CB changes will allow Lions' Aaron Glenn to utilize aggressive style of defense he prefers

Allen Park — A good football coach surrenders schematic preferences in favor of what their players do best, but in an ideal world, the two things overlap. That wasn't the case with the Detroit Lions' secondary in 2023. Going back to his playing days, defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn always has had an affinity for man coverage, particularly press-man. But to better match his personnel, especially after free-agent addition Emmanuel Moseley tore his ACL two plays into his season debut, the Lions played significantly more zone than previous seasons. So while this offseason overhaul of the cornerback position was very much about upgrading the team's personnel, it was also a priority for general manager