Back when the NFL announced each team’s offseason workout schedules, I noticed something strange. The Detroit Lions had only scheduled eight days for their voluntary organized team activities, when in previous years they’ve been allotted 10. At the time, I thought nothing of it. I figured I was miscounting or they’d add a few later, or there was some weird change in the CBA of which I was unaware.
But it turns out that, indeed, the Lions are only using a portion of their allowed OTAs this year. Why would the Lions, especially with a brand-new head coach with a brand-new scheme, not use every opportunity they can to get out there on the practice field?