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The Detroit Lions recently hosted free agent receiver Josh Cribbs, but knee issues might explain why he left town without a contract.

Special teams are where many late round draftees and UDFAs have the opportunity to make their mark on a team's 53-man roster.

The solution could be on the free agent market, where Josh Cribbs is still looking for a job.

Later this month, the Lions will start "Phase Three" of the offseason training program, which is when they'll begin the first of 10 allotted organized team activity practices.

After the signing of Reggie Bush , the Detroit Lions appeared to have plenty of talent at the running back position.

It's not the Oscars but it's the best Washington can serve up in the glittery category: It's time... In need of an outside threat to stretch defenses vertically, the Lions took Virginia Tech's Corey Fuller with the third pick of the sixth round.

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett is examining position groups in advance of Thursday's draft.

Calvin Johnson is the best receiver in the NFL, but as the Lions proved last year, even he needs a sidekick.