Culpepper Lean and Mean as Team Prepares for Mini-Camp

The Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper has heard the rumors about his team potentially drafting a quarterback with the first overall pick. It doesn't phase him and he has already has made a statement during the team’s voluntary workout program, according to Mlive.com.

Culpepper, who weighed 292 pounds when he was signed in the middle of last season, has dropped more than 30 pounds,

“He came in this year about 260 (pounds), so he’s definitely getting himself in shape and he’s just very upbeat and positive. He’s a veteran guy who brings that veteran leadership, and it’s very noticeable out there,” said Lions WR Bryant Johnson, a free agent signed in the offseason.

“He looks good, and I look forward to working with him.”

Culpepper is preparing himself to be the starter, no matter who he needs to beat out in training camp.

"I've only been here about three days, but the biggest thing I can say is that he's leading by example. The guy looks amazing," recently re-signed George Foster said. "He looks like he's coming out of college, and that takes dedication in itself. He's been working and he made an impression on me. He means business."