Three weeks of voluntary practices for rookies and veterans begin Monday at the Silverdome. It is reasonable to expect Sanders to report to camp on time. It is unreasonable to expect him at the voluntary workouts. Ross has 16 assistant coaches. There are four vice-presidents in the front office.
Somebody has to be able to open a dialogue with the best player in franchise history.
Farr says he is willing. This is no time for stubbornness or colliding egos to get in the way of resolving the matter. Surely, the Lions can't hold their breath and wait to see if Sanders is at the first practice July 30. It is time ask for help. And Farr is willing.