Detroit Lions have big plans for defensive back Brian Branch

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions were thrilled with Brian Branch’s rookie season—and they’ve got even more on his plate moving forward. Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch had a stellar rookie season, but the team has even bigger plans for the 22-year-old defender moving forward.
Many have wondered if the fact that the Lions have not gone out and signed a safety in free agency was a sign that they were preparing to play Branch—who was almost