Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is no longer talking about potential.
He is talking about responsibility.
The Detroit Lions cornerback entered the NFL as a second-round pick with the confidence and physical style to become a long-term piece of the secondary. Two injury-disrupted seasons later, Rakestraw understands that patience is beginning to run thin.
"I'm eager because a lot of things have happened off the field," Rakestraw said following Tuesday's training camp practice. "I have to step up in a big way this year.
"I have to do it for my last name and for the Lions' name."
#rakestraw #lions #cornerback
He is talking about responsibility.
The Detroit Lions cornerback entered the NFL as a second-round pick with the confidence and physical style to become a long-term piece of the secondary. Two injury-disrupted seasons later, Rakestraw understands that patience is beginning to run thin.
"I'm eager because a lot of things have happened off the field," Rakestraw said following Tuesday's training camp practice. "I have to step up in a big way this year.
"I have to do it for my last name and for the Lions' name."
#rakestraw #lions #cornerback
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