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And he still took reps at left even over the last five years, so that'll be seamless. That'll be seamless.
Sewell can do it all."
Campbell also indicated that the strategic changes will place a heavier rushing burden on running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who takes over the primary backfield role following the departure of David Montgomery to Houston.
"He really became more of that last year, but we're going to hang our hat on him quite a bit," the Lions coach continued.
"We expect him to have a big year for us."
Statistical data from Pro Football Reference and Pro Football Focus reveals that Gibbs averaged 2.27 more yards per carry when running to the right side behind Sewell over the past three seasons.
"I didn't know that," Gibbs said.
Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew praised the capabilities of the four-time Pro Bowl blocker during the team transition.
"I think he's one of the best who ever did it," Agnew said.
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Team executives and teammates maintain that the structural adjustment will not hinder the overall productivity of the offensive front line.
