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The Detroit News reports the Lions are hoping new WR Nate Burleson will do the job Bryant Johnson couldn't do last year -- take some pressure of WR Calvin Johnson. The Lions want to get the ball into Calvin Johnson's hands more (67 receptions, 984 yards, four TDs), but the problem is that defenses create a large part of their scheme to stopping him. Enter Burleson. He's shown he's a great run-after-the-catch receiver, so expect offensive coordinator Scott Linehan to feature him early and often to make defenses aware of his potential.
Analysis: Burleson has already anointed himself as "Robin" to Johnson's "Batman." We think Burleson has potential to play well this year, but he should only be considered a No. 4 Fantasy WR worth a late-round pick. While the Lions offense should improve in 2010, you're not counting on Burleson to be a starting Fantasy option in the majority of leagues.
The Detroit News reports the Lions are hoping new WR Nate Burleson will do the job Bryant Johnson couldn't do last year -- take some pressure of WR Calvin Johnson. The Lions want to get the ball into Calvin Johnson's hands more (67 receptions, 984 yards, four TDs), but the problem is that defenses create a large part of their scheme to stopping him. Enter Burleson. He's shown he's a great run-after-the-catch receiver, so expect offensive coordinator Scott Linehan to feature him early and often to make defenses aware of his potential.
Analysis: Burleson has already anointed himself as "Robin" to Johnson's "Batman." We think Burleson has potential to play well this year, but he should only be considered a No. 4 Fantasy WR worth a late-round pick. While the Lions offense should improve in 2010, you're not counting on Burleson to be a starting Fantasy option in the majority of leagues.