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Ryan Broyles is the type of wide receiver who can take advantage of the extra attention opposing defenses pay to Calvin Johnson.

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The Detroit Lions are looking to bounce back after last season's dismal 4-12 finish.

While every player has a role, some are more important than others. Here's the fourth segment of our week-long look at the 25 players most critical to the team's success in 2013.

10. Ryan Broyles, WR (Last season: Not ranked)

The Lions have so many offensive weapons, but Broyles has the potential to be the team's most reliable chain mover. Coming off a second ACL tear, there's a possibility he'll start slow, but once he's back at full speed, the highly productive slot receiver has a knack for finding open space against zone coverages.

9. Riley Reiff, OT (Last season: No. 24)

Last year's first-round draft pick goes from being a situational blocking tight end to the starting left tackle. Reiff made one start at the position last season, performing admirably against the Houston Texans. Regardless of the pedigree, there's a natural level of uncertainty when you have a young, inexperienced player blocking your franchise quarterback's blindside.

8. Louis Delmas, S (Last season: No. 3)

There's little question, when Delmas is healthy, the Lions' defense is better. Unfortunately, over the past two seasons, staying on the field has been a issue. Multiple knee injuries have cost him 11 games and many more practices.

Detroit improved its depth at the safety spot this offseason, adding Glover Quin in free agency, but the best-case scenario involves the pair sharing the field and developing into a dynamic, play-making duo.

7. Chris Houston, CB (Last season: No. 7)

Detroit's efforts to bulk up in the secondary have been frequently discussed. But despite adding several larger cornerbacks to the roster over the past two years, the Lions made a long-term commitment to Houston this offseason, signing the 5-foot-11, 178-pounder to a five-year deal.

Houston didn't make as many big plays last season as he did in 2011, but he still led the team with 11 pass breakups, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. While the Lions will use training camp to figure out who will start on the opposite side of the field, they can count on Houston handling opponents' top receiving option each week.

6. Ndamukong Suh, DT (Last season: No. 2)

This ranking probably seems surprisingly low for Suh, and I would understand if you disagree, but 2012 was probably his best all-around season and the Lions still finished 4-12 and the defense still gave up more than 27 points per game.

Suh's durability has been a huge plus for the Lions. He needs to continue to do what he does best, getting after the quarterback, while continuing to improve against the run.