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Slimmer Jones optimisitic about '06

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Friday, August 11, 2006

DETROIT, Mich. -- Here are five observations on the Detroit Lions: 1. Kevin Jones was supposed to have a breakout season in 2005. That didn't happen. He finished with a disappointing 664 yards and a 3.6-yard average. "I think it was an adjustment last year," Jones said even though he wasn't making an excuse. "I think the head coach [Rod Marinelli] will try to establish the run." Jones has 1,500-yard potential. He's big. He's fast. He has good moves. But like most Lions he underachieved. The ...

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