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Glover Quin will be a difference maker for Lions

Found June 01, 2013 on The Penalty Flag:
PLAYERS: Glover Quin
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
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Glover Quin has been over looked and under valued after the focus put on Dashon Goldson this off-season. The Lions needed help in the secondary and Glover Quin is the perfect addition as well as an upgrade. Drafted by the Houston Texans in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft, he initially played cornerback for the Texans as he did in college at the University of New Mexico. Per NFL.com, he started 12 of 15 games for the Texans in his first year, when the Texans decided to move him to free safety... Read more
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