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Following Monday's practice, Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown expressed his frustration when an unexpected change in the practice schedule prevented him from redeeming himself for a rare mistake. The session was cut short following an injury to teammate Shane Zylstra, prompting head coach Dan Campbell to end the current period and transition to end-of-practice situations.
Why Amon-Ra St. Brown Was ‘Pissed Off' After Detroit Lions Practice
St. Brown, known as one of the most reliable pass catchers in the NFL, had dropped a pass earlier in the practice, which according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, left him visibly upset. Speaking after practice, St. Brown admitted his frustration over the drop, emphasizing his high personal standards and desire to avoid any dropped passes.
“We were supposed to have another period and he goes, ‘Two-minute,'” St. Brown said. “I go, ‘What? We have another period of live,' which I wanted cause I had that one drop.”
“I’m pissed off,” St. Brown told the Free Press after practice. “I mean, I shouldn’t drop anything but shoot, even the best ones drop them, but like for me I’m mad, it’s just the way I am. I know I’m going to go out there and the next one I’m going to make. But I’m so hot, a drop like that, it’ll ruin my whole day for sure, Definitely my whole practice, especially a practice like that where I don’t get a chance to make up for it. It definitely, it’ll (bleep) up my day.”
Key Points
- Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was frustrated after a recent practice session was cut short.
- The abrupt end to practice meant St. Brown didn't have the chance to redeem a rare dropped pass.
- Despite the rare drop, St. Brown remains one of the most reliable pass catchers in the NFL.
- His frustration reveals his high personal standards and commitment to perfection.
Bottom Line: St. Brown's Drive for Perfection
In the larger scheme of things, St. Brown's reaction underscores the relentless pursuit of perfection that characterizes elite athletes. While his dropped pass might be seen as a minor error in an ordinary practice session, for St. Brown, it was a blot on his record – a record he tirelessly strives to keep spotless. His frustration signals his intense commitment to performance and improvement, critical factors that have propelled his rise in the NFL.
