Third-down day: Tuesday was a heavy third-down day for the Lions. It always seems like third-down days and red-zone days boost the energy level and juice for both the players and the coaches. It was palpable watching practice.
Special teams: I love listening to Dave Fipp coach special teams on the field. He’s got a ton of energy, a lot of really detailed instruction, is quick to correct mistakes, and also quick to give praise when earned. Fipp really loved the way second-year edge rusher Isaac Ukwu played a couple reps in a special teams drill. For players like Ukwu and so many others, flashing on special teams could be the best way onto the 53-man roster.