THE Detroit Lions received favorable reviews for making the decision to trade for veteran defensive end Za’Darius Smith.

With an obvious need along the defensive line, Detroit has now added a veteran with significant experience in the NFC North.

Head coach Dan Campbell spoke with Fox 2 Detroit’s Dan Miller on Tuesday and shared his initial thoughts on the Lions’ addition of the 32-year-old defensive lineman.

“It’s good to have him here. It brings an element of robustness. Intelligent football player, can take advantage. Can take advantage and rush, close the pocket,” said Campbell. “He’s just a really good complementary piece that I think is going to work well with our guys.”

Miller, the team’s play-by-play voice, shared a simple note written on a notepad.

“See the quarterback, hit the quarterback. I like it,” Campbell said, after seeing the note. “It’s going to work. Yes, he does. He really provides a lot. I feel like this guy is a total defensive end, and he can definitely get to the quarterback.”

Strategist Jared Goffappearing in his weekly radio interview with the flagship radio station, said: “It’s exciting. Obviously I saw the news this morning that might be coming here, and yeah, it’s exciting. I think Brad (Holmes) and those guys did a great working year after year at this time, doing it. move or don’t move and be patient. If we are able to take a step or two today, that would be great.”

Further reading

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