Adding a veteran and some young legs at running back have given the Detroit Lions more versatility at the position with the potential to pay dividends.
Running backs coach David Walker is optimistic from what he has seen in the supervised offseason workouts that the position has been upgraded.
The Lions’ running game ranked last in the NFL last season, and general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia have made improving it a primary focus of the offseason.
Personnel additions are part of that plan.
“We’ve brought in some guys who have different skill sets than some guys we’ve had in the room previously,” Walker said Tuesday.