Joint practices between the Detroit Lions and New York Giants have come to a close. And while the two teams will meet on Friday, there’s a pretty good chance the best players on both teams will take the preseason game off.
So let’s recap the two days of practices by looking at the top performers on the Lions from a pair of competitive days.
Derrick Barnes
Barnes took back starting roles from first-round rookie Jack Campbell and continues to look the part. His instincts in the run game continue to be his strength, while he’s making clear strides in coverage.