Pride Of Detroit May 18, 2018
What should the Lions do about Ameer Abdullah?
3 options the Lions will likely consider with Ameer Abdullah this summer. Breaking News! The Lions run game was really bad last year (and the year before that (and the year before that)). Obviously I’m not telling you something you don’t know here, but here’s one more run at the greatest hits for old time’s sake. They haven't had a 100-yard rusher since 2013, haven’t ranked higher than 17th in total rushing yards since 1998, have only had four 1,000 yard rushers since Barry Sanders retired, and, of course, they’ve finished dead last in rushing in the two of the past three...
SideLion Report May 17, 2018
Detroit Lions: Ameer Abdullah isn’t done in the Motor City
The Detroit Lions appear to still be in the Ameer Abdullah business despite the former second round running back’s recent rushing woes. After ranking dead last in the NFL in rushing last season, the Detroit Lions committed a good amount of resources in improving their sputtering running game. The Lions signed three-time Super Bowl winning […] Detroit Lions: Ameer Abdullah isn’t done in the Motor City - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - A Detroit Lions Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
SideLion Report May 13, 2018
Detroit Lions: Expectations for Ameer Abdullah in 2018
Since being drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2015, Ameer Abdullah hasn’t lived up to his second round billing. How will 2018 turn out? Ex-Nebraska Cornhusker Ameer Abdullah is familiar with the lead running back role. However, since coming to the Detroit Lions, things haven’t panned out the way he would’ve hoped. Recently expressed frustrations […] Detroit Lions: Expectations for Ameer Abdullah in 2018 - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - A Detroit Lions Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
ClutchPoints May 12, 2018
Lions RB Ameer Abdullah frustrated with light workload in Detroit
Through his first three seasons in the NFL, Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah has struggled to break through to be the workhorse in the backfield for the organization. He has yet to receive a significant workload in any of the campaigns that have limited his production and impact. This is something that Abdullah recently […] The post Lions RB Ameer Abdullah frustrated with light workload in Detroit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pride Of Detroit May 12, 2018
Lions RB Ameer Abdullah expresses frustration, doesn’t blame coaches
Abdullah admitted on podcast the last three years have been frustrating. Ameer Abdullah’s career in Detroit never took off like it was supposed to. His rookie year showed promise, but after an injury derailed his second season in the NFL, Abdullah faced high expectations in 2017. It didn’t end up working out... at all. The Lions’ former second-round pick rushed for just 552 yards in 14 games appearances and 11 starts, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry. This week, Abdullah joined comedian Michael Rapaport’s podcast “I Am Rapaport” and spoke a lot about last season. It’s clear...
blog.mlive.com May 12, 2018
Ameer Abdullah frustrated by up-and-down role in Lions offense
The Lions running back was seen as a bounce-back candidate in 2017 but never found the consistency to reach those kinds of marks.
Detroit Free Press May 1, 2018
Here are 5 Detroit Lions on the hot seat entering 2018
The Detroit Lions upgraded their running game in the draft, which means Ameer Abdullah and Jim Bob Cooter are under the microscope.
