The Facts: Williams joined Detroit on a two-year, $6 million deal, only $3.25 million of which was guaranteed at signing. New OC Anthony Lynn seems to think that Williams will become the primary tailback in the team's new attack. In a film-study interview with TheAthletic.com, Lynn made it clear that Williams will be the team's top tailback, with 2020 second-rounder D'Andre Swift serving in a complementary role. "Jamaal is what I'd call a classic 'A' back," Lynn said. "I like to break the backs down into A and B. My 'A' backs are normally my bigger backs. They can run between the tackles, block probably a little better than a 'B' back, they can also run the perimeter. I can leave those guys in there for all three downs. My 'B' back comes in, he's a guy that sometimes I want to use in space more. He's my speed-in-space guy. I feel like Jamaal would be an outstanding 'A' back. I like his energy, I like his pad level and the way he runs the football between the tackles."

Diehards Line: Williams has other attributes that Lynn finds attractive. "He brings something to the table that some backs don't in this category," Lynn said regarding Williams. "This man has soft hands, really good ball skills, you can use him in the passing game. ... I didn't realize until I studied him a little bit more in free agency that he was that good of a receiver. This young man has excellent hands and he has some really good route savvy." Williams also has some intangible qualities that Lynn likes. All of which is rather surprising given Lynn's previous comments about Swift and assistant HC Duce Staley's assertion that Swift is a 25 touch-a-game player. The Lions will be hoping it shows on the field this season, as the Lions try yet again to reboot the franchise in a way that results in the first playoff win in 30 years.