The Detroit Lions are currently in California, preparing for the first of two joint practices with the Oakland Raiders. Not only will this be an opportunity for the team to measure themselves against another NFL franchise, but it will be a chance for these players to finally go up against an unfamiliar face. For the past two weeks, players have been taking reps against the same set of guys, and that can get redundant after a while.
The Raiders are an interesting team, because no one knows exactly what to expect of them. They already have a franchise quarterback in place, but new head coach Jon Gruden is an absolute wild card.