profootballtalk.com - 7/15/2008
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Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that free-agent running back Kevin Jones, a first-round pick in 2004, will sign a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.
Chicago was a no-brainer destination for Jones, given that the team dumped its own first-round bust of a back, Cedric Benson, in June.
The move conflicts with coach Lovie Smith’s subsequent [...]
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Bears ink Kevin Jones to 1-year deal
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... The weird thing is, and thanks to Pro Football Talk for pointing it out, head coach Lovie Smith has said all along that the Bears were not looking to add a veteran back to make up for the loss of Benson. ...
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FOXSports.com News for NFL 7/15/2008
The Chicago Bears signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year deal on Tuesday.
During four years with Detroit, Jones rushed for 3,067 yards and 24 touchdowns on 761 carries. Jones, who played for Virginia Tech, was drafted by Detroit in ...