As we pointed out last week, it is dangerous to draw any sweeping conclusions from spring practices. The padless practices on the field provide only small insights into a player’s skill level and the team’s plans for the upcoming season.
That said, after a full month of media sessions with rookies, veterans, and just about every single coach on staff, a fuller picture of the team has come into focus since the NFL Draft.
So here are 10 things we learned from Lions OTAs, minicamp, and press conferences.
Brian Branch heading towards a lot of safety snaps
Dan Campbell noted during the owners meetings that Branch would be getting more looks at safety this year, but the scope of that was unknown.