Over the next several days leading up to the start of Lions training camp, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News will highlight the key position battles. Today: Fourth and fifth receivers.
Allen Park — Replacing Calvin Johnson was never intended to be a one-person job.
Following the former All-Pro’s retirement last season, the Detroit Lions were largely able to fill the production void by spreading the ball around.
Buoyed by the offseason additions of Marvin Jones and Anquan Boldin, the pair, along with the returning Golden Tate, combined to record 213 receptions accounting for 2,591 yards and 16 touchdowns.