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Lions camp observations: Running backs hold own in pass protection

Allen Park — Here are notes and observations from Detroit Lions' training camp practice on Thursday.

u25a0 Something interesting I've noticed over the first week of practice is many of the drills are evolving, adding layers of complexity, similar to the way a coaching staff installs a scheme.

Take, for example, the run-blocking drill the Lions have been running with their tight ends going up against an edge defender. What started as a simple one-on-one battle that would take place just outside the offensive tackle's shoulder changed to incorporate the tight end motioning to his spot to Wednesday's variant, that involved a pair of tight ends working a combo block on the edge defender and one peeling off to pick up a second, blitzing defensive player.