The Detroit Lions, who had trouble with schematic concepts against the Chicago Bears, wanted to make adjustments to their defence. Khalil Dorsey, a standout special teams gunner at the cornerback position, waited patiently for his chance to show off his abilities. After a full training camp, not many predicted Dorsey to defeat Starling Thomas, but the coaching staff saw a player who could make multiple contributions.
Dorsey played 69 percent of the defensive snaps against the Broncos, resulting in a 55.2 coverage grade (44 defensive snaps) and a 54.1 PFF grade. As the game progressed, Dorsey’s comfort level increased because the coaching staff placed a strong emphasis on him playing his assigned role.
After practice on Wednesday, Dorsey said to All Lions, “I was definitely nervous at first.” “And then, as the series progressed, I started to feel a little more at ease. But yes, I was merely attempting to execute the “1 of 11″ that my coaches have instructed me to do. Don’t do everyone else’s work; just do yours.”
The 25-year-old, according to defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, had been practicing at a high level and was pressing the coaching staff to give him a chance because Jerry Jacob’s problems were hurting the defence. “He’s physically strong, quick, and about as tough. He hasn’t gotten many reps playing the corner, so pay attention. But considering what he’s accomplished for us on special teams, I think he’s one of the best gunners in this game,” Glenn remarked. “He is still developing, but he is already a corner. He is a sprinting corner.
“We want to provide him with every chance to demonstrate his abilities in public. I’ve said it a lot: if you compete, you’ll have an opportunity to play for me. He performed well for us and deserved that.”
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