How Spievey Fits with the Lions

Amari could step in as a starter immediately. He will compete for playing time with off-season aquisitions Chris Houston and Jonathon Wade and incumbent DeAngelo Smith for a starting spot or at least a nickel role.  He will also most likely see time on most coverage units.  This is a very good situation for him to step into as Detroit runs a very similar scheme to Iowa and he won't be asked to do things that are unfamiliar to him.  He should be playing to his strengths plus Detroit has really improved its pass rush with the addition of Kyle Vandenbosch and Ndamukong Suh.