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Michael Burton Means Lions are Doubling Down on Running Game

The Detroit Lions have stated that they want to run the ball better and more efficiently, and they haven’t messed around trying to make that a reality.  Using their sole remaining 5th rounder at 168th overall on Rutgers fullback Michael Burton.  With their first pick on a “people mover” at guard, their second pick on a home run rusher, the Lions continue to double down on the run game by drafting a lead blocker to help open holes.

So blocking wasn’t really a question during his college tenure.