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Detroit Lions? backfield ranked 22nd in the NFL.
The Lions? running backs haven?t commanded much respect yet.
Since head coach Matt Patricia came to town, the Detroit Lions have made a concerted effort to make the running game a priority both on offense and defense. The addition of Damon Harrison Sr. made the Lions a formidable run defense last year, and Kerryon Johnson made them look dangerous, at times, running the ball.
But not everyone is convinced of their talent on offense yet. Bleacher Report?s Brent Sobleski ranked every team?s backfield for the 2019 season, and the Lions came in at just 22nd in the league.
Sobleski doesn?t offer much in terms of criticism talking about Detroit?s backfield. In fact, he?s quite complimentary. He notes that Johnson averaged 5.7 yards per touch and provided Detroit with ?a real running threat.? He calls C.J. Anderson ?a vital component to the Los Angeles Rams? Super Bowl run.? He even praised Theo Riddick, labeling him as ?a top-notch third-down back.?
Still, his ranking suggests there?s some skepticism with Detroit. Perhaps it?s Johnson?s youth, inexperience and injury history. Perhaps it?s their questionable depth. Either way, the Lions will likely have to produce more actual results before they climb lists like these.
POD
The Lions? running backs haven?t commanded much respect yet.
Since head coach Matt Patricia came to town, the Detroit Lions have made a concerted effort to make the running game a priority both on offense and defense. The addition of Damon Harrison Sr. made the Lions a formidable run defense last year, and Kerryon Johnson made them look dangerous, at times, running the ball.
But not everyone is convinced of their talent on offense yet. Bleacher Report?s Brent Sobleski ranked every team?s backfield for the 2019 season, and the Lions came in at just 22nd in the league.
Sobleski doesn?t offer much in terms of criticism talking about Detroit?s backfield. In fact, he?s quite complimentary. He notes that Johnson averaged 5.7 yards per touch and provided Detroit with ?a real running threat.? He calls C.J. Anderson ?a vital component to the Los Angeles Rams? Super Bowl run.? He even praised Theo Riddick, labeling him as ?a top-notch third-down back.?
Still, his ranking suggests there?s some skepticism with Detroit. Perhaps it?s Johnson?s youth, inexperience and injury history. Perhaps it?s their questionable depth. Either way, the Lions will likely have to produce more actual results before they climb lists like these.
POD
