ALLEN PARK -- Matthew Stafford trotted off the practice field after another minicamp practice, another one finished with sprints and conditioning. The Lions quarterback was here to talk to the media, but only one idea was on his mind.
How is the first minicamp with Matt Patricia?
"It's been good. We're just trying to put a bunch of work in, put all our schemes in and try to get better every day."
As a leader, how important is it to have an efficient offensive practice?
"The more the ball stays off the ground on the offensive side of the ball, the practice feels smoother.