Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell was expecting energy in the room Monday morning when the rookies joined the veterans for the offseason training program for the first time.
“It’s always a little bit more buzz in the air and I think it does add something to your team,” Caldwell said. “They get a kick out of it. I think they can see themselves maybe a year or two years or three years or four years removed. They’re reminded of how excited they were for the opportunity.”
But, naturally, there’s sometimes a little bit of apprehension from the veterans as well.