The Detroit Lions were heavily scrutinized for selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Many questioned the wisdom behind spending a high draft pick ...

As the value of running backs increases around the NFL, it's worth remembering the Detroit Lions were ahead of the curve in the position in 2023.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are moving some pieces around on their staff after landing a new running backs coach with deep ties to Jahmyr ... and Gibbs, aka “Sonic and Knuckles.” ...

This article was originally published on fansided.com as Sonic or knuckles? Lions latest coaching hire says a lot about Jahmyr Gibbs future.

Thunder and Lightning at USC (LenDale White and Reggie Bush), Sonic and Knuckles with the Detroit Lions (Jahmyr Gibbs and David ... Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images ...

The backfield approach Ben Johnson used in Detroit is missing a 'Knuckles,' but has a 'Sonic' already so here's where they find their starting power back.

Late last season we saw what that looked like for Jahmyr Gibbs ... has been the ideal "Thunder" to Gibbs' "Lightning", or the "Knuckles" to Gibbs' "Sonic" in the parlance of their nickname.

The Ben Johnson running back usage template involves the "Sonic and Knuckles" approach, from the Sega Genesis video game. The Lions had David Montgomery as Knuckles and Jahmyr Gibbs as Sonic.

"Sonic" and "Knuckles" sat down with Dave Birkett to talk Myles Garrett and took rapid fire questions at Super Bowl 59 on radio row in New Orleans. Click here for important updates to our privacy ...

Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit ... without Montgomery as Pro Bowl back Gibbs helped keep the rushing attack float, but there's little doubt that Detroit's offense is much more effective when “Sonic ...