5 thoughts off practice No. 5 of #Lions training camp:
1. I’ve learned about all I’m going to learn in these padless practices, so thank goodness they’ll be in full gear Tuesday. The Lions need install reps, with new schemes across the board, but it's time to see some hitting.
1. I’ve learned about all I’m going to learn in these padless practices, so thank goodness they’ll be in full gear Tuesday. The Lions need install reps, with new schemes across the board, but it's time to see some hitting.
2. Quinton Dunbar sat out Monday and if whatever injury he has lingers, I … have no idea what the plan is at CB3. Melifonwu? Upside, for sure, but Amani Oruwariye talked today about how raw he is -- Victor Bolden dusted him with a slant-and-go route. Important battle to track.
3. Nice INT by Anthony Pittman, dropping into zone in front of (I think) a Tom Kennedy route maybe 10 or 12 yards deep. Pittman has been a pleasant surprise so far, and he’s getting an extended look with Derrick Barnes limited and Jalen Reeves-Maybin absent.
4. Jared Goff made one of the best throws we’ve seen from him yet, tucking a ball in to Victor Bolden between the corner and safety up the sideline (turkey hole!). Almost all of Goff’s early success has come to the perimeter. Can he start attacking between the hashes?
5. Jason Cabinda feels like close to a roster lock. And not just because he’s the only fullback, but because he can contribute on special teams and looks very comfortable in this offense -- he’s handled a bunch of the check-down throws from the QBs.
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