mlive.com - 3/11/2008
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Kevin Jones is expected to return completely healthy by the start of the regular season, but the Lions wanted to add more depth this season. Bell fell out of favor with former offensive coordinator Mike Martz last season and was dropped to the bottom of the depth chart as soon as Jones returned to action in the third game of the season. Bell will be given an opportunity to win the starting job ...
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Drafting RB becomes higher priority
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Drafting RB becomes higher priority - Detroit Lions: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats - MLive.com The Detroit Lions are reportedly bringing Tatum Bell back for one more year, a sure indication that the team will target a running back in the first three rounds of the draft. If the Lions had signed a veteran free agent like Julius Jones to a long-term deal, drafting a running back wouldnt have been as crucial. Now that both Bell and Kevin Jones will be unrestricted free agents after the 2008 season, acquiring a young running back has gained priority.
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DT Darby, Lions agree to 3-year deal (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 3/11/2008
The Detroit Lions signed Chuck Darby to a three-year deal Tuesday, nearly a week after agreeing to terms with the defensive tackle. Detroit hopes the seven-year veteran can help fill the void left by trading Shaun Rogers to Cleveland. Darby played for ...
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