News From Wednesday's Lions Workout

by Sean Yuille on Jun 9, 2011 12:00 PM EDT in Detroit Lions News

After taking a day off for the Detroit Lions' charity golf outing, the players resumed this week's workouts at Detroit Country Day on Wednesday. Below is a rundown of news and notes from the workout.

Around 32 Lions players attended Wednesday's workout. Brandon Pettigrew and Jack Williams made their workout debut, and Dre Bly was once again in attendance. Red Wings player Kris Draper also took part in the workout (I'll have more on him later).
The main reason why Nick Fairley hasn't and will not attend the Lions workouts is because of issues at home. What exactly those issues are is unclear, but Tom Kowalski said he "was told confidentially" that they are "totally legit." Maybe now people can get off his back for not being there.
Brandon Pettigrew decided to slim down this offseason, and already he is down to what he weighed in college (255 lbs.). He was 265 lbs. last season, and he likes weighing less because he can move better.

"I like the 255, being able to move," Pettigrew said. "Strength thrills but speed kills, and I still think I can get it done in the blocking game as well."
Pettigrew also said he is trying to work on becoming the quarterback's "go-to guy" by eliminating drops from his game.
None of the Lions' rookies were at Wednesday's workout. (Titus Young and Mikel Leshoure are at today's workout, though.)
Barry Sanders was at Country Day on Wednesday while the Lions were working out. It was just a coincidence, though, as Sanders was there because he has a son who goes to the school.
Jeff Backus doesn't have a problem talking to the media, but he doesn't want to answer questions about the lockout, the Lions or his contract status.
Philip Zaroo posted photos from Wednesday's workout.

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Hopefully Jack can get on the field this year..

Ive had high hopes for him ever since him getting here

by CR on Jun 9, 2011 12:21 PM EDT reply actions

tru nuff

would really like to see a 100% healthy Jack fight for dime

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by rames on Jun 10, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

I was wondering when you'd post the Pettigrew news.

Very, very impressive and it shows his dedication to trying to improve. We need many more like him.

But, I’m not surprised in the least. I’ve never seen a player who looks like he’s been kicked harder in the junk then Pettigrew when he drops a pass. The man cares deeply.

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by delusional on Jun 9, 2011 12:21 PM EDT reply actions

+1

I love reading about players ackknowledging their weaknesses, and trying to address them.

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by JCruize on Jun 9, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

in this day and age

with all the egos and everything, it is good to see a guy come out and be frank about his shortcomings. He’s always taken those drops to heart. I think he’ll continue his progression at getting better at it. He’s going to be a real force for years.

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by rames on Jun 10, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions

+100

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by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 10, 2011 7:10 AM EDT up reply actions

I like the fact that

Dre Bly is still hanging around and working out with the team. I think it sends a message to ownership and coaches that he WANTS to be here in Detroit and part of the Lions success. He’s not what he used to be, but he’s not done yet. Hopefully this labor situation will get resolved soon and the free agents will be able to be signed.

The Lions don’t need shut down corners, just quality corners who can cover for 4-7 seconds and can tackle in the open field.

by Detroitfantc on Jun 9, 2011 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe now people can get off his back for not being there

amen to that

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by The Profiler on Jun 9, 2011 2:09 PM EDT reply actions

well, his comments about not thinking he is falling behind are not helping his cause in the PR department.

Being around professionals, who really know what it takes, would do nothing but good for the kid. I mean, hell, Drapes was there working his butt off.

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by joshsun on Jun 9, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

and Dre Bly is there just starting to get a job.

by JCruize on Jun 9, 2011 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Man, this aint good...dont know that its bad

but it is not good. Beyond all the homerism, we are all mature enough FOOTBALL fans to know that rookies know about 1/100th (conservatively) of what they think they know and GB, Minny and Chi’s guards ARE NOT the sleepy eyed, cross bred, corn fed country bumpkins that infest ncaa boola boola football. These guys eat 22 year old self absorbed rookies for a light snack. I dont like it, no sir, not one bit.

by YpsilantiJeff on Jun 9, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Who are you referring to? Fairley?

His home obligations didn’t stop him from meeting Obama or heading to the golf course. It’s pure crap that he couldn’t of popped in a sweated with the fellas for a while.

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by delusional on Jun 9, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

totally agree. Makes me nervous he hasn’t shown up just once. I mean a top talent that fell to us because of work ethic concerns, understand what your perceived as, and notice what your fellow rookies are doing. I trust it will all work out but give us a bone.

by -Scott on Jun 9, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I feel the same way

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by rames on Jun 10, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions

One person I am alittle concerned about is Caleb Campbell

according to his twitter he is in Isreal. Was he at the first couple of workouts? Seems like all he tweets about about him being somewhere else. I have hopes for him to take another step forward this season. And given the current depth at the LB position, he could be needed to step up.

by JCruize on Jun 9, 2011 2:18 PM EDT reply actions

Caleb

I thought I read a while back that he worked out with Avril and the guys for some off the workouts but not the 2 major player organized workouts. I think there was a post workout tweet out there about it.

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by Home in Cleveland, Heart in Detroit on Jun 9, 2011 2:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Cool was not sure if he was there or not.

by JCruize on Jun 9, 2011 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Barry has a kid at Country Day as well????

Sean any news on what grade or sport he may play???? I would imagine Football but with the article on Popeye Jones’s kids playing Hockey you never know anymore.

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by davis0169 on Jun 9, 2011 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

Football...

…go to YouTube and search Barry Sanders Jr.

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by Droid6 on Jun 10, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Not the same kid.

That Barry Sanders “Jr.” (he’s not really Jr, they have different middle names) attends HS in Oklahoma City.

by Mavyrk on Jun 10, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah now that you mention it...

…I remember that the not Jr Barry Sanders went to HS in Oklahoma City. Damn I wish I had the money to send my kids to different HS’s in different states.

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by Droid6 on Jun 10, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Never mind it's probably not by choice.

Little Barry is the product of an earlier marriage.

"I don't take shit from anybody... If I have to throw somebody on their neck two times for them to understand that, it's that simple. They are not going to disgrace me." -Ndamukong Suh

by Droid6 on Jun 10, 2011 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Correct on your latter post.

He lives with his mother in OKC, if I recall correctly.

by Mavyrk on Jun 10, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the photos !

Nate’s elbow looks sick ! Good to see the boys working up a sweat. I’ve got a feeling come July, everyone will be at home in Allen Park. These fellows will be a step ahead and I appreciate their efforts !

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by Keevatron on Jun 9, 2011 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

Dre Bly...

love that he continues to come back for workouts and would love to see him in a Lions uniform.

Pettibeast is going to be hard to stop and more than likely will be Staffs go to guy especially in the redzone.

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by SmittyJ on Jun 9, 2011 10:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Staff loves CJ and Pett in the red

I gotta agree with him!

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by rames on Jun 10, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Like Del said, very impressed with my man Grew

Trying to become Staff’s favourite target. Sounds good.

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 10, 2011 7:11 AM EDT reply actions

Like Del said, very impressed with my man Grew

Trying to become Staff’s favourite target. Sounds good.

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 10, 2011 7:11 AM EDT reply actions

Like Del said, very impressed with my man Grew

Trying to become Staff’s favourite target. Sounds good.

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 10, 2011 7:12 AM EDT reply actions

Wow HE, I can tell you are very impressed! LOL

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by NorthLeft12 on Jun 10, 2011 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions