Detroit Lions Free Agents Targets At Running Back For 2021 Ft. Todd Gurley, Leonard Fournette, & AP

Detroit Lions Free Agents Targets At Running Back For 2021 Todd Gurley Unlike some others on this list, Gurley didn't exactly succeed in re-establishing himself as one of the best running backs in all of football, but he did at least prove himself a viable weapon. His one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons was a mixed bag of struggle plays -- including one mental error in particular that cost them a comeback loss against the Detroit Lions -- and flashes of the All-Pro who once took over games with the Los Angeles Rams. It's not out of the realm of possibility that Gurley returns to the latter form, but his 2020 season doesn't support that point. That means he'll likely have to accept a reasonable salary on a short-term deal (one or two years) in the hopes of achieving going forward what he didn't achieve in 2020: to position himself for at least one more big payday before his NFL career begins to dusk. Adrian Peterson Is Peterson still a name to consider in 2021? You bet your backside he is. Much like Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, the future Hall of Fame running back continues to outright defy Father Time as he, unlike Brady in Tampa Bay, chases the ever-elusive Lombardi Trophy. He felt he still had a lot to give the Washington Football Team before they jettisoned him and moved on to younger pastures, knowing he likely wouldn't sniff the Super Bowl with the Detroit Lions but successfully proved he's still got the juice -- even if the container is only half-full. Fact is, the four-time All-Pro rushed for a combined 1,940 yards and 12 touchdowns in his two seasons prior to landing with the Lions, and was more than simply an afterthought as Detroit worked to refine D'Andre Swift. And when Swift missed time with injury, it was Peterson barreling ahead as if this was yesteryear, when it's really just a generational talent clearly in possession of the Time Stone. Leonard Fornette Well hello there, Playo- ... er ... um ... Super Bowl Lenny. It's possible Fournette went to Drake's School of How to Rebrand, but then became the professor himself. Jettisoned by the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of the 2020 season, Fournette immediately agreed to stay in Florida and join Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was a decision wrought with self-reflection, particularly considering he'd initially go from franchise RB to second fiddle behind Ronald Jones before taking over the role of starter when Jones battled injury. From there, Playoff Lenny was born in the postseason and, less than six months after hitting rock bottom, there he was helping to deliver a 27-yard knockout blow to the almighty Kansas City Chiefs to perch himself atop the NFL mountain. Now a free agent, it's likely the Bucs want him back in the building, but his brand is shiny enough at the moment to garner calls from other clubs. Home for Detroit Lions news & rumors, free agency, NFL Draft, and Roster discussion, Detroit Lions Talk with MicroMike is a channel dedicated to all things Detroit sports. We’re bringing you factual, in-depth analysis for your Detroit Lions. If you want your Detroit fix, this is the channel for you - click that SUBSCRIBE button, or click here:    / @lionstoday   You can also support us by joining the channel membership! Get exclusive Detroit Lions videos, mailbags & more when you join:    / @lionstoday   Home for Detroit Lions news & rumors, free agency, NFL Draft, and Roster discussion, Detroit Lions Talk with MicroMike is a channel dedicated to all things Detroit sports. We’re bringing you factual, in-depth analysis for your Detroit Lions. If you want your Detroit fix, this is the channel for you - click that SUBSCRIBE button, or click here:    / @lionstoday   You can also support us by joining the channel membership! Get exclusive Detroit Lions videos, mailbags & more when you join:    / @lionstoday   MicroMike is a Detroit Lions content creator who brings factual & statistical analysis, going against legacy main stream media. I’m looking to bring a non-biased view for OnePride nation. Part of the Infinite Sports Network where we talk about all sports endlessly. MicroMike is on social media too:   / micro.mike.161     / micromike85   You can follow me on News Break https://www.newsbreak.com/publishers/... Want more NFL news & rumors? Check out Chat Sports:    / chatsportstv