Detroit Lions Isaiah Buggs Returns to NFL Practice

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs practiced Monday ahead of their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Lions' new secondary players will have a chance to shine against the NFL's greatest quarterback in the Chiefs game.

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In a Monday news conference, defensive backs coach Brian Duker defined the unit.

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"I think what we've seen so far in practice is that it's a very opportunistic, intelligent group," Duker added.

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I expect them to recognize formations and attacking concepts and seize the ball. I think that's our identity and hope it comes up Thursday.

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Patrick Mahomes has guided the Chiefs to greatness in five seasons as a starter.

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Duker said "He just continues to get better understanding defenses".

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The repetitions in their scheme are natural for him, but I think he has a fair notion of where the ball will go pre-snap based on the looks he's getting.

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After the snap, he has a short read on how maybe I thought I was receiving this coverage and it changed, but now I know where the football should go.

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The coaching staff emphasizes covering until the play is whistled over, regardless of how long it takes.

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