became a non-factor late in the season. Detroit can get creative with their personnel and move Flowers or middle linebacker Jarrad Davis out to the edge, but they still probably need Davis to fill a role at inside lineba

Who impressed the most during Friday night’s scrimmage?" Detroit Lions Training CampDetroit Lions Analysis4 standouts from the Detroit Lions’ scrimmage gameNew Jake Rudock Jersey ,27commentsWho impressed the most during Friday night’s scrimmage?EDTWith some disappointing turnouts at Allen Park for training camp, I was pleasantly surprised by a decent turnout for the Ford Field Lions scrimmage game. The sections over the 50-yard line were nearly full with fans and their family. The scrimmage was set to start at 6 p.m. ET, but before getting the actual game started, the Lions ran some individual drills for about 20-30 minutes, much like what you’ll see at the start of a normal practice. Once the scrimmage was under way, we were notified of how the scoring works. The scoring system for the offense was self-explanatory and how you’d expect, while the defense was given points for third-down stops, red zone stops and for creating turnovers. After a couple of late-game interceptions, the defense pulled away and won the scrimmage by a score of 30-20. Here are some of the standouts from Friday night’s scrimmage game.Andrew AdamsThe biggest standout and someone who has really impressed me lately has to be Andrew Adams. Heading into training camp, I admittedly didn’t know a whole lot about Adams. On our first Bubble Watch, I had him on the outside looking in, but that was before I saw him in action. Adams is a true ballhawk and has made countless plays on the ball during camp this year. During the scrimmage game, he showed off his impressive ball tracking skills by hunting down an overthrown ball that I believe was intended for Travis Fulgham. Adams cradled in the ball over his shoulder like a wide receiver would and earned some much needed points at the time for the defense. Surprisingly, it was not Andrew Adams’ coverage skills that impressed me the most Danny Amendola Jersey , but his ability to dish out a nasty hit on Andy Jones over the middle on the final drive of the game. If Adams can continue to stand out in a crowded secondary, then I have a hard time seeing him not making the final 53. Marvin Jones Jr.Marvin Jones did not play for much of the scrimmage game. He did not make a ton of plays, either. But he stood out to me, nonetheless, and I am very excited to see him healthy again. On the very first drive, Jones was targeted on third down with Amani Oruwariye draped all over him. He still managed to haul in a tightly contested throw on an intermediate route to move the chains. Kudos to Oruwariye for nearly breaking up the pass, but Marvin Jones just did what he does best.Jones is probably not going to suddenly become a silky smooth route runner and he’s not going to be known for creating separation. He is what he is. He just simply makes plays and when healthy, he is one of the best deep threats in the league. The first touchdown of the game also went to Jones in the back of the end zone, where he was able to find a soft spot in zone coverage for a wide open TD. Isaac NautaThis year’s scrimmage felt a little shorter than those previous, which meant players didn’t have many opportunities to stand out. For some players, all it really took was one or two plays to have fans walking out of the stadium, echoing their name to friends and family. Nauta was definitely one of those guys that made the most of his opportunities and made perhaps the biggest play of the night, cradling in an underthrown pass with Miles Killebrew all over him. A quote from Nauta himself:This subtle trick is not something that many rookie tight ends are accustomed to. Though he might not be the most athletic tight end out there, Nauta is very technically sound with soft hands for a TE. The Lions should absolutely keep him around as a fourth tight end. Zach ZennerThe Lions have a history of keeping five running backs Trey Flowers Jersey , and that’s likely what’s going to happen this year, which means Zach Zenner is making the final roster. Zenner is not going to be your starter, and he probably won’t even be your RB2, but he is the perfect guy who can contribute as a RB3 or RB4 while adding plenty of value on special teams, too. Of all the running backs, Zenner had the best results. He ended the day with a couple of nice runs and back-to-back receptions late in the scrimmage, including one where he was left wide open along the left sideline for a huge gain. Zenner has gotten a lot of praise from coaches this offseason for his hard work and for the first time in a while, I’m feeling pretty comfortable about Detroit’s current running backs group. There’s not really a single guy that I absolutely wouldn’t want touching the ball on offense. Detroit still has a few holes in the roster as we put the draft behind us."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsDetroit Lions RosterDetroit Lions Analysis3 biggest roster holes the Detroit Lions still need to fillNew,83commentsDetroit still has a few holes in the roster as we put the draft behind us.EDTShareTweetShareShare3 biggest roster holes the Detroit Lions still need to fillMark Konezny-USA TODAY SportsWe are now a couple weeks past the 2019 NFL draft and the second phase of free agency is kicking off. With players like Ezekiel Ansah and Dontrelle Inman finally finding landing spots, teams are starting to fill the final few cracks in their roster as we head into the summer. While nearly everyone would agree that the Detroit Lions have improved this offseason, with a flurry of spending in free agency and a strong draft class, the team still has a few positions they have to address in the coming weeks. Here are the biggest holes on the depth chart as we inch towards training camp.GuardThe Lions biggest need on offense entering this Spring was at guard. Detroit lost their best offensive lineman when they released T.J. Lang early in the offseason, and they still have not found an adequate replacement. As of now, journeyman guard Oday Aboushi is the favorite to start at right guard for the Lions Damon Harrison Jersey , but there is no way his spot is secure at the moment. Kenny Wiggins earned some of Lang’s snaps last season when the starter went down with an injury, and sophomore Tyrell Crosby will have a chance to compete for the role as well. Guard still looks like a huge weakness on the Lions offensive front, though. They failed to address the position in the draft, and with limited options still available in free agency, it looks like Detroit will be heading into the 2019 season with a gaping hole in the interior of their offensive line. CornerbackThe biggest need on the opposite side of the ball for the Lions was cornerback, and while they did make some major moves to fill the position, it is still a question mark heading into the summer. Detroit’s inability to field a worthwhile CB2 last season cost them more than anything in 2018 and they made it very clear it was a position they needed to fix this offseason.Cornerback Justin Coleman was one of the Lions biggest free agent signings. The former Seattle Seahawk is a great player that should provide an instant boost to the Lions defense, but he cannot fill their need at outside corner. Coleman will most likely play in the slot, meaning the team still has a need out wide. Free agent signing Rashaan Melvin is a potential fix and will probably enter training camp as the starter, but that is not a signing Lions fans should be too excited about. Interestingly enough, fifth round pick Amani Oruwariye may be the best option to play across Darius Slay this season. He is a developmental pick, though, and may not be ready to truly take on that role in year one. And whenever you are depending on your fifth-round pick to fill one of the most important roles on your roster you know you are in some sort of trouble. Jack linebackerAnother huge need for Detroit entering this spring was adding pass rushers. They landed one of the best pass rushers in the league in Trey Flowers, and the addition of Austin Bryant in the draft could prove to bolster their defensive end room. They still have a need at the other side of the defensive front Ricky Jean Francois Jersey , though.The Lions best “jack” linebacker is the crown jewel of their 2018 free agency haul, Devon Kennard. While Kennard has a great start to the 2018 season, he became a non-factor late in the season. Detroit can get creative with their personnel and move Flowers or middle linebacker Jarrad Davis out to the edge, but they still probably need Davis to fill a role at inside linebacker next to rookie Jahlani Tavai, and Flowers has always been most effective when he is playing with his hand in the dirt upfront. All hope does not seem lost here, though. If Bryant develops into a starting caliber player year one then Detroit will have to rely much less on Kennard. Davis was productive as a pass rusher last season as well, and since Detroit will most likely play a lot of nickel defense, he may get the freedom to rush off of the edge. There is also a chance to Romeo Okwara builds off of an impressive 2018 campaign to become a starting level pass rusher then Flowers will have more freedom to move to linebacker. While things may looks a little gloomy at jack at the moment, odds are if the Lions find a solution it is one that is already on the roster.