Speeding up: Sixth-round pick Ty Johnson joins a crowded Detroit backfield. He has a lot of work ahead of him, but one thing going for him right out of the gate is his blazing speed. That was on display in a team period Tuesday. He took a handoff and got the edge. It didn't take him long to get from the line of scrimmage to the end zone. – Tim Twentyman

On the run: It was business as usual when players ran after practice and during drills for making mistakes – as was the case early in practice when two players ran sprints after false starts on offense. That was unlike Patricia's first season as head coach. It caused a commotion when players ran sprints during and after practice. – Mike O'Hara