Detroit Lions Training Camp: Notes From Wednesday's Practice

by Sean Yuille on Aug 3, 2011 11:37 PM EDT in Detroit Lions Training Camp

The start of Wednesday's practice was delayed 45 minutes so the fields could dry a bit more after some rain came through. The Lions could have just moved it indoors, but they presumably wanted to keep it outside and open to the fans.
The following players missed Wednesday's practice: RB Maurice Morris, WR Titus Young, TE Richard Dickson, LT Jeff Backus, RT Gosder Cherilus, DT Nick Fairley and CB Alphonso Smith.
CB Jack Williams also missed Wednesday's practice, and he was released later in the day.
Morris originally hurt his hand on Tuesday and was wearing a cast on Wednesday. Jim Schwartz said Morris has a "little crack" in it, but it's not serious.
The combination of injuries and free agents not being able to practice has given the coaching staff a chance to get a look at a lot of backups, especially on the offensive line.
Mikel Leshoure says he is still getting adjusted to the speed and tempo of practice at the professional level.
Tom Kowalski writes that Nathan Vasher is having a good camp so far.
Thursday's practice is set to begin at 4:15 p.m. and will be open to the public. If the new CBA is ratified before then, everybody on the Lions' roster will finally be allowed to practice.
Friday's practice will be open to invited season ticket holders, whereas Saturday's session will be open to the general public. No times have been set just yet, though.

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Hey Sean.

Our boy USMarine was asking about the Rookie punter on a different thred, is there any news if he is done good/bad? It is a punter after all so he may not get any kind of publicity.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 3, 2011 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

I haven't heard anything

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by Sean Yuille on Aug 3, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Must have missed something

What’s goin on with Titus?

by Mavyrk on Aug 3, 2011 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

Leg stiffness

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by Sean Yuille on Aug 3, 2011 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Then keep our damn unofficial cheerleaders away from practice.

Just saying they give me a stiff leg.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 3, 2011 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah.

Nothing serious I hope? Just some cramping and tendon issues?

by Mavyrk on Aug 3, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I kinda figured Jack would be cut but not this early...

Leshoure will be fine with the tempo b4 preseason. Speaking of backs how is Best doing thus far any word.

Damn i more excited than a kid on Xmas day waiting to open gifts… I m not gonna predict a record right now but it is going to be a very fun season.

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by SmittyJ on Aug 4, 2011 12:03 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

He's still adjusting to the speed of practice?

should i be worried?

by SFImam on Aug 4, 2011 12:25 AM EDT reply actions

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by rames on Aug 4, 2011 12:32 AM EDT reply actions

ahh, what fun, thanks rames

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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 4, 2011 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions

I may be able to use this..

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by Quez81 on Aug 4, 2011 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions

CBA is agreed upon in principle

Players just have to vote tomorrow – 50% vote means everyone is free to practice tomorrow.

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by Nate D. on Aug 4, 2011 12:36 AM EDT reply actions

Hopefully there isn't a problem

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 4, 2011 2:33 AM EDT up reply actions

There is SOOO much talent on this team now...

I was just watching the whole Marshall Faulk greatest show on turf NFL show and it truly sounds like the same “mojo” and self confidence they had is being built in the D. Love it!!

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by Matthew Malek on Aug 4, 2011 12:46 AM EDT reply actions