*** Official Training Camp Coachspeak Thread ***

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-- Lions RB Update --

Mon Jul 31, 2006 --from FFMastermind.com

 

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions OC Mike Martz praised RB Kevin Jones and RB Shawn Bryson. "Kevin Jones really understands what we're trying to accomplish," Martz said. "He's doing a great job with his run routes. He's really starting to show what he really is. I think he's just going to have a terrific year. I really do." Martz said Bryson had intelligence, versatility and "unusual speed." He said he might use Bryson as a wide receiver like he did with Marshall Faulk in St. Louis. "He has those kinds of pass-receiving abilities as a running back," Martz said. "So you have to be careful that you don't do too many things with him when the thing he does do extremely well is run the football."

 

 

 

-- Benson Improved as a Blocker --

Mon Jul 31, 2006 --from FFMastermind.com

 

The Chicago Tribune reports Bears OC Ron Turner has credited RB Cedric Benson with improving his pass protection, no small task for a franchise trying to protect a quarterback who has endured multiple injuries. Jones is considered one of the better blocking backs in the league. "He knows the offense so well that he can pick up guys that aren't even his responsibility," Grossman said. "Cedric came from strictly a running offense at Texas. But he knows the playbook so much better. I have confidence in him.