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Adam Duerson
September 01, 2008
Ernie Sims LINEBACKER
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September 01, 2008

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Ernie Sims
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Brian Urlacher says it takes three years for a middle linebacker to grasp the Tampa Two defense. Sims, who led the Lions in tackles last season, is entering his third year. He acknowledges he was overchasing in '07: "This year [the defensive backs] will make their plays, and I'll make mine." Sims's tackle total may drop, but Detroit will be better for it.

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