Detroit Lions Dan Campbell provides injury update on running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
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00:00 Dan Campbell feels confident about rookie running back Jameer Gibbs making his return
00:04 this week.
00:05 Jon, what do you make of that news for the first year pro?
00:08 Yeah, quite needed for the Detroit Lions when you look at their injury situation, especially
00:14 at the running back spot.
00:16 You look at David Montgomery now who could potentially be on the shelf for a little bit
00:20 of time.
00:21 The rookie now coming back from a hamstring injury that sidelined him the past couple
00:25 games.
00:26 It's going to be very interesting to see how the Detroit Lions are going to handle the
00:30 rotation.
00:31 Maybe you will elevate now Craig Reynolds and give him more of the bulk of the carries,
00:36 but still utilizing Jameer Gibbs in regards to making sure that he can get out there maybe
00:41 in the slot and be moved around a little bit, be targeted in terms of the passing game.
00:46 Jameer Gibbs, when you look at the early start of his career, been a little bit slower than
00:51 many would have expected.
00:52 Still averaging 50 yards a game, a lot of productivity, but many are still wondering
00:57 where are the explosive plays, where are the explosive runs, the elusive tackles, the ability
01:02 to break and shed away from defenders.
01:05 Just hasn't quite been there yet for the rookie, but it's going to take time.
01:09 If he is able this week to practice, boy, could the Detroit Lions offense use another
01:14 offensive weapon, especially against another tough defense in the Baltimore Ravens out
01:18 on the road.
01:19 I think it gives the Detroit Lions another weapon, another option for Jared Goff.
01:23 But look, Vito, quite honestly, it's a rookie that's learning the ropes here in the National
01:29 Football League, learning just how fast and quick linebackers and defensive linemen actually
01:33 are.
01:34 And I do think that the opportunity for Gibbs to return will benefit all parties involved,
01:39 just to get him more experienced, get him more acclimated.
01:42 And for the Detroit Lions, any player that goes out with injury, they believe in the
01:48 next man up mentality.
01:49 And if David Montgomery is going to be away for a long time, then Jameer Gibbs could be
01:53 that guy to step in and fill his role.
01:56 So it'll be interesting to see how Gibbs is utilized should he return.
01:59 But if he's able to contribute and be able to be part of an explosive offense, that can
02:05 only bode well for Detroit Lions team.
02:07 That's five and one going out on the road.
02:09 John, thanks for all the insight.