Free Press special writer Brandon Folsom is on the scene on Monday, as the Detroit Lions prepare to open the season against the New York Jets and Justin Verlander returns to Comerica Park to face the Tigers:
Eastern Market fixins
Jerome Daye, 42, arrived at Eastern Market around 10:30 a.m. to set up his tailgate for him and his buddies. The Detroit native hasn't missed a Detroit Lions home opener since he started going to games at the Pontiac Silverdome. On Monday, he was cooking prime rib, brats, chicken, spaghetti and greens.
Scootin' around
The new scooter-share program isn't just a boon for Detroiters.