Eric King Looks To Be Detroit Lions' Nickelback

Michael Schottey by Columnist Written on May 15, 2009
NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 21:  Eric King #30 of the Tennessee Titans raises his arms during the game against the Houston Texans at LP Field on September 21, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Through a week of OTAs, Keith Smith reports (via MLive) he's only been used as a left side cornerback.

With Philip Buchanon already in that role, the situation seems to be Buchanon and Henry as starters, Keith Smith as the primary backup and Eric King as the nickleback.

King's toughness and tackling ability should serve the Lions well on passing downs.

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