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Here's a recap of Ameer Abdullah's introductory press conference with the Detroit Lions:
Official introduction and a photo op with Roary
New #Lions RB Ameer Abdullah: pic.twitter.com/5r5KdL5ScJ
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) May 2, 2015
RB @Ameerguapo meeting @RoaryNFL on his tour of the #Lions' facility. pic.twitter.com/13C4gdpzUw
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 2, 2015
Jim Caldwell
On Abdullah's character:
Caldwell on Abdullah: "You can see he exudes character."
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
Caldwell wrote in his notes after Senior Bowl interview: "This is a guy who has some special qualities."
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015
On Abdullah's amazing family:
Lions coach Jim Caldwell said Ameer Abdullah was the youngest of nine children, all of whom were college graduates.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
Ameer Abdullah
On his pre-draft contact with the Lions:
Abdullah said he left the meeting with the #Lions at the senior bowl feeling pretty good that he was coming to Detroit.
— Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) May 2, 2015
Ameer Abdullah said he was hopeful the #Lions would be the team that was going to draft him. #DETpick
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) May 2, 2015
On being the youngest of nine children:
Ameer Abdullah: "I was the punching bag of the family" ... He's the youngest of 9 children, 6 sisters and 2 brothers
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) May 2, 2015
On his journey to Nebraska:
Abdullah said he ended up at Nebraska because he didn't start playing RB until he was a junior in HS. Was a DB before that.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) May 2, 2015
On Laken Tomlinson:
Abdullah on his Senior Bowl teammate Laken Tomlinson: "Oh, he's a monster."
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
On his favorite running back:
Ameer Abdullah asked for his favorite RBs. First name was Barry Sanders. "What's not to like?"
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) May 2, 2015
And finally, no context required:
Ameer Abdullah just said "laissez faire." Definitely a Jim Caldwell guy.
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 2, 2015