Kevin Smith (1 Viewer)

[vikingdave]

it seemed like he had a great game going and then after halftime he did NOTHING? Was he hurt? Morris got some work late I see, what happened?

 

[thriftyrocker]

game thread said he was getting retaped and came back in the game later.

 

[lod01]

Hurt shoulder as usual for that guy.

 

[damageinc]

Hurt his shoulder and came back BUT was not used. No excuse given.

 

[vikingdave]

I know the excuse...I have him and am in a close game...

 

[loose circuits]

starting to remind me of the other "Kevin" that used to play RB for the Lions. Constantly dinged

 

[noneother]

any chance the snippet from profootball weekly

http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/11/0...g-term-solution

There is growing concern over the effectiveness of Lions RB Kevin Smith. Although he has been effective near the goal line, at home and in close games, Smith's overall performance has left a lot to be desired. He hasn't shown the ability to break long runs, isn't a creative runner and doesn't add a lot to the passing game. For now, he'll handle the tough yards, and he mostly has run hard in his two seasons. But the Lions could lean in another direction long term at running back.

Means we see Aaron Brown get a shot at major PT this year?

 

[Steel Town]

Who is Aaron Brown? Seemed like they leaned on Maurice Morris yesterday - how did he look?

 

[george]

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[Flyin Pigs]

BDD

 

[damageinc]

Yeah he was back but they used Morris. He still the starter but seems he just hasnt been that great and is in danger of atleast a time share with Morris or eventually losing his job.

Lions' Maurice Morris makes case for two-back run game

Dana Wakiji / The Detroit News

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.

The New York Giants have Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw, each of whom had rushed for more than 450 yards entering Sunday.

In Sunday's loss to the St. Louis Rams, Maurice Morris rushed 14 times for 63 yards, a 4.5-yard average per carry. Smith, who aggravated a shoulder injury and also had a foot problem, ran 16 times for 45 yards, a 2.8-yard average.

"Did a good job, and that's why we signed Maurice in the offseason," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said. "He's a running back that's proven in this league. And he's gonna need to carry a load for us. He had some injury problems, been set back over the first half of the season, but we need him at full speed and we need him to be able to get some yards like that."

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said in his post-game presser that the injury Kevin Smith suffered in Sunday's loss wasn't serious.

It's unclear if Smith suffered a shoulder or ankle injury. Schwartz said Smith could've gone back if he was needed, but Maurice Morris was playing well. Morris averaged 4.5 YPC, while Smith got just 2.8. This is a concern for Smith going forward. He hasn't improved as a ball carrier in his second year, and may be in danger of losing a chunk of his workload. Nov. 1 - 9:55 pm et

 

[Ditka is God]

Smith did not look the same after the face mask. I thought he hurt his neck on the play.

 

[The Redbeard]

Smith did not look the same after the face mask. I thought he hurt his neck on the play.

This is what was reported in the game thread. I have heard nothing about the shoulder, and suspect the earlier posters are speculating.

 

[RamMan]

bump to see if any homers might have any updates on K. Smith's injury and/or playing time going forward now that the MoMo cat is out of the bag?