On this week’s episode of Twentyman in the Huddle, Lions safeties coach Brian Duker joins Tim Twentyman to discuss the back end of Detroit’s defense. After diving in to Duker’s background as a defensive analyst for the Baltimore Ravens, the two break down the acquisition of DeShon Elliott, Ifeatu Melifonwu’s possible position change and why the Lions jumped at the chance to draft Kerby Joseph in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Highlights include:
0:00-0:26: Podcast introduction
0:27-2:28: What does the role of defensive analyst entail?
2:29-3:55: How has Duker’s past as a defensive analyst helped prepare him for his current job?
3:56-4:30: Discussing Duker’s past work with Aaron Glenn in Cleveland in 2015
4:31-4:51: What is Duker’s educational background?
4:52-6:58: What can the Lions do to become a more consistent defensive unit like Baltimore’s?
6:59-7:56: How is working alongside Lions defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant?
7:57-9:03: What are the Lions getting in new safety...