Detroit Lions Training Camp: Notes From Thursday's Practice

by Sean Yuille on Aug 4, 2011 11:37 PM EDT in Detroit Lions News

Practice was delayed as the Detroit Lions waited for the official word that the CBA had been ratified. When things finally got started all of the players previously unable to practice charged out to the field and Rashied Davis yelled, "We're free! We're free!"
The list of players that missed practice on Thursday is as follows (via Paula Pasche): RB Maurice Morris, WR Titus Young, TE Richard Dickson, LT Jeff Backus, RT Gosder Cherilus, DT Nick Fairley, LB Isaiah Ekejiuba, CB Eric Wright and S Louis Delmas. Wright was dealing with an illness and Delmas had an excused absence for personal reasons.
Chris McCosky reports that DT Andre Fluellen and CB Nathan Vasher didn't finish the practice due to injuries.
Erik Coleman stepped in for Delmas at safety and Aaron Berry continued to work with the first-team defense at cornerback with Wright out.
DeAndre Levy lined up at middle linebacker and Stephen Tulloch was at right outside linebacker during Thursday's practice. Chances are the positions each linebacker plays will be mixed up every now and then so they can be ready to play any spot, but I would bet Tulloch eventually moves back to the middle for good.
Jason Fox continued to play at left tackle with the first-string offense. Corey Hilliard stepped in at right tackle for the first-string offense. Previously Donald Thomas had been filling in for Gosder Cherilus, but Hilliard took over the role since he was allowed to practice on Thursday.
Cliff Avril isn't concerned about his contract situation. He said that it's his agent's job to worry about it, as he is "here to play football and get sacks."
Jim Schwartz says this is a "big year" for Avril.
Tom Kowalski was impressed by the defense on Thursday.
Matthew Stafford is excited that most of the team (everybody that isn't injured) is now practicing.

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Wright has flu like symtoms?

Lies. It is a FACT that HE has MALARIA from an irradiated MOSQUITO. The YELLOW fever will run rampant through this TEAM, AND we will be DOOMED! Season OVER!

by Trysdor on Aug 4, 2011 11:53 PM EDT reply actions

I heard Wright was actually sick because Tulloch didn't get a multi-year contract

by WestsideLionsFan on Aug 5, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I heard he's still ill from having to play for the Browns

Thank you Zack Follett for all your hard work.Pain Train Forever
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by The Profiler on Aug 5, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I heard a Browns fan tried to make good on the death threat.

by fiendishdr.wu on Aug 5, 2011 12:42 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Wow, I have to assume you are bullshitting.

All men are created equal. Its just that some men are more equal than others....

by CapitolLions on Aug 5, 2011 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions

no he did get death threats

RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE

by det32 on Aug 5, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions

I think people are underestimating just how good this guy can be, he has legit number one potential and talent and if he lives up to it he will outperform Houston. I am betting on him to do so.

"I went from people expecting me to be a top cornerback in the league to receiving death threats," Wright said. "It was a lot to deal with."

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/05/eric-wright-got-death-threats-from-browns-fans/

Ndamukong Suh - Bringing 50's football back to Motown!

by Evilsmurf on Aug 6, 2011 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Dang it I bold'ed instead of quoted, but you guys get the idea

Ndamukong Suh - Bringing 50's football back to Motown!

by Evilsmurf on Aug 6, 2011 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions

WOW

Drew looks out of place in that pic lol

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by The Profiler on Aug 5, 2011 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

QBs always do

with those nancy red no touchie Jerseys!

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by joshsun on Aug 5, 2011 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions

No touchie LOL

Sounds like something that gets you jail time

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by The Profiler on Aug 5, 2011 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions

lmao

at least!

Prison B!704

by joshsun on Aug 5, 2011 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

by Juke20 on Aug 5, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Kyle Vanden Bosch ran 35 yards downfield to chase a ballcarrier on a screen to the other side of the field. Vanden Bosch had just run back to the action when the offense was lining up for their next play. Vanden Bosch immediately went into his stance, sniffed out a misdirection run to his side by Aaron Brown and chased him down for a 4-yard loss.

That is the pimp right there. He might have been winded from his long run but his mind was still sharp and ready.

Quick note: Aaron, you need to shake a guy like KVB or you have Zero future in the NFL.

by joshsun on Aug 5, 2011 12:10 AM EDT reply actions

I love KVB

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 5, 2011 2:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Aaron Brown is now a boarderline 53 man guy...

And there was a time when some of us thought he was our best RB!

Man, it feels good to get better!

All men are created equal. Its just that some men are more equal than others....

by CapitolLions on Aug 5, 2011 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Everyone, check out minute 1:10 of this post practice video

of 9 to 81 with Berry covering. Great play by all three guys and a great example of how NO ONE will be able to stop us if we keep this up (not even Revis!)

The Dis-Assembly Line - The unofficial, official name for the next best D-line in football.

by rames on Aug 5, 2011 1:45 AM EDT reply actions

Tom "Killer" K

Safety Amari Spievey continues to look good and is playing with a lot of confidence. Linebacker DeAndre Levy looks like a seasoned veteran the way he’s moving around

The Dis-Assembly Line - The unofficial, official name for the next best D-line in football.

by rames on Aug 5, 2011 2:11 AM EDT reply actions

Good stuff

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 5, 2011 2:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Very good stuff

After last season, I wondered whether or not Spievey was really capable of being the starter, as he looked all kinds of sloppy at times. Good to hear that he’s looking better.

by motown313 on Aug 5, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Just in case anyone missed it

Schwartz post practice audio 8-4-11

http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-8-4-11/2ff854d0-b04a-45ad-8514-94a6a1074bc6

Ndamukong Suh - Bringing 50's football back to Motown!

by Evilsmurf on Aug 5, 2011 6:19 AM EDT reply actions

What's up with the Pocket Rocket ?

Not to thrilled with Titus Young being on that missed practice list again. Valuable time is getting away from him…

" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )

by Keevatron on Aug 5, 2011 8:33 AM EDT reply actions