Lions head coach Dan Campbell nipped any pending controversy in the bud regarding free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The All-Pro wideout is a popular potential target for Lions fans after his release from the Arizona Cardinals.
When asked about any potential Detroit interest in Hopkins, Campbell wouldn’t bite.
“Yeah, I’m not going to comment on that one,” Campbell said, quickly avoiding any controversy. He then talked up the current Lions receiving room and all the benefits it offers.
“But I like our receiver room. I think we have a good mix of different types of guys. I think it is important, really in your skill position, between tight ends, backs, and receivers, that you have a mix of different types of skillsets. And I feel like we have that.
Coach Campbell continued,
“We have possession, explosive. We have speed. We have consistency, quickness. So, I just think we have a lot of guys that can do a lot of different things and so the more versatility you have, that opens up your packages, personnel-wise, and match-up-wise.”
His receiving corps largely validated his comments with an impressive practice session on Thursday. Young depth players like Maurice Alexander and undrafted rookie Chase Cota showed serious potential, among others.
