Jamaal Williams to be Lions' lead running back?

Running back Jamaal Williams explained in February he'd like to remain with the Green Bay Packers for the rest of his playing days but ultimately agreed to a two-year deal with the Detroit Lions, likely because of the offensive role Detroit offered him in discussions.

It's early, but it appears Williams made a wise business decision. 

During a film study segment, new Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn suggested to Chris Burke and Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic that Williams will open training camp sessions as the club's primary ball-carrier ahead of 2020 rookie D'Andre Swift, who finished his debut season behind future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson in rushing yards and carries. 

"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."

Add in Lynn's comments with the fact Detroit quarterback Jared Goff will like that Williams accumulated 122 receptions for 961 yards and eight touchdowns during his four-year tenure with the Packers, and fantasy football owners should note that Williams, not Swift, is the starting RB ahead of Memorial Day.