Running back Bell signs one-year deal with Lions

[kdogg]

After losing a bidding war for halfback Julius Jones, the Detroit Lions went back to their own roster and re-signed Tatum Bell.

Bell, 26, agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million deal to stay with the Lions. He came to the Lions last season from the Broncos in a trade that included tackle George Foster. Foster agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million deal over the weekend.

With Kevin Jones coming off a torn ACL, Bell will be given the chance to start this season. He started four games for the Lions in 2007 and had 182 yards on 44 carries last year.

In his final season with the Broncos in 2006, Bell had 1,025 yards and a 4.4-yard average. On any given play, Bell has the ability to break a long run because he has great speed and elusiveness.

If Bell has a great season, he is hoping to hit a big payday in 2009.

Hopefully he plays more games than he did last season for us.

 

[sheed]

Yeah, hes not bad I would like to see him play even though I HATE the lions.

 

[RipCity32]

Would you shut up, you don't hate the Lions.

And I hope Bell gets a chance this time to actually do something.

 

[sheed]

Actually I do, no matter what they cant win. Saints and Cardinals FTW! And dont say how they cant win either because they will kick the Lions ass.