Drew Petzing emphasizes need for Lions to improve rushing attack

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing reflects on his return to Arizona as the team prepares to face the Cardinals on October 11. Petzing, who spent three seasons with Arizona, acknowledges his experiences there while focusing on the upcoming game. The Lions currently rank 20th in rushing, averaging 102 yards per game and lacking explosive runs. Petzing identifies the need for greater consistency and the creation of bigger plays in the running game. Meanwhile, defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard defends his blitz strategy despite recent difficulties against opposing quarterbacks.

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