Lions Rookies Have A Lot To Deal With Off The Field, Too
Life as an NFL rookie isn't always easy.
Besides learning playbooks as thick as telephone books, there's the ribbing from experienced players, the traditional carrying of veterans' helmets after practice, and all the other mundane stuff young adults face when they're finally out on their own.
"It's tough being a rookie in the National Football League because there's so many things on your plate," coach Jim Schwartz said. "We talked about it before.
