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There’s an obvious size difference between the two, but Cunningham’s comparison seems to highlight Dizon’s speed and athleticism. It may also say something about old Gun’s age (63) and declining eyesight. The Lions currently envision last year’s second-rounder as a nickel linebacker and have talked about using him as a blitzer from the outside.

The newly secretive Lions aren’t saying the injury’s exact extent, but he’s almost certainly not going to be ready for Week 3. Sims has 14 tackles (eight solo) and a fumble recovery through two games. His backups are rookie DeAndre Levy and 2008 surprise second-round pick Jordon Dizon.

Middle man Larry Foote (team-best nine stops) is the best bet for production among Detroit linebackers with Sims out, but Levy is shaping up as a solid long-term prospect. He got the nod Sunday over Jordon Dizon.

It’s unclear if the Lions knew about this beforehand. We doubt the team did considering Dizon went 45th overall -- earlier than expected. Like Frostee Rucker in 2006, the NFL can discipline players arrested during the pre-draft process.

Dizon is hardly even a threat to starting MLB Paris Lenon at this point. The rookie from Colorado may only play on special teams early in the year.

He’s far behind MLB Paris Lenon and will not be moved to the strong side. Dizon needs to play at some point this season, but his IDP stock is falling.

Dizon executed his assignments to perfection in the opener and made five stops in just 14 snaps. This is an IDP situation to watch, but avoid for now.

They seem to be basing their opinion solely on the fact that Dizon’s event happened before he was in the league. But that wouldn’t necessarily absolve him. Dizon also seems likely to be entered into the league’s substance abuse program.