Lions Add WR Options To Help Stafford, Johnson
SCOTT HELD, Associated Press
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Calvin Johnson had an otherworldly season for the Detroit Lions, but one his counterparts on the receiving corps thinks he can be even greater — with a little help.
Fellow receiver Nate Burleson, who missed much of last season with a broken leg, said finding reliable second and third options for quarterback Matthew Stafford might mean an even better season for his All-Pro teammate.
Johnson had 122 catches for an NFL record 1,964 yards and five touchdowns last year, but showed the effects of the workload late in the season. The team will look to 11-year veteran Burleson and Ryan Broyles, who missed six games last season.
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