Crunch Time Sports on Woodward Sports Network, Birkett questioned whether Detroit general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell did enough to protect the roster against the possibility that Terrion Arnold's legal situation could worsen.
Arnold, a former first-round pick, had been connected to allegations involving an alleged kidnapping and robbery plot dating back to February. Arnold's attorney and representatives denied the allegations.
The Lions publicly stood behind Arnold while the situation developed. Birkett's concern centers less on that public support and more on whether the organization should have created a stronger contingency plan at cornerback.
Birkett argued that the reporting available before free agency should have encouraged Detroit to prepare for the possibility that Arnold might not remain available.
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During an appearance on Crunch Time Sports on Woodward Sports Network, Birkett questioned whether Detroit general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell did enough to protect the roster against the possibility that Terrion Arnold's legal situation could worsen.
Arnold, a former first-round pick, had been connected to allegations involving an alleged kidnapping and robbery plot dating back to February. Arnold's attorney and representatives denied the allegations.
The Lions publicly stood behind Arnold while the situation developed. Birkett's concern centers less on that public support and more on whether the organization should have created a stronger contingency plan at cornerback.
Birkett argued that the reporting available before free agency should have encouraged Detroit to prepare for the possibility that Arnold might not remain available.
#detroit #whether #allegations
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