Beyond Campbell and Rodriguez, the Lions will likely play the LB3 role even more situationally. When they need a box SAM, Nowaske is the most likely candidate, while Niemann should step into ...

but he does have the versatility to play in the box at the linebacker level. Look for him to be used as a potential LB3/DB5 or 6, and operate in coverage as well as a blitzer. This will be the ...