5 thoughts off the Lions’ first padded practice …
1. More on this in our in-depth observations (linked here), but Jermar Jefferson had a really good day out of the backfield. He’s showing up as a pass catcher. Can he block if he needs to?
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1. More on this in our in-depth observations (linked here), but Jermar Jefferson had a really good day out of the backfield. He’s showing up as a pass catcher. Can he block if he needs to?
theathletic.com/2749809/2021/0…
2. Tracy Walker has two career INTs (zero last year). I’ll bet he gets at least two or three this season, and they might all come when he steps in front of a TE/slot receiver crossing the middle of the field. He’s all over those routes.
3. Drake Jackson stood up John Penisini in a 1-on-1 rep. He hung in there vs. Alim McNeill. Can the Lions keep him if he’s center only — haven’t seen him play any guard — or, maybe, try to stash him on the PS? Solid start for him.
4. Kalif Raymond has been the Lions’ most dangerous receiver for the past few days. He’s getting vertical on the outside (he stepped into a top-two role when Tyrell Williams left today), and he’s breaking off some sharp, aggressive routes from the slot.
5. Wasn’t sure what to make of Nick Williams after his pay cut. He’s been a consistent presence on first-team D and he’s disruptive. Blew up a run play by beating Sewell today. That spot — starting 3-4 DL with McNeill/Brockers — is there for the taking.
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