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Lions Training Camp Opens July 25, 2019

https://www.detroitlions.com/video/...ights-four-rookies-he-thinks-will-make-big-im
Webvideo NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah highlights four rookies he thinks will make big impact in 2019. 2 minutes. Hockenson here.
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah highlights four rookies he believes will make a big impact in 2019.
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ocking-tight-end-ever-evaluated-detroit-lions
Daniel Jeremiah: T.J. Hockenson is ?the best blocking tight end I?ve ever evaluated?.
That?s some seriously high praise for the Lions? first-round pick.
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ESPN panel not very optimistic about Detroit Lions? next 3 years.
The Lions? front office hasn?t gained much faith yet.

The next three years are absolutely crucial for general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia. The team took over a mediocre Detroit Lions team last year and quickly turned them into a bottom-10 team.

That has likely shortened their leash on the franchise and their plans for a full culture change. If Martha Ford doesn?t see results in the next couple years, both of their jobs will undoubtedly be on the line. She didn?t hesitate to move on from Martin Mayhew midseason a few years ago.

But a panel of three ESPN analysts?Louis Riddick, Kevin Seifer and Field Yates?aren?t very optimistic about their ability to turn it around that quickly. On Tuesday, ESPN released what they?re calling ?NFL Future Power Rankings? (Insider required) projecting how each team will perform in the next three years. Rankings were based on five different criteria: quarterback, rest of the roster, draft, front office and coaching.

Based on those rankings, the Lions came in all the way at 21st. The rankings were especially unfavorable to Patricia, who came in at 26th among coaching rankings. Seifert was brutal in his criticism of the Lions head coach.

?This ranking could improve if Detroit?s next coach is better than Patricia,? Seifert wrote.

Ouch.

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Is the Lions secondary still a concern going into the season?
Bleacher Report thinks that despite all of the Lions? changes in the secondary, there are still too many questions.

The start of the NFL season isn?t that far away. We?re currently in the worst possible week of our waiting right now. Camp is literally right around the corner, and we?re stuck with just one more week of baseball and likely no Lions news until it?s time to have nothing but Lions news.

With that week comes one more week of speculation on what the potential problem with the Lions will be in 2020. Bleacher Report put out their list of biggest concerns for each team before the season starts and they believe the Lions biggest issue is their ?unsorted secondary.? Here are some of the concerns the listed:

The Detroit Lions have a multilayered issue in the secondary. For starters, cornerback Darius Slay didn?t commit to showing up at training camp. ?Will I be there? We?ll see. Time will tell,? he said on The Pride Podcast (h/t Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press).

Teez Tabor hasn?t developed into a capable starter; he doesn?t have an interception or a pass breakup in 22 contests. Rashaan Melvin had an underwhelming year in Oakland, logging nine pass breakups and one interception after registering three picks and 13 pass breakups with the Colts in 2017. The Lions hope he bounces back.

Detroit selected Amani Oruwariye in the fifth round of this year?s draft. Unless he?s a Day 3 gem, the Penn State product will go through rough stages in his transition. The 6?2?, 205-pounder needs to refine his footwork to keep up with quicker receivers on the perimeter.

These are all pretty valid points. For starters, they?re right about Slay. We still don?t know if he?ll report to camp at the end of the month. Usually these things tend to work themselves out, though. There?s a good chance the Lions will come to an agreement with Slay and Damon Harrison very soon. At least we hope so, right?

Oddly enough, as for everything else, the Lions secondary is expected to be something of a strength for the team in 2020 while the linebacking corps is the area everyone is concerned about.

B/R?s concerns are valid. But the Lions are pretty well stocked with capable players in their secondary, even if Tabor is an easy target to point at when looking for a weakness.

POD

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...ery-nfl-team-before-the-season-begins#slide11
The Biggest Concern for Every NFL Team Before the Season Begins.
Detroit Lions: Unsorted Secondary.
 
https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/christopher/2019/07/16/detroit-lions-podcast-making-grade/
Detroit Lions Podcast Episode 215 ? Lions Making The Grade. 76 minutes.

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case cover the latest Lions offseason news including the new Madden rankings, Golden Tate and his words on Matthew Stafford, some offseason work that Stafford has put in with a couple of Lions receivers, the biggest concern for the 2019 Lions, and a lot more!

Detroit Lions Podcast Apologizes.
We start off with an apology for last week?s missing show. Chris had to leave town for work and the boys weren?t able to get together to put a show together. The promise to try and make it up to you though? After that we take on the biggest topic of the day, the Lions player rankings in Madden. Chris laments our two highest rated players holding out (Case tries to stem an aneurysm at Chris?s choice of words. With his new ?stache, it probably would have been a favor if he had). There are many obviously questionable choices and ratings that seem out of touch. It?s just another rating system that attempts to take some subjective information and quantify it. These are never perfect, but it is better than nothing?

Next on the Detroit Lions Podcast, we discuss Golden Tate and his reference to Matthew Stafford as the best quarterback that he?s ever played with.
Case seems to take exception and wants to dance around in the semantics of the situation. Chris (who seems to always be right ? mainly because he writes the show notes) has fun agitating Lt. Jim Dangle. If you don?t get the reference, take a look at this week?s episode on our YouTube channel (first cut releases on Thursday) and evaluate Case?s new look.

Summer Practice Builds Teamwork.
From there the Detroit Lions Podcast discusses the scene of Matthew Stafford?s offseason workout with Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola. After that we move on to cover an article posted by Reddit user /u/Waxxo discussing the biggest concern for the Detroit Lions in 2019. Case provides analysis while Chris finds a different area of concern for this team. Good discussion ensues.

The boys also talk about the latest rankings on the Lions offensive line as created by PFF. Case again makes his thoughts on PFF clear, Chris feels that they are as valid as the Madden rankings or any other ranking system. Helping to quantify the subjective is helpful, but always requiring further context.

Lastly the Detroit Lions Podcast covers an article posted by Reddit user /u/NFLFan84 in which each team?s biggest sleeper player was chosen. For the Lions, they chose CB Amani Oruwariye. We discuss what it means, and if the contribution of first year cornerbacks is about to push to the fore like it has for tight ends.

Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast! You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions.
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...-first-training-camp-practice-now-open-to-all
Detroit Lions first training camp practice now open to ALL.
Now everyone can watch the Lions open up training camp!
POD

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-first-training-camp-practice-now-open-to-general-public
Lions first training camp practice now open to general public.
Lions.com

DETROIT ? The team has announced that their first Training Camp practice on Thursday, July 25, is now open to all fans. Reserved seating will be available until 10 AM for season ticket members who have already RSVP?d.

Gates will open one hour before the listed practice time. Training camp will have activities for all ages, including: ticket and merchandise giveaways, autograph opportunities, photos with Roary and the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders, tailgate games, and free face painting.

Training camp information is available and will be regularly updated at Detroitlions.com/trainingcamp.

DETROIT LIONS TRAINING CAMP PRESENTED BY ROCKET MORTGAGE PRACTICES AT ALLEN PARK

Table inside Article
DATE GATES OPEN PRACTICE BEGINS
Thursday, July 25 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Friday, July 26 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 27 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 28 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 30 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 31 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 1 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, August 4 **Exclusive to Season Ticket Members** 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Monday, August 5 JOINT WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS **Exclusive to Season Ticket Members** 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 6 JOINT WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 7 JOINT WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Daily Practice Information

To maximize the fan viewing experience, sightlines and potential player interaction, attendance at 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage practice sessions will be limited per day. Once daily capacity is reached, gates will be closed for additional guests.

Parking and Entry

More info to come. Fans can sign up to receive a full Detroit Lions Training Camp Guide as well as sync the training camp schedule to their calendar at www.detroitlions.com/trainingcamp.

Tracking Daily Practice Updates

Fans are encouraged to visit www.detroitlions.com/trainingcamp for daily practice information, including weather updates, practice times and any changes to the team?s training camp schedule. Practice sessions at Allen Park are open for outdoor practices only and are subject to change. Substitution rain dates are available as necessary and will be announced for selected sessions that close due to inclement weather. In the case of inclement weather, practices will be moved indoors and therefore closed to the public. Information on practice access will also be available through the team?s Training Camp Hotline (313.262.2882).

Fan video policy

Live streaming and recording video of any segment of practice is strictly prohibited.

Viewing area policies

? Re-entry is not permitted and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

? Personal belongings are subject to inspection upon entry and items not permitted into open practices include: professional cameras (lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm or above), any video camera, selfie sticks, drones, food, beverage, coolers, lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, purses (larger than a clutch) or backpacks.

? Only bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12? x 6? x 12? will be permitted on the premises. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the gate.

? Small clutch bags/camera and binocular cases, not exceeding 4.5? x 6.5?, with or without a handle or strap, may also be carried into the practice facility?s perimeter.

All cell phones should be turned off or placed on silent or vibrating mode. The fan viewing area features bleacher seating areas and additional standing areas.

The Stadium Collection

There will be official Lions merchandise for sale onsite at training camp. Items include the official 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp hat and performance apparel.

Autographs

Though autographs are not guaranteed, it has been common in previous years for Lions? players and coaches to meet fans following practice sessions.

Concessions

Local Detroit-area food trucks will be on-site with food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

For questions leading up to the start of practices, please email [email protected].
 
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