Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay foreshadowed his breakout season with a great showing in last year's OTAs. Now, five other Lions are hoping to take the same approach and make these early practices a launching pad for the 2015 season.
Obviously, we should take all offseason reports with a grain of salt. The players aren't sporting anything pad-wise other than helmets and cleats, which is why the coaching staff holds starting jobs in trust until at least August.
So while we'll keep our ears open for great performances, the better angle is to look for little things.