Sophomore quarterback Phoenix Rodriguez will be back to lead the Lions ' offense. Rodriguez was 39-of-85 passing last season for 399 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions though missing most of the season with a couple of injuries.
" He is what you want in a player," said Collins. " I believe that lead by example is only the first step."
Collins said that not only does Rodriguez lead by example but " he teaches guys, he coaches guys."
Rodriguez played quarterback on both teams during the Lions ' Red-Black intrasquad scrimmage that capped spring training. He was 9-of-16 passing for 209 yards as the Red Team outscored the Black Team 20-15.
How were spring practices for the Lions?
" No. 1 I thought we were a much more physical team than what we ended up with last year,"
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