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When he was signed by the Lions, Carlton Davis told us what kind of cornerback he is, and he profanely stated as much on Thursday.

Following his trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carlton Davis informed beat reporters that he was the “lock down corner” that the Detroit Lions sorely needed.

Davis added, “You’re going to get a lockdown corner.” One side of the field is about to become completely unavailable. I work in that capacity. My goal is to take these clubs’ top receiver. My purpose is not to give the ball away; my goal is to deny it.

In his role as an experienced mentor to a youthful bunch of cornerbacks, Davis must set an example both on and off the field. The defensive coordinator for the Lions, Aaron Glenn, acknowledged via SI.com prior to Thursday’s organized team activity how well Davis fits the team’s increased ability to blitz and plan man coverage.

“This player has been on my radar since he left Auburn. He’s always been a player who wants to challenge people face-to-face, according to Glenn. That hasn’t altered in any way. When he was in Tampa, he did. He fits right in with what we’re trying to accomplish because I know he expects to do the same things here.

Carlton Davis quotes Lions OTAs; what will be the season motto in 2024?
Following practice on Thursday—during which he faced Jameson Williams and appeared to be doing fairly well, according to reporters present at Allen Park—Davis provided what is likely to become the most memorable statement from the Lions’ preseason activities this year.

And it might take the place of “unfinished business” as the Lions’ unofficial/official season motto.

I’m going to completely shut down,” Davis declared.

“Pardon my French, but I’m going to lock up our top receivers, get my hands on some balls, get the ball back to our offense, play physical, and bring the fire,” Davis went on. You will indeed see.”

With the confidence and swagger of a No. 1 “lock down” corner, Davis possesses the ability to succeed in man coverage, which is what Glenn looks for in his corners. Though it will take time to see if he can back it up completely, Davis is already making a strong case for himself as the ideal backup safety for the Lions.

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The Lions OTAs’ most improved player is Jameson Williams.
Prior to his third NFL season, Williams is a “man on a mission.”

Jameson Williams, a wide receiver in his third season, is highly anticipated by the Detroit Lions.

With only 18 NFL games to his credit throughout his first two seasons, the Alabama product has been limited. Nevertheless, in the little chances he has had, he has shown signs of revolutionary potential.

Josh Reynolds’ departure from the receiver room presents Williams with a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in Ben Johnson’s system in 2024.

Coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday that Williams is taking advantage of his opportunity during the first few of the team’s offseason exercises.

Campbell clarified, “We started this back in April, and you’ve got Phase One for a couple weeks.” “After that, we spent three weeks on the grass in Phase Two, where we worked on individual, fundamental, and flying routes. After two practices, Jamo would be the player you would pick if you had to choose one who has progressed the most during that period of time. I’m going to end it there—he’s a man on a mission. Okay? I’m going to end it there.

Williams has improved everywhere, Campbell said simply in response to the question of where.

The past two years have seen ups and downs for Williams. He had early-season declines last year, but he bounced back to have a successful campaign finale. Williams finished the regular season with 11 catches for 159 yards in his final three games.

He had never had more than two catches in a single game before that span. The wideout needed to gain the team’s trust, and that was the Lions’ constant message, conveyed by both Johnson and Campbell.

The gifted wide receiver seemed to do just that, as evidenced by his improved offensive efficiency, stronger hands, and role as a run game blocker.

With two touchdowns in the NFC Championship game, including an incredible end-around run to start the game, Williams closed the year on a high note. It was an illustration of his lightning-fast acceleration and speed, which endangers opposing defenses.

Reverses were one of the creative ways that Johnson and Campbell engaged him, and later in the season, Williams demonstrated a stronger profound relationship with Jared Goff.

Williams has accumulated 25 catches for 395 yards and three touchdowns in his games throughout the regular season. He had six receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown last season in the postseason, in addition to a 42-yard rushing touchdown.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the Lions’ best wide receiver, and Williams is in competition for the team’s best outside carries with Donovan Peoples-Jones, Kalif Raymond, and Antoine Green, among others.