Detroit Lions Podcast: Breaking down the OTA news and practice observations
Detroit Lions Podcast: Breaking down the OTA news and practice observations
The latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast is now available to stream or listen to. This episode covers the OTA session from Friday, May 30th and reviews some of the top observations, as well as the comments from head coch Dan Campbell from before the practice.
Which Lions players stood out? One notable was LB Grant Stuard, who could be poised for a bigger role than anticipated. A few younger players stepped up in the first OTA practice open to the media, too.
Two prominent Lions aren't there because of contractual disputes. We go over why Frank Ragnow and Alex Anzalone are absent from the voluntary sessions and what they might contractually desire to remain happy in Detroit.
As always, the audio-only version of the show is available from your favorite podcast provider. Just search "Detroit Lions Podcast".
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