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Coming off a career-best season, Johnson isn't necessarily looking to improve on his statistics. In fact, he'd like to see the Lions spread the ball around a little more. "Last year, the running game wasn't really there and we threw the ball all day," Johnson said Tuesday. "Matt [Stafford] had a heck of a year, throwing over 5,000 yards — not to say he won't throw for 5,000 again. But if we have a consistent running game, that's a lot of passes we don't have to throw and we can run some time off the clock."
Reported by the Detroit News
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Last season, Johnson had career-highs in receptions (96), yards (1,681) and touchdowns (16) while Stafford has his best season, as well, throwing for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns. But the Lions were a pass-first team, which made the offense a bit predictable. The Lions ranked fourth in the NFL, averaging 301 yards passing, but just 29th in rushing (95.2 yards). If the Lions can establish a consistent running game, Johnson believes it will benefit the receivers, as well. "I'm not mad because honestly we (can) run it all day. I don't mind blocking for my RBs and seeing them shine," Johnson said. "I want those guys to get our running game strong and bring some extra guys in the box and that helps us (receivers) outside. ..." Point taken. Reluctantly.
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