On the list of things to wonder about as the Detroit Lions start the OTA workouts, Jarrad Davis shifting to a higher gear is not one of them.
Anything that gets him closer to playing football at full speed appeals to Davis as he prepares for his second season as the starting middle linebacker.
Under rules governing offseason workouts, OTAs (organized team activities) are the third phase of the program. Practices can include everything up to 11-on-11 drills between offense and defense, but practices in pads with contact are not allowed.
Given that the start of the regular season is just under four months away, there are some issues to consider at this still-early stage of the offseason under new head coach Matt Patricia and his staff.