TIM AND MIKE: Preseason Week 1 observations

Tim Twentyman & Mike OHara

Game flipper: Head coach Dan Campbell has stressed the importance of special teams from Day 1 of landing in Detroit. He dedicates a lot of practice time to teams, and feels they are an important aspect of the game.

The Lions were trailing 13-3 Friday night when second-year wide receiver Maurice Alexander returned a punt 95 yards for a touchdown and completely fli