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NFL 2018: Every team’s biggest training camp battle

By Randy Gurzi

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC poses after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC poses after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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AUBURN, AL – OCTOBER 07: Kerryon Johnson #21 of the Auburn Tigers rushes for this touchdown past the Mississippi Rebels at Jordan Hare Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions: Running Back

Year after year the Detroit Lions seem to need to get things figured out at running back. Ameer Abdullah never rounded into the player they hoped he would be and their ground game continued to suffer because of it. During this most recent offseason, they set out to change that.

First, they brought in a talented veteran with a history of production. LeGarrette Blount may be 31 years old, but he’s just one season removed from leading the NFL in touchdowns. With New England in 2016, he had 18 scores on the ground and 1,161 yards.

His yardage and touchdowns were much lower with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017 as he rushed for 766 yards and two scores — but did see his yards per carry increase to 4.4. At worst, he offers the Lions a competent back who can move the chains.

Blount isn’t guaranteed to start though. He’ll be in competition with rookie Kerryon Johnson, who was a stud at Auburn. He could very well find a way to become the lead back for the Lions this season, but the good news for fans is they finally have a battle of players who can handle the job rather than just looking for who can do enough to get on the field.

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