Allen Park — Nearly every NFL player wears gloves these days. For offensive linemen, the extra apparel helps them keep their hands on defensive linemen as they sweat profusely during games.
Yet, Taylor Boggs, one of the Lions' surprise training camp stars, chooses not to wear gloves, making him easily recognizable during practices and the exhibition games.
"Dwight Stephenson never wore gloves. That's why," Boggs said, referencing the Hall of Famer who starred on the Miami Dolphins in the 1980s. "In my mind, the best center that ever played."
Fellow Lions interior offensive lineman Manny Ramirez doesn't always wear gloves, but when he doesn't, he'll use a significant amount of tape on his hands.