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- The Detroit Lions closed out their first week of practice with a mock game on Saturday morning in Allen Park.
- Following Saturday's practice, cornerback Ethan Davis was waived by the Lions. He only signed with the Lions on Tuesday, so he wasn't with them for very long.
- DeAndre Levy, Joseph Fauria and the usual list of injured players were once again out on Saturday.
- Here's some possible depth chart news:
Lions mock game: Jeremy Ross first up as returner, Josh Wilson at nickel, Lucas at RT, Bynes at OLB with Levy out
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 8, 2015
It's also worth noting that Gabe Wright and Phillip Hunt both received some No. 1 reps on the defensive line, Lance Moore was the first punt returner and Kellen Moore was the No. 2 quarterback over Dan Orlovsky.Walker, Reid at defensive tackle for scrimmage. Larry Webster at DE
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) August 8, 2015
- In all reality, it probably doesn't matter who ends up winning the backup quarterback job given how Moore and Orlovsky have performed during training camp so far:
Here's my takeaway from the Lions mock game today: If Matthew Stafford gets hurt this team is toast
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 8, 2015
- It took the offense a few drives to find the end zone on Saturday.
First-team offense finally breaks thru on third possession. Stafford to Calvin for 15-yard TD. Crezdon Butler flagged for PI, didn't matter
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) August 8, 2015
- More of this, please:
Stafford just went 9-for-10 on a drive. Ebron caught 4 of those balls, including a 7 yard TD.
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) August 8, 2015
- I don't think the Lions will have to worry about the kicker position this year.
Matt Prater is crushing FGs today. Last one was good from 65, all have been dead center.
— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) August 8, 2015
- Finally, here are some observations from our Alex Reno, who was in attendance on Saturday morning:
Lucas had a pretty up and down day at RT with first team. Phillip Hunt gave him fits all day, but looked good vs. Ziggy on bull rush.
— Alex Reno (@alex_reno) August 8, 2015Speaking of Hunt, he and Devin Taylor are having a great camp. I think both could make the team. Tapp has looked solid as well.
— Alex Reno (@alex_reno) August 8, 2015Andrew Peacock had a really great practice and caught a ton of passes. A lot of them were from Orlovsky/Moore, so a lot away from his body.
— Alex Reno (@alex_reno) August 8, 2015RJ Stanford made a couple of nice plays today. Made a great break on the ball for an INT and also had another deflection.
— Alex Reno (@alex_reno) August 8, 2015I've heard that Tyrunn Walker is having a good camp from some, haven't seen much of him personally.
— Alex Reno (@alex_reno) August 8, 2015Golden Tate is a stud and looked pretty awesome in his luchador (sp) mask. Made a couple of nice plays, including one for a TD.
— Alex Reno (@alex_reno) August 8, 2015Kyle Van Noy looked great in coverage today. Had a nice PD against Thompson on an out route and another pass tipped incomplete.
— Alex Reno (@alex_reno) August 8, 2015