Detroit Lions Training Camp: Notes From Day 1 Of Practice
by Sean Yuille on Jul 29, 2011 4:59 PM EDT
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PrintThe Detroit Lions held their first practice of training camp this morning. Below is a rundown of news from the practice.
- Today's practice was forced to move indoors because of the bad weather that rolled through Michigan last night. As a result, season ticket holders were unable to attend, so they will be invited to another practice at a later date.
- The practice was "crisp" despite it being the first one of training camp.
- Alphonso Smith's foot injury happened three weeks ago during a workout. Although he is currently on the PUP list because of the injury, he expects to be good to go for the start of the regular season.
- Amari Spievey started at safety alongside Louis Delmas during today's practice, and Jason Fox was starting in place of the injured Jeff Backus at left tackle. Other personnel things worth noting (via Tom Kowalski): Johnny Culbreath was the second-string OT; Lawrence Jackson was starting in place of the unsigned Cliff Avril; Zack Follett and Isaiah Ekejiuba started at outside linebacker; and the starting cornerbacks were Aaron Berry and Nathan Vasher.
(More after the jump)
- Speaking of Berry, Jim Schwartz said he "looked outstanding." I think he will be a player to watch during training camp.
- By all accounts, Jason Hanson practiced very well and showed no signs of last year's injury.
- Calvin Johnson said despite it being the first practice, Matthew Stafford is already testing him. By the sounds of it, the two are already showing off their on-field connection.
- Mikel Leshoure said the first practice was a "little tough" for him because he had to take his conditioning test right before it, but he added that it will get easier from here.
- Schwartz apparently said the playbook for the defensive line is about half a page long and only has two words: "kick butt."
- Schwartz also joked that with how busy Ndamukong Suh's offseason was, there were more sightings of Suh than big foot.
- The Lions' official site has audio from Stafford, Schwartz, Suh and Fairley.
- Dave Birkett reports that there are nameplates in the Lions locker room for Bobby Carpenter and Turk McBride, and there is also one for somebody named Pitcock (possibly Quinn Pitcock). Perhaps that's an indication that they will be signed soon.
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good to know Phonze was hurt a little while ago
Hopefully he’s got fresh legs come Tampa!
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I freaking love our coach
Schwartz apparently said the playbook for the defensive line is about a half a page long and only has two words: “kick butt.”
hahaha
I imagine that font being like size 44!
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I like Staff's sense of humor as well
"It’s only our first practice and Stafford is already testing me. He’s putting the ball all the way out there – he thought that was funny.
- CJ
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He'll probably get cut but...
it looks like we’re going the no stone left unturned route.
"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
hahahaha wikipedia says quin pitcock retred temporarily due to a video game addiction
i know i should be a little sympathetic but i cant
I noticed several things in this report:
1) Zack Follett is practicing. Barring a setback we can probably count on him to be one of the backup linebackers and play special teams.
2) The locker room names imply Bobby Carpenter and Turk McBride will be signed. That is very welcome news.
3) Aaron Berry is still a Schwartz favorite. If he keeps playing well and stays healthy we might have our breakout cornerback pegged already.
4) jason Fox filling in for Jeff Backus is a good sign. Apparently the Lions intend to go with Fox and Culbreath as the backup tackles. Does this mean the Lions will not sign Corey Hilliard?
5) I absolutely love the attitude that Jim Schwartz has brought to the team. The man has a fantastic blend of skill and personality that is just very pleasant to watch. I don’t think I have ever seen a Lions coach that I like more. I hope his entire team kicks butt and he becomes a fixture in Detroit for many years.
great news on #2
and #3 – I’m high on him at the moment!
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Good to hear Schwartz say that Fairley was in good shape several times
He looks pretty trim (for a DT)..maybe will need a bit of strength training though
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I am sure that almost all the rookies need strength and conditioning to be at NFL level.
But Fairley was always just as much about quickness as strength. He has better quicks than Suh and Ndamukong is no slouch either. I think that the pair of them are going to be a nightmare for a lot of offensive lines, as I am sure many of us do.
he did
he graded out well via PFF and looked like a bulb went on, especially in that Minny game. twould be great if that’s how he looks in TB!
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I still can't get over what Gun said
he said Schwartz told him right when they decided to have Spievey switch to Safety that he wouldn’t be ready until week 8. It was week 8 I believe when Spievey got his first legitimate start…
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other news
the packers released enough players to create 19M in cap room, including the not yet official release of barnett
by canadianlionsfan on Jul 29, 2011 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
POW!
"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
Oh crap...
I didn’t use the reply button!
"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
I have shamed my family.
"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
POW redemption ...
http://twitter.com/RosenhausSports/status/97054545930235905
"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
Ok then RT: @RosenhausSports: The Detroit Lions have never offered Stephen Tulloch a $10M signing bonus or contract worth $6M per year.
1 minute agovia EchofonFavoriteRetweetReply
Retweeted by bfulk80
by canadianlionsfan on Jul 29, 2011 5:29 PM EDT reply actions
No wonder he's so hard to sign
He’s a Rosenhaus client
by WestsideLionsFan on Jul 29, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry
I’m on an iPad now. Hard to paste links. And I use sports spyder to see lions tweets. I don’t use twitter
No wonder he’s so hard to sign
He’s a Rosenhaus client
by canadianlionsfan on Jul 29, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess its on to plan b
b for barnett
by canadianlionsfan on Jul 29, 2011 5:32 PM EDT reply actions
Doesn't mean we didn't make an offer
Just not at those terms.
is that only on local to detroit?
im in SC and i literally just looked through all 2000 channels and didn’t see that haha i thought maybe it was on the nfl network or somethin
Any idea who this "other" team is?
They keep reporting a third team in the mix for Nnamdi on NFL Network. In no way do I think it is the Lions but I’m wondering who it could be.
Could be...
Green Bay, Tampa Bay, San Francisco…
"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
New news...
http://twitter.com/TomKowalski36/status/97058986947391488
"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
Will settle for that.
I’m sure that will save us a few dollars.
Football isn't a contact sport; it's a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport.--Vince Lombardi
For what it's worth
Killer has said that Barnett has more flexibility and can play outside.
by fiendishdr.wu on Jul 29, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
although according to killer
barnett has the skills to play outside –
“If Lions land Barnett, it’s still possible Levy could stay inside … Barnett has skill set for the outside in Detroit scheme ..”
tulloch only plays inside too...
and barnett probably has at least 4 years left. hed be great to mentor all the young linebackers weve got now. and according to the coaching staff i dont think were going ot be drafting linebackers anytime soon, they think we have the linebacker core for the future in palmer, follet, levy, and carpenter
Levy and Tulloch are about the same age...
So it makes sense to move Levy. I wouldn’t halt the development of our promising ILB because we can’t find a OLB
Don't be suprised to see Hogue or Davie
Not this year of course, but one of those guys could be players after a year or two.
by fiendishdr.wu on Jul 29, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yahoo wrote an article saying we "signed rookie RB Hogue"
theres no question hes playing linebacker, right?
I'd doubt it
He started his career as at Syracuse as a back but switch to lb his junior year. Plus we took Leshoure so, I can’t officially say but Hogue is probably is a lb.
by fiendishdr.wu on Jul 29, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
lol he used to play rb
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"Some people watch adult videos on their computer. I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That's what gets me aroused." ~Jim Schwartz
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