While Campbell and Glenn were position coaches in New Orleans, working with the tight ends and safeties respectively, Alexander was able to gain an appreciation for both coaches. In particular, he was able to grasp the methods that have since made Glenn one of the NFL's most highly coveted head coaching candidates for the future.

"I respect those guys a lot. I'm happy how they doing up here. I'm proud of them. I'm ready to go to war for them."

Lions coach Dan Campbell said Decker, who suffered a knee injury during the team's 24-6 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 24 and missed Detroit's Thanksgiving Day contest against the Chicago Bears, is considered day-to-day but is getting "better and better."