The 2009 Detroit Lions Still Have a Few Holes to Fill

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If the O-Line can succeed, the Lions can shift their attention to the other offensive issue of running back.

Kevin Smith will have the preseason and the first few games of the 2009 season to prove that he can be an NFL feature back. If his offensive line steps up he might be able to prove that, but maybe he is simply not good enough.

Really this issue boils down to this; will the Lions need one complementary back for 2010 and beyond or a new feature back and a complementary back heading into the next offseason?

If the Lions can further address these issues before the start of the season, there will be more hope for a five win or more season. CB Adam Jones is still on the market, but his off the field troubles may not be what a rebuilding team needs.

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