Allen Park — It's no secret that the Lions' long-struggling running game has higher expectations going into the 2018 season with the additions of second-round pick Kerryon Johnson and free agent, short-game extraordinaire LeGarrette Blount.
Despite the past foibles of the run game, new coach Matt Patricia held on to running backs coach David Walker, as the Lions hope this new bag of toys will be the spark the offense needs to reach its full potential.
"Smart kid," Walker said of Johnson. "The bulk of what we've given him hasn't overwhelmed him, so (I'm) pleased with the mental capabilities of the young man.