We've found at least 31 other problems that will keep NFL coaches up at night. Marcas Grant recaps the weekend's preseason games. Can Andrew Luck live up to the hype? Bucky Brooks has storylines for this weekend. The Cleveland Browns latest update on rookie running back Trent Richardson isn't necessarily the worst news in the world. But as Marcas Grant writes, it's not encouraging, either. Matthew Stafford directs one of the NFL's most potent passing offenses, but does a suspect Detroit Lions secondary stand a chance against the opposition?
Chad Reuter reports from training camp. Browns running back Trent Richardson has had a ton of fantasy football hype since being drafted.
But as Michael Fabiano writes, knee problems could have his stock falling in countless drafts. On the ground, he's a good outside threat and possesses enough quickness to work inside on counters and traps. In the passing game, Smith must become a dangerous presence to defenses on screens and checkdowns. This will draw attention from linebackers and open up the underneath routes a bit more.
In short, this takes some pressure of Calvin Johnson, as well. As a blocker, though, Smith has to impact the game in a major way. Defenses aren't going to shy away from remaining aggressive against Detroit, simply because applying pressure to Matthew Stafford is the best way to slow down a pass-heavy offense with the league's best receiver.
As dominant as the Lions were in , any inconsistency in will be costly. Best accounted for 85 receptions through his first 22 NFL games and averaged just over nine yards per catch. When a running back can practically move the chains with every snag, defenses often have to utilize zone schemes to take away the middle of the field. It forces linebackers to spy—which makes them vulnerable to play action fakes—and reduces the inside help for the corners on the outside.
Smith certainly has the capability to be as productive as Best here, but the Lions had a major advantage with two backs who could offer varying attacks while maintaining an explosive tempo. Now we just have to expect more from the No. Running alongside Usain Bolt, Best failed to qualify out of the first round , finishing seventh among nine athletes in his heat.
But this will be the first time we get to see Best play competitive football again. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
Stories Schedule Roster Stats. Lucia, his father's birth country, in the Summer Olympics in Brazil. Best ran the meter dash, finishing his heat in Find a League. Search Search. AFC North.
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