Ron Stewart on Sam LaPorta

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This is somebody that is in a really strong offense in the Detroit Lions who will sleepwalk to being a top 10 unit... I do think Drew Petting, a guy who just had all that success with Trey McBride, will be great in this role with Sam Leaporta.

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Sam Leaporta is in a really strong offense in the Detroit Lions who will sleepwalk to being a top 10 unit, and new offensive coordinator Drew Petting, who had success with Trey McBride, should be great in this role.

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