Free agency opens in a little over 3 weeks and the Detroit Lions need help at a myriad of positions on both sides of the ball. Here is the first in a series of position-by-position breakdowns on the top players available in free agency:
Running backs
The Lions finished 30th in the NFL in rushing last season and have made no secret about the fact they want to upgrade the ground game this off-season. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll address the running back position in free agency – there may be better upgrades available at offensive line or tight end – and if they do it’s doubtful they’ll find a true difference maker.