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2017 Position Breakdown: Running backs

The good: The good is rather limited here when we’re talking about the worst rushing offense in the NFL this season.

The Lions never got their running game going, which had to be rather disappointing for offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, who admittedly spent a lot of time this offseason trying to develop and improve that aspect of his offense.

Theo Riddick caught 53 passes for 444 yards and two touchdowns, marking the third-straight season in which he’s caught at least 50 passes out of the backfield.

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Undrafted rookie free agent Tion Green got an opportunity to play late in the season, and made the most of it.