The Detroit Lions have been at it in training camp for the better part of two weeks, and as the dog days of summer take over, there can be a temptation for players to let up or get tired
So far, that isn't in the lexicon for the Lions, who have made mental and physical toughness a hallmark of their franchise. That's been on display from the start of camp to now, as the days stay hot and the competition gets tight.
When ESPN analyst Jeremy Fowler visited camp in late July, he noticed that toughness and more specifically violence were a major theme.