Lions | Ameer Abdullah focused on little things

Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (shoulder), who is expected to be ready for training camp, is focused on the little things in improving as a player. ‘I feel like I showed some flashes last year, but in this league you can’t show flashes,’ Abdullah said. ‘You have to be consistent. That definitely had a lot to do with growing pains. It also had a lot to do with me being immature as a player coming straight from college and not understanding what kind of preparation and mental focus it took for such a long amount of time. I know I have a lot to give to this team and a lot to give to this league. I know I can be a good back, but it starts with those little things I mentioned earlier.’

Dolphins | Leonte Carroo to shed weight

Miami Dolphins WR Leonte Carroo made a favorable impressive on the coaching staff during the team’s offseason program. He said Wednesday, June 22, that his first priority is losing weight. ‘I’m 217 now, trying to get down to 210,’ Carroo said. ‘You become faster when you shed some pounds. I don’t have any bad weight on me. That’s what I was at the combine. Why not be as fast and explosive as I can be?’