Dan Campbell: D'Andre Swift, Michael Brockers 'Ready To Go'
Heading into their season opener, the Detroit Lions had concerns regarding the health of two key players.
Running back D'Andre Swift and defensive end Michael Brockers did not fully participate in training camp, as they were either held out or limited for a significant portion of camp.
On Tuesday morning, Lions head coach Dan Campbell joined the team's flagship radio station to give an update on his team, ahead of its matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
"We got all all our guys back. Everybody's getting healthy at the right time, and we got them all going. And so hopefully, we'll be clicking," he said.
When asked directly about two of his star players, Campbell replied, "Swift and Brockers should be ready to go on Sunday."
Other highlights of Campbell's interview
- Campbell noted that his biggest concern is that he would have not done enough to prepare his team and that will always be his biggest worry as a coach. "I want to make sure that these guys have everything they need to have success."
- The Lions are getting new wideouts Trinty Benson and KhaDarel Hodge up to speed on the terminology of the offense, but feel confident that both can aid the offense.
- The Lions do not feel there are any red flags with offensive lineman Penei Sewell. Certainly, the team will pay attention and monitor his play, but he has developed and progressed since the start of training camp.
Team captains named
On Monday, the Lions voted, and their five team captains were announced.
For the 2021 season, the two offensive captains are center Frank Ragnow and quarterback Jared Goff.
Two linebackers make up the defensive captains, as Alex Anzalone and Trey Flowers earned the nod.
The special teams captain is Jalen Reeves-Maybin.
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