Getty Tyrell Crosby celebrated with former Lions punter Sam Martin.
The NFL is hearing it from their players over a safe return to football and training camp, and the Detroit Lions player most vocal about this was a member of the team’s offensive line.
Tyrell Crosby had plenty to say about that.
Sunday, as many players across the league were sharing their opinions along with the hashtag “We Want to Play,” Crosby was busy echoing those sentiments in a powerful way, saying those who think the player should keep quiet and play due to how well they are compensated are missing the point. For Crosby and his fellow players, it’s more about safety first.
The amount of “but you make X amount of money, stop complaining & play” tweets are wild. 99.99% of players have sacrificed an unreal amount to be where they’re at. Why risk that and our families health when there is no confidence by the @NFL to ensure our safety
Crosby’s comment makes sense, and it should be important for fans and executives alike to see the players in the safest possible environment if and when they do get back to work. The hope is that the league can figure things out just like Crosby is suggesting.
Tyrell Crosby Shows Athleticism With Pool Jump
This offseason, Crosby recently showed off a video in which he lunges out of a pool without using his arms. It’s a clear example of leg strength and leg drive, a few of the most important things for an offensive lineman to have on his side. Obviously, Crosby hasn’t been skipping leg day.
Not too bad
As he said, the feat was “not bad” but it’s clear it was a lot more than that considering most can’t even get in and out of a pool without being careful. Crosby explained it was about a 48″ vertical that got him out.
Bout 48” up to the ledge
Safe to say Crosby could become an internet sensation with moves like this.
Tyrell Crosby Revealed Huge Offseason Vacation
Well before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Crosby took a trip overseas and had a special visit planned while in Germany. He visited a FC Bayern Munich game and had a front row seat to the action. Additionally, Crosby was also hooked up with a jersey kit and got to enjoy it on the field.
Can’t even put into words how excited I am
From there, Crosby moved on and enjoyed some other scenes in Zurich, and even managed to do some mountain climbing and enjoy some awesome scenes.
Zürich📍
All told, it was a pretty amazing vacation for Crosby to take, highlighted by the fact that he was able to have the thrill of a lifetime at a soccer game. Cool to note, indeed. Also good he got it in before the virus took over.
Tyrell Crosby Biography
Crosby, an offensive tackle, was one of the better value picks of the 2018 NFL Draft for the Lions. He was a second round talent that managed to slip all the way to the fifth round, where Detroit snapped him up. After a solid career with the Oregon Ducks, Crosby has been transitioning to the NFL, and has been doing a nice job to get himself into the mix as the team’s swing tackle.
Though Crosby has only played in 26 NFL games and started 7, he’s still shaping up to have an important role along Detroit’s line in the future. Crosby has been called upon in the event of injury before, and has done a nice job to step up and hold down the fort for the team in the meantime.
Lions Competition Along Offensive Line
The Lions have an interesting situation brewing at guard with Oday Aboushi, Beau Benzschawel, Josh Garnett, Russell Bodine and Joe Dahl. Rookies Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg were added in the draft. As it stands today, this group seems weaker than having Graham Glasgow in the mix himself, which is obvious given how solid and stout Glasgow was up front for the team.
Additionally, Crosby could be in the mix if the team elects to use him at guard instead of tackle, but he figures to slot in at tackle for the team in 2020 given the newfound depth at guard after the draft.
No matter how teams decide to play during the season, it will be fascinating to watch what happens up front. It should be another reason folks hope Crosby and his NFL friends can influence safety first so a season can happen.
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