Martin Mayhew admitted he had made a mistake. And it was a big one.
Shortly after the 2012 season, the Detroit Lions’ general manager at the time said he had mistakenly counted on running back Jahvid Best to return from a concussion he suffered the previous season.
Best didn’t play a down in 2012. The Lions were 23rd in rushing that season, the offense suffered and the team finished 4-12 – a big step back from the 10-6 record and a playoff appearance a year earlier.
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