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Detroit Lions draft: What flavor of running back do you prefer?

By Robert Jones

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Running back Rashaad Penny #20 of the San Diego State Aztecs scores on a 33 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. The Aztecs defeated the Sun Devils 30-20. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 09: Running back Rashaad Penny #20 of the San Diego State Aztecs scores on a 33 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. The Aztecs defeated the Sun Devils 30-20. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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The 2018 NFL Draft seems to have as many running back prospects for the Detroit Lions as Baskin-Robbins has flavors of ice cream. Which one is your favorite?

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 14: A view of the ice cream being served during Family Ice Cream Fun-dae hosted by Mario Batali and Ayesha Curry at Private Park at Hudson on October 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 14: A view of the ice cream being served during Family Ice Cream Fun-dae hosted by Mario Batali and Ayesha Curry at Private Park at Hudson on October 14, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for NYCWFF) /

The biggest news so far this offseason for the Detroit Lions, outside of hiring Matt Patricia as their new head coach, has been the constant clamor about who they will pick in the draft to save the ground game.

While free agency is only two weeks away, most fans and the media alike believe the Lions are planning on waiting to find their answer to the running game blues in the 2018 NFL Draft. The reason for that, as just about everyone knows by now, is that the draft is very deep at running back and the Lions could use a second or even third round pick to add a quality back that could help out their anemic rushing attack.

It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Lions add a veteran free agent and still select a back in the draft because there is strength in numbers and injuries happen in football. However, today I want to focus completely on the draft.

The reason? Because the 2018 draft is like Baskin-Robbins. It has at least 32 flavors to choose from. Whatever you want, this draft seems to have it. So, what’ll it be?

Bobsled Brownie?

Creole Cream Cheese?

Old Fashioned Butter Pecan?

Let’s start with the idea that the best flavor out there, Saquan Barkley, won’t be on the shelf when the Lions get their turn to order and it would simply cost too much to make a deal to get him. So with that in mind what is your preference?

Peanut Butter ‘n Chocolate?

Rainbow Sherbet?

Rocky Road?

Everyone has their own inclination as to who they would like to see lined up in the Lions backfield next season, so today I will discuss my own top five preferences and why.

Once we come to grips the idea that Barkley isn’t a realistic option, that is when I’m definitely ready to be patient and wait until the second or third round to get a productive back from a deep crop of selections. Starting with…

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