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Size, speed at RB available for Lions in free agency

This is the second in a series looking at positional needs for the Lions in free agency.

Allen Park — It seems like every year the Detroit Lions talk about the importance of a balanced offense only to have its ground game fall short of holding up its end of the bargain.

Last season was no exception as the team finished 30th in rushing yards and 27th in yards per carry.

Things started so promising. The tandem of Ameer Abdullah and Theo Riddick looked more than capable after combining for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns from scrimmage in the season opener, but injuries ultimately decimated the unit.