May 29, 2012; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young (16) during organized team activities at Lions training facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
The Detroit Lions held a morning practice on Monday as training camp continued. Here are notes from the session:
Injuries
- As mentioned earlier, Calvin Johnson missed Monday's practice. According to Jim Schwartz, it was just a day of rest, but we shall see if that's truly the case.
- Kyle Vanden Bosch, who again missed practice on Monday, is now considered week-to-week after twisting his knee earlier in training camp.
- Here are some other players who missed Monday's practice: Mikel Leshoure, Patrick Edwards, Ryan Broyles, Sammie Hill, Louis Delmas and Don Carey.
- Although Broyles was out, he did at least play catch on the sidelines.
- Leshoure had been working with trainers on the sidelines in recent practices, but Anwar Richardson reports that he didn't on Monday.
- Ronnell Lewis and Justin Durant returned to practice on Monday after leaving Sunday's session early.
Offense
- The Lions split the first-team reps at running back between Kevin Smith and Keiland Williams on Monday.
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Titus Young was back at practice on Monday after the birth of his child, and he put on quite a show.
Titus Young just put a sweet move on Bill Bentley. Ankle- breaker
— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) August 13, 2012Titus Young just absolutely schooled CB Bill Bentley in a coverage drill. Sick cut. Need to see more of that
— Lions RapidReports (@CBSSportsNFLDET) August 13, 2012Titus Young back in camp and making cuts that left Bill Bentley in the dust.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) August 13, 2012#LionsTitus just schooled Bentley again. Young has looked great all camp
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) August 13, 2012
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) August 13, 2012#Lions WR Titus Young having his way with Bill Bentley in 1-on-1 drills. Shook him bad twiceOne-on-one drills belong to WRs today. CBs no match. Titus young just had his best drill period of camp.
— Lions RapidReports (@CBSSportsNFLDET) August 13, 2012 - With Calvin Johnson out, Maurice Stovall stepped in for him on the first-team offense.
- Riley Reiff got some reps as the backup right guard on Monday. This is the first time he's taken any reps at guard with the Lions.
- Jason Fox got some work as the first-team left tackle to give Jeff Backus a bit of a break.
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Rob Sims like what he sees out of undrafted offensive lineman Rodney Austin.
He's a darkhorse to make the 53, but 1 backup lineman who impressed Friday was Rodney Austin. Rob Sims brought him up unprompted today.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 13, 2012Sims on Austin: "He’s a name that you guys probably haven’t heard that much, but he was out there doing his thing."
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 13, 2012More Sims on Austin: "He could be on somebody’s NFL team for sure. I think he’s a good player and I’m excited to see him grow."
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 13, 2012
Defense
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Corey Williams did his best Willie Young impression on Monday by intercepting Matthew Stafford.
Corey Williams intercepted Matthew Stafford in 11-on-11. Corey. Williams. Rare sight.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) August 13, 2012#LionsCorey Williams with a one-handed pick 6. Well, depending on how far he would have had to run. Willie had one last week, too
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) August 13, 2012 - Bill Bentley shifted to nickelback on Monday, allowing Jacob Lacey to get reps at first-team cornerback opposite Chris Houston.
- As you probably could have guessed based on the tweets about Titus Young, Bentley didn't have a very good practice.
Bentley having a rough day today. Got chewed out after busting a run assignment just now and for not finishing a 1 on 1 earlier
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 13, 2012 - Fellow rookie cornerback Jonte Green also didn't have a very good practice, according to Anwar Richardson.
Rookie cornerback Jonte Green also had issues during practice. Green dropped a clear interception while defending receiver Jarett Dillard in one-on-one drills, plus was yelled at by coach Jim Schwartz for tackling teammates twice despite players not wearing pads on Monday.
- John Wendling and Erik Coleman again received the first-team reps at safety.
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