Detroit Lions: Loss of Jahvid Best Should Make Fans Second-Guess Broyles Pick

August 19, 2012   ·   Chris Madden   ·   Jump to comments

After defeating the Baltimore Ravens in preseason action on Friday, you could say—to steal a quote from Denny Green—the Detroit Lions are exactly who we thought they were. They're a team that's dominant passing the football and woefully subpar running it.
One could point at the success Keiland Williams and Joique Bell are having and claim that the Lions' rushing attack is improved. Keep in mind, they are running against second-, third- and fourth-string players.
Kevin Smith, the Lions' starter, had four carries for 11 yards. Against the Cleveland Browns, Smith and Stefan Logan combined for eight carries and totaled 38 yards (stats via ESPN).
It's pretty clear, with Jahvid Best on the shelf, the Lions are looking at another season of one-dimensional offense.
It didn't have to be that way, though.
In the second round of the 2012 NFL draft, Lions GM Martin Mayhew made a splash by drafting Ryan Broyles. It was a surprise move, but he...

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