Detroit Lions rookie operating again Jahmyr Gibbs has his sights set on a pair of lofty objectives in 2023.
The previous Alabama Crimson Tide star is assured that he can rush for 1,000 yards, whereas additionally racking up 500 receiving yards throughout his rookie season.
“Most undoubtedly, particularly with this technique,” Gibbs informed ESPN on Monday.
In a considerably shocking transfer, the Lions chosen Gibbs with the No. 12 total draft decide in late April. Gibbs earned his spot within the first spherical by showcasing his abilities as a runner and a receiver throughout his time enjoying at Georgia Tech and Alabama.
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Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions walks off the sector after an NFL preseason soccer recreation in opposition to the Carolina Panthers at Financial institution of America Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Photos)
Gibbs completed his ultimate season in Tuscaloosa with 926 dashing yards and 444 receiving yards.
NFL groups principally platoon operating backs, and Gibbs will break up the Lions backfield with veteran David Montgomery.
Due to this fact, Gibbs will seemingly should persuade the Lions to go in opposition to the norm if he needs to get sufficient touches carrying the ball and a major quantity of targets as a receiver if he needs to perform his aim.
Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions runs up the sector within the second quarter of a preseason recreation in opposition to the New York Giants at Ford Area on August 11, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Photos)
Final season, Christian McCaffrey was the one participant to surpass the 1,000 yard dashing and 500-yard receiving marks. He completed the 12 months with 1,139 yards on the bottom and 741 yards within the air.
Up to now threes years, there was a complete of eight operating backs who’ve surpassed the five hundred dashing yards mark. However, combining a 1,000 dashing yards season with 500-plus receiving yards is a substantial feat.
Working again Jahmyr Gibbs of Alabama speaks to the media in the course of the NFL Mix at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Photos)
Los Angeles Chargers star Austin Ekeler fell simply 85 dashing yards in need of the 1,000/500 season in 2022. He completed the season with 915 dashing yards and 722 receiving yards.
The Lions teaching workers has hinted that they may work Gibbs into the passing recreation.
Gibbs stated that successful will handle alot of issues.
“If we win, the remainder will come,” the rookie operating again famous.
Gibbs will get his first alternative to make progress in direction of the particular season that he’s aiming for when the Lions open the 2023 NFL season on Thursday night time in opposition to the reigning Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
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Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is properly conscious of the issues Gibbs doubtlessly poses for Kansas Metropolis’s protection.
“It is all eyeballs on No. 26 when he goes within the recreation,” he stated. “That is one of many issues we have been speaking about, know the place he’s and if he is within the recreation as a result of we actually assume with a man that is that explosive they’ll attempt to discover approach to get him the ball.”
