It was a tough week for Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch. Schwartz decided to put Vanden Bosch himself up on blocks Friday by holding him out of practice with a tight back that limited him Thursday. Vanden Bosch was listed as probable on Friday's injury report. "It's just been something and a little bit more of a coach's decision there also," Schwartz said of his reason for holding out Vanden Bosch. "He can practice, but sometimes you just want to rest guys and things like that and let them save it till Sunday." Vanden Bosch is famous for his relentless work ethic and has resisted previous attempts to sit out practice. "Anytime you want to cut his reps it's going to be a fight," Schwartz said. "But also he's a veteran player. He understands it's not about going on a Thursday. It's about going on a Sunday." Vanden Bosch admitted it was for his own good. "Yeah, I hate missing practice," he said. "I enjoy practice. But the team, what we want to do on Sunday comes first, and we want to win. I think in the long run and the short term just resting a little bit will help." Source: Detroit Free Press
kvb has helped their defense a lot this year. they need his veteran leadership and wisdom on the field to help teach some of these young players during the game.
