Deshea Townsend, the defensive back coach for the incoming Lions, delivers a message to incoming students…..

The Detroit Lions have replaced their pass defensive coordinator following yet another season of poor play. Deshea Townsend will take over as coordinator of the defensive pass game and coach of the defensive backs. After just one season in that position, former defensive backs coach Brian Duker resigned to join the Miami Dolphins, and Dre’ Bly, the coach of cornerbacks, was let go.

Townsend was a cornerback with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most of his 11 NFL seasons. Since 2011, he has been a coach. Most recently, he was the cornerbacks coach and passed

New pupils get a message from Deshea Townsend, the defensive back coach for the new Lions.

Deshea Townsend has already spoken with his new students, but the Lions’ pass defense will need to improve significantly.

After another subpar season, the Detroit Lions have brought in a new pass defensive coordinator. Deshea Townsend will assume the role of defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator. Dre’ Bly, the cornerbacks coach, was fired after just one season in that role, while previous defensive backs coach Brian Duker departed to join the Miami Dolphins.

Townsend spent the most of his 11 NFL seasons as a cornerback with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has been a coach since 2011. Most lately, he was concerned.