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Lions' Maurice Morris makes case for two-back run game
Lions' Maurice Morris makes case for two-back run game
Detroit -- Many successful teams in the NFL use a two-back system. The Lions might consider it, if only to help prevent injuries to Kevin Smith.
Jim Schwartz: Lions' improvement ceased last 2 games
freep.com — Not only are the Lions 1-6, they're coming off back-to-back stinkers. They were dominated in a 26-0... loss at Green Bay. Then, after a bye week, at home, they suffered a 17-10 loss to St. Louis, a team on a 17-game losing streak. Are they on schedule in ... (more) Jim Schwartz: Lions' improvement ceased last 2 games
Lions' Calvin Johnson and Kevin Smith both practice
mlive.com — ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced for the second straight day and running... back Kevin Smith, who missed Wednesday's workout with a left shoulder injury, also took part in practice today. Lions head coach Jim Schwartz... (more) Lions' Calvin Johnson and Kevin Smith both practice
Lions RB Kevin Smith, WR Calvin Johnson practice today
freep.com — Wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith continued to practice today. Both seem likely to... play Sunday at Seattle, though Lions coach Jim Schwartz likely will not tip his hand. Johnson has missed two games with a injured right knee. ... (more) Lions RB Kevin Smith, WR Calvin Johnson practice today
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Kevin Smith / Lions adopting two-RB system?
FantasySP / ALL / Player News — The Lions may start using a two-running back attack to limit wear-and-tear on Kevin Smith, according to the Detroit News. Maurice Morris would be the main beneficiary. Our View: It could also be because Smith is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry (on 125 carries), while Morris is averaging 4.1 on 26 carries. Smith was particularly ineffective against the Rams last weekend, carrying the ball 16 times for just 45 yards, while also aggravating a shoulder injury. Morris rushed 14 times for 63 yards. ...

Lions adopting two-RB system?
Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers — ... The Lions may start using a two-running back attack to limit wear-and-tear on Kevin Smith, according to the Detroit News. Maurice Morris would be the main beneficiary. ...

Morris in line for bigger role?
Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers — ... The Lions are considering adopting a two-running back system, with Maurice Morris taking on an increased role in the offense, according to the Detroit News. ...

Morris in line for bigger role?
No-Offseason.com — The News The Lions are considering adopting a two-running back system, with Maurice Morris taking on an increased role in the offense, according to the Detroit News . Our View Kevin Smith's carries would be scaled back a bit. So far in 2009, Morris is averaging 4.1 yards per carry on 26 carries, while Smith is averaging just 3.1 on 125. It's hard to envision this making Morris fantasy viable, considering the state of the Lions offense (25th in total offense), but if you are desperate for a running back, he would at least be worth a flier as a flex play or bye-week back. ...

Lions adopting two-RB system?
No-Offseason.com — The News The Lions may start using a two-running back attack to limit wear-and-tear on Kevin Smith, according to the Detroit News . Maurice Morris would be the main beneficiary. Our View It could also be because Smith is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry (on 125 carries), while Morris is averaging 4.1 on 26 carries. Smith was particularly ineffective against the Rams last weekend, carrying the ball 16 times for just 45 yards, while also aggravating a shoulder injury. Morris rushed 14 times for 63 yards. It's bad news for both, as Smith was already a tenuous fantasy option, ...

Smith runs for 67 in loss
Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers — November 3, 2009 The Lions may start using a two-running back attack to limit wear-and-tear on Kevin Smith, according to the Detroit News . Maurice Morris would be the main beneficiary. Our View: It could also be because Smith is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry (on 125 carries), while Morris is averaging 4.1 on 26 carries. Smith was particularly ineffective against the Rams last weekend, carrying the ball 16 times for just 45 yards, while also aggravating a shoulder injury. Morris rushed 14 times for 63 yards. It's bad news for both, as Smith was already a tenuous fantasy ...

Kevin Smith has big day for Lions
Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers — November 3, 2009 The Lions may start using a two-running back attack to limit wear-and-tear on Kevin Smith, according to the Detroit News . Maurice Morris would be the main beneficiary. Our View: It could also be because Smith is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry (on 125 carries), while Morris is averaging 4.1 on 26 carries. Smith was particularly ineffective against the Rams last weekend, carrying the ball 16 times for just 45 yards, while also aggravating a shoulder injury. Morris rushed 14 times for 63 yards. It's bad news for both, as Smith was already a tenuous fantasy ...

Smith scores in loss
Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers — November 3, 2009 The Lions may start using a two-running back attack to limit wear-and-tear on Kevin Smith, according to the Detroit News . Maurice Morris would be the main beneficiary. Our View: It could also be because Smith is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry (on 125 carries), while Morris is averaging 4.1 on 26 carries. Smith was particularly ineffective against the Rams last weekend, carrying the ball 16 times for just 45 yards, while also aggravating a shoulder injury. Morris rushed 14 times for 63 yards. It's bad news for both, as Smith was already a tenuous fantasy ...

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