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ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Calvin Johnsons retirement leaves a huge void for the Detroit Lions.Detroit will face defenses for the first time in a decade without one of its players drawing double coverage on almost every snap.Johnson walked away from the Lions and the league in March, announcing his retirement at the age of 30. The move rekindled memories of Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders cutting his career short with the same franchise.As great as Johnson was though, the Lions were not very successful even with the spectacular wide receiver in the lineup. They were 7-9 last season, finishing below .500 for the seventh time in his nine-year career.If Detroit cant protect quarterback Matthew Stafford better and fails to run the ball effectively, whether Johnson suited up for another season will likely be a moot point.Stafford has been sacked 89 times the past two years, ranking among NFL leaders. The Lions averaged a league-low 83.4 yards rushing per game last season.That is on us, guard Larry Warford said. We learned a lot from that and weve got to share that knowledge with the new guys.Detroits rookie general manager Bob Quinn, who worked his way up in the New England Patriots front office, tried to address a glaring need by drafting offensive tackle Taylor Decker in the first round, center Graham Glasgow in the third and guard Joe Dahl in the fifth round.All three of them are great players and I could see each of them playing key roles for us this year, Warford said.Here are some other things to watch as the Lions enter training camp:THE REPLACEMENTS: Detroit signed wide receiver Marvin Jones to a five-year, $40 million contract just days after Johnson announced his retirement. Jones will be the teams No. 2 option in the passing game behind Golden Tate. Jones set career highs with 65 receptions and 816 yards receiving last year in his third season with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Lions also hope one of the veterans they signed -- Jeremy Kerley, Andre Roberts and Andre Caldwell -- can become their No. 3 receiver. Detroit will also count on a pair of younger players, Corey Fuller and TJ Jones, becoming relatively prominent players after having limited roles.NEW BOSS IN TOWN: Quinn has subtly reshaped Detroits roster, making a commitment to bolstering both lines and choosing not to make too big of a splash in free agency. Team owner Martha Firestone Ford shook up the franchise last season, firing a pair of longtime executives, team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew. She gave Quinn his first chance to lead an NFL front office, banking on him bringing some of what he learned from one of the leagues top teams to the Motor City. Quinn was the Patriots director of pro scouting for the previous four seasons after serving as assistant director of pro personnel for two years in his 16-year career with the franchise.COACHING CONTINUITY: Quinn could have fired Jim Caldwell and hired a new coach and staff, but allowed him to return with an 18-14 mark in two seasons with one loss in the playoffs. The Lions also retained offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, who replaced the fired Joe Lombardi midway through last season, and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, a head coaching candidate after last season. That makes things operate a little bit more smoothly, Caldwell said.HOT HAND: Stafford, drafted No. 1 overall by Detroit in 2009, is coming off the best stretch of his career. He threw 19 TDs and just two interceptions over the last eight games, six of which Detroit won after a 1-7 start. If wed have had a couple more games, I think wed have kept it heading even farther in the right direction, Cooter said. But hopefully, were going to pick up right where we left off.LEANING ON LEVY: The Lions are welcoming back linebacker DeAndre Levy, one of their top players when healthy. He played only one game last season, shortly after signing a four-year extension, because of a hip injury that led to season-ending surgery. Levy was a second-team, All-Pro player in 2014 thanks a mix of physical ability and a mental edge. Levy takes off so fast on his reads, Caldwell said. Jim Bob asked the question, `Does he know what plays coming? ... Its really uncanny.---Online:AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLJacob Bruun Larsen Dortmund Jersey . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. Eric Oelschlagel Jersey . 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Tim Robin Johnsgard had the lone goal for Norway (0-2).John Souttar believes he can get his career back on track after completing a Deadline Day move to Hearts from Dundee United.The Scotland U21 international arrived at Tynecastle for an undisclosed fee after a move to take Osman Sow to Chinese football gave the Edinburgh side extra transfer funds to spend.Souttar made 21 of his 73 appearances for United this season after breaking into their team at the age of just 16 in 2013. But having been involved in a relegation fight which the Tannadice side are currently losing, he is happy to go in a different direction with his new side.Souttar, who has signed a three and a half-year told Hearts News: Im delighted to have signed. I think Im joining a brilliant club at a great time.There are so many exciting things happening at this club and Robbie Neilson is a coach who likes to give young players like myself their chance. Souttar swaps Dundee Uniteds relegation fight for chasing a European place with Hearts Im really looking forward to getting stuck in and getting my career back on track. I would like to say thank you to all the fans and the people at Dundee Uniited for their support over the years and who gave me the chance to play football.ddddddddddddHearts head coach Neilson added: Im really happy to get John here to Hearts. Hes a player who weve admired for a long time and Im delighted to secure him. Robbie Neilson believes Hearts recruitment of Souttar reflects their commitment to developing young players We see John as one of the brightest prospects in Scotland and one who we can develop further.It shows the intent of Hearts to not only develop young players from our own academy but recruit them too and continue their development.Souttar will be available to make his Hearts debut in Sundays Scottish Cup fifth round tie against Edinburgh rivals Hibernian at Tynecastle this Sunday, live on Sky Sports.Meanwhile, midfielder Danny Swanson has joined Premiership rivals St Johnstone on an 18-month deal after leaving Hearts by mutual consent on Monday.Also See:Transfer CentreLatest transfer newsTransfer bettingPaper Talk ' ' '