Teryl Austin talks about Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley, cornerbacks and much more

In addition to formally introducing offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi on Friday, the Detroit Lions held a press conference with defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. Austin touched on a variety of topics, including Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley, the Lions' cornerbacks and much more. Here's a recap of his presser:

Jim Caldwell on Austin:

Jim Caldwell: New DC Teryl Austin has 5 children, new OC Joe Lombardi has 6. "These guys have a football team."

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Caldwell says DC Teryl Austin is demanding and tough, but develops relationship and is trustworthy. #Lions

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Austin on Ndamukong Suh:

Austin on Ndamukong Suh: "The one thing I can tell from talking to the guy is he really wants to win." #Lions

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Austin on Nick Fairley:

Austin on DT Nick Fairley: "When he's on the top of his game, he's really good." #Lions

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Teryl Austin says he has to "figure out how" to motivate Nick Fairley "to be a dominant player in 16 games." #Lions

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) February 7, 2014

Austin on his philosophy with cornerbacks:

Teryl Austin thinks you need to find bigger cornerbacks as an ideal. Almost all of his starting corners have been 6-foot or taller. #Lions

— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) February 7, 2014

Austin said his ideal CB has size to match up with bigger WRs, toughness that he's not afraid to tackle and great ball skills.

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Austin said there will be an emphasis on getting interceptions in practice, not just pass break-ups. #Lions

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Austin said ball skills are also critical -- If you have a guy that can’t intercept a ball, teams are going to attack him. #Lions

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Austin: "My feeling is this, in the NFL you can’t have enough corners. ...

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Austin on the Lions' cornerbacks:

Teryl Austin says cornerback is one of the areas the #Lions want to shore up. Says you can never have too much depth there.

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) February 7, 2014

Austin said he could tell Slay was having growing pains last year, but sees reasons for optimism. Needs to make him more consistent.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Austin compared Lions CB Darius Slay to Ravens CB Jimmy Smith .. said Slay "has a lot of talent, a lot of room to improve"

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Austin on the Lions' defensive difference-makers:

Austin cited "difference-makers" on defense: Suh, Fairley, Levy, Tulloch, Delmas. #Lions

— Detroit Lions (@DetroitLionsNFL) February 7, 2014

Austin on how he plans to generate pressure:

Austin said he wants to have a mixture of 4-man rush and blitz. Can't have too much of either.

— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) February 7, 2014

Austin: "I can promise you this, we won’t be blitzing every play and we won’t be four-man rushing every play."

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Austin on run defense:

Austin on the run defense: "we create havoc in the opponent’s backfield." #Lions

— Detroit Lions (@DetroitLionsNFL) February 7, 2014

Austin on discipline:

Austin on disciplining mistakes: "If you tolerate them, they'll keep making them." His approach: "Come stand by me." #Lions

— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) February 7, 2014

Austin said if a player shows a pattern of undisciplined behavior, he's not afraid to bench him, even if it's a first-round pick.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014

Austin on his coaching influences:

Austin said some of his biggest coaching influences are Caldwell, Ray Rhodes and Lloyd Carr: "I've got a special place for Lloyd Carr."

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 7, 2014

Austin also lists Colts coach Chuck Pagano as one of his biggest influences. They worked together in Baltimore.

— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) February 7, 2014