Breaking Down the Eric Ebron and Kyle Van Noy Preseason Debuts

August 12, 2014   ·   Jeff Risdon   ·   Jump to comments


The Detroit Lions are counting on big impacts from their top two draft picks, tight end Eric Ebron and linebacker Kyle Van Noy. The 10th and 40th overall picks in May’s draft face high expectations to shore up problem areas on a team with lofty goals.
In their first taste of NFL action, Ebron and Van Noy largely underwhelmed. Some of that is a function of a vanilla game plan by Lions coach Jim Caldwell and his staff. Much of the creativity witnessed in the practice sessions I’ve attended was nowhere to be found against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday night at Ford Field.
Here’s a look at how the two important rookies—likely the only ones to be game-day actives this season aside from kicker Nate Freese—fared in their initial live action.
 
Ebron
One of the reasons the Lions coveted the North Carolina product is his versatility. While nominally a tight end, Ebron has the speed and footwork of a wide receiver. He...

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