Why Giants offense stood out in a muted practice with Lions

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Odell Beckham snags a pass against Lions defensive back Chris Jones on Tuesday.ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Two teams practiced for nearly three hours in the hot and bright sunshine Tuesday morning. There was nothing close to resembling a fight or an altercation or even an overheated moment as the Giants and Lions staged a joint practice.

“The coaches set the tone and the players follow,” Giants tight end Rhett Ellison said.

Clearly, Giants coach Pat Shurmur and Lions coach Matt Patricia stressed a no-nonsense approach and their players listened. Both sides were on the same page in terms of physical tempo. Although the team periods featured live play, there was no tackling to the…