Detroit Lions cut Jones and Edwards
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Hey, looks like the foot injury for Kevin Jones ended up in the removal of the foot?
Well, maybe they got one right this time, but the Lions still need to find a running back and defensive end.
The Detroit Lions cut Kevin Jones and Kalimba Edwards.
The 5-foot-11, 228-pound Jones missed the start and the end of last season with foot and knee injuries. He has played four pro seasons, all with Detroit.
Jones has 750 career carries for 3,067 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also caught 141 passes for 1,006 yards and three touchdowns.
The 6-6, 265-pound Edwards has spent his six NFL seasons with the Lions. He has 26 career sacks. source
At times, Kevin Jones was the whole team, until his foot injury a year ago. This past year under Mike Martz, as the offensive coordinator, the run was an afterthought. The games that Jones had significant carries, the Lions did well.
Kalimba Edwards always showed promise, but little else on the field. Good bye, good riddance. Letting him go was expected and should have happened before now.
Letting Kevin Jones go was a surprise and makes you wonder if he is a step slower after the foot injury healed or maybe it never fully healed.
So the Lions signed Tatum Bell, but already said he would not be the every down back.
So who will be the every down back?
They just signed safety Kalvin Pearson. They only have about 10 safeties now. Maybe one of them can run?
My guess is the Lions will go after Shaun Alexander, who was cut by Seattle.
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3 opinions for Detroit Lions cut Jones and Edwards
Ron B Kuiper
Mar 15, 2008 at 8:16 am
Draft best RB available. Then draft best offensive lineman available. The after another 5 win season fire the coach bring in someone else to start a new era. Detroit Lion’s fans are always suckers for another 5 year rebuilding program.
James
Mar 16, 2008 at 4:09 am
How about drafting a general manager?
Ron B Kuiper
Mar 16, 2008 at 7:13 am
That would require something the Detroit Losers don’t have…..an intelligent owner.
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