Ahmed Hassanein and Jacob Saylors dominated the preseason opener while some higher draft picks struggled, raising serious questions about the Lions depth chart heading into camp.
Undrafted running back Jacob Saylors exploded for 6.9 yards per carry in the preseason opener and might have just stolen Sione Vaki's roster spot while Josh Dobbs looked like the clear backup quarterback choice over Luke Altmyer.
Seven Detroit Lions bubble players face make-or-break performances in Thursday night's preseason game against the Bengals as roster cuts loom.
Brad Holmes stacked the Lions front office with former GM Chris Grier and a roster of experienced personnel experts with over 50 years of combined NFL knowledge.
Jared Goff called out the NFL's biggest problem with quarterbacks and the Lions are perfectly positioned to prove him right by taking advantage of the league's impatience.
Dan Campbell says Devin White is showing flashes of his dominant Tampa Bay form, but the Lions will need to limit him to run-stopping duties and keep him off the field in coverage situations to maximize his impact.
The battle for the Lions' fifth receiver spot is heating up with Tay Martin and Dominic Lovett leading a deep group fighting for a roster spot through special teams dominance.
Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein puked in the end zone after a goal line stop and then screamed at the crowd, proving he's the most unhinged player at Allen Park and earning praise from Dan Campbell for playing with his hair on fire every single snap.
Lions fans blame Dan Campbell's violent training camps for injuries, but this year's camp is the least physical of his era and injuries happen across the NFL.
Joe Bachie's self-awareness about being a journeyman backup and special teamer might be exactly why he makes the Lions' 53-man roster over flashier competitors.
