The Detroit Lions run game has been world-class bad for nearly my entire life. I was alive and somewhat well during Barry Sanders’ entire career, but outside of those 10 years, the other 26 years of my Lions-watching life has consisted of guys like Artose Pinner and Keiland Williams. Outside of the 2013 season, the Lions have been at or near the bottom of the league in rushing since 1999. That’s a long time to have the same problem.
Not to pile on, but speaking of 1999, the Lions have only had 12 running backs run for 100 yards in a game since then.