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Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia not worried about D'Andre Swift, Kerryon Johnson battle

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down why the Detroit Lions picked Georgia RB D'Andre Swift in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia didn't have to think twice when Georgia's D'Andre Swift, arguably the best running back in this year's class, was available in NFL draft's second round.

He was all in.

And Swift's addition has sparked quite the controversy. The most common debate surrounds the likelihood of him surpassing Kerryon Johnson as the team's starting running back.

Patricia appeared on NBCSN's "Rich Eisen Show" on Wednesday, where he discussed the competition with Swift in the mix.