The Detroit Lions acquired Golden Tate to play alongside Calvin Johnson. This week, he might finally have a chance to do that. ''I can't wait to get out there with him, '' Tate said. ''I just love playing the game. To cheap Wholesale Jerseys online get out there with the best receiver in the league and one of the best to ever play the game is going to be super fun. ''
Johnson hasn't played in Detroit's first two preseason games, but that seems likely to change this week Nike NFL Jerseys from China against Jacksonville. In Johnson's absence, the Lions still looked impressive throwing the ball last week at Oakland, and Detroit has several receivers who are creating competition for playing time. Tate left Super Bowl champion Seattle to sign with the Lions after catching 64 passes last season.
He figures to be Matthew Stafford's top target aside from Johnson, but there are signs the receiving corps could have more depth than in the past. Even without Johnson on the field, Stafford went 9 of 10 for 88 yards against the Raiders. He completed a 28-yard scoring pass to Tate and added a 4-yard touchdown pass to Kris Durham. He completed passes to five receivers on three drives.