Why Derrick Barnes is the perfect fit for Lions’ difficult SAM role

Why Derrick Barnes is the perfect fit for Lions’ difficult SAM role

Pride of Detroit

The Detroit Lions’ SAM linebacker position isn’t for everybody. This offseason alone, the Lions have attempted to give those duties to both Mathieu Betts and James Houston, before scaling back those complicated roles from both defenders to allow them to focus on just being a pass rusher. But for Derrick Barnes, the SAM linebacker position…

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