This is the second in a series looking at positional needs for the Detroit Lions in free agency. Teams can begin negotiating with free agents on March 12. The signing period opens March 14 at 4 p.m.
Allen Park — Maybe we should start referring to the Lions’ anemic ground game as the curse of Barry Sanders. Following the Hall of Famer’s sudden retirement in 1999, the team has consistently ranked near the bottom of the league in rushing.
Detroit will continue its search for that elusive component of offensive balance, to complement quarterback Matthew Stafford, this offseason.