SPORTSFriday July 29 at Lions training campMaking the best of a bad situation, Lillie Carrier, 2, sitting atop of her mother Lynn Carrier's shoulders, tries to catch a raindrop on her tongue as they wait in line to get into the first Detroit Lions training camp practice at the training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on July 29, 2016.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit Lions president Rod Wood says "hello" to fans, including Suzie Bayes of Brighton waiting to get in to the first day of training camp practice.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsThe rain continues to pick up as Lillie Carrier, 2, sits atop of her mother Lynn Carrier's shoulders. Unfortunately, because of the rain and lightning, the Lions moved their practice indoors so the fans had to go home without seeing their gridiron heroes.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDue to rain, the Lions held their first practice of the year inside on "Sandoval Field", named for former security head Ricky Sandoval who passed away after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit Lions president Rod Wood and newly acquired free agent wide receiver Anquan Boldin chat before the start of practice.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsNewly-acquired wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who signed with Detroit on a one-year deal, readies for a reception during drills Friday.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCentral Michigan rookie tight end Ben McCord and Incarnate Word tight end Cole Wick wait for the start practice.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDarius SlayDaniel Mears, Detroit NewsQuarterback Matthew Stafford fakes the handoff to running back Ameer Abdullah and looks down field during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWide receiver Ryan Spadola readies his hands for a reception.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCornerback Alex Carter hoists rookie defensive back Charles Washington from Fresno State during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsRecovering from shoulder surgery, running back Ameer Abdullah takes the handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford during drills Friday.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsTJ Jones makes a reception during practice.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsQuarterback Dan Orlovsky throwing during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCenter Travis Swanson goes one-on-one against rookie tackle Taylor Decker of Ohio State during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsRookie quarterback Jake Rudock from the University of Michigan throws during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit head coach Jim Caldwell watches over practice on the first day of Lions training camp.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsQuarterback Matthew Stafford throws during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsTight end Eric Ebron drives off of the sled during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsRookie quarterback Jake Rudock of the University of Michigan throws during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsRookie wide receiver Quinshad Davis from North Carolina readies his hands for a reception.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsQuarterback Matthew Stafford throws during drills Friday.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsCenter Gabe Ikard goes one-on-one with tackle Michael Ola during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit Lions owner and chairman Martha Ford and other members of the Ford family visit the first day of Lions training camp.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsQuarterback Matthew Stafford throws during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell watches over his team during the first day of training camp.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsNewly acquired free agent wide receiver Anquan Boldin, stores his gloves on his face mask waiting for the next drill to begin.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWide receiver Jace Billingsley readies for a reception.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsTackle Riley Reiff goes one-on-one against rookie tackle Taylor Decker of Ohio State during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsAnquan Boldin readies for a reception Friday in Allen Park.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsTight end Eric Ebron brings the ball back down field after a receptions during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWide receiver Golden Tate readies his hands for a reception.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsRookie center Graham Glasgow of the University of Michigan goes one-on-one with veteran tackle Riley Reiff during drills.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWith a half of a year under his belt, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, formerly the quarterbacks coach, watches over practice with head coach Jim Caldwell in the background.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsWide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. readies his hands for a reception.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsNewly acquired wide receiver Anquan Boldin and after signing a huge contract cornerback Darius Slay come over and say "hello" to Lions president Rod Wood and Lions owner Martha Ford after practice.Daniel Mears, Detroit News"Thank you, thank you!" says a smiling corner back Darius Slay to Lions owner and chairman Martha Ford after practice and after yesterday signing a big contract that will keep Slay as a Lion for another four years. With a huge grin, Slay comments, "I appreciate them, I love them...they need to adopt me."Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit Lions' 18th overall pick Henry Ellenson chats with head coach Jim Caldwell after he and several other Lions stopped by Allen Park to watch practice.Daniel Mears, Detroit News