by Tom Kowalski
Tuesday June 17, 2008, 12:03 AM
It's hard not to like Paris Lenon. The seven-year veteran is one of those guys who has good all-around athleticism, knows how to play the game, has a burning competitive spirit and just refuses to stay off the field.
During his early years with the Packers - where he was on the practice squad as a rookie and then started 12 games four seasons later - the knock on Lenon was his quickness. He has good speed but he wasn't fluid in the defense and looked slow in making plays.
Lenon arrived in Detroit two years ago and flourished in the Tampa Two system because it allowed him to couple his football smarts with his athletic ability. Lenon was one of the first linebackers on the team to "get it'' and showed how effective the system could be. Lenon was very good in covering backs and, because he trusted his keys, he rarely allowed them much yardage after the catch.
Because he doesn't have the big power to play the middle, the Lions wanted to move him back to his more natural position on the strong side. However, the Lions are going to keep Lenon in the middle until rookie Jordon Dizon proves he can handle the position.
MY THOUGHTS
Paris isnt a bad linebacker but i think it isnt too long before Campbell is up and running at SLB and he will be either out or on the bench. Hopefully Dizon can take control of the MLB position so Lenon will have a much better year on the strong side. The position really does suit him better and we would have 3 good starting LB's that can cover and tackle.
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