"NFL Insider Mike Freeman reported Thursday that Lions RB Jahvid Best has been advised by people close to him to "strongly consider sitting out the year" after suffering his second concussion of the season (CBS Sports)."
Best had to miss his final 4 games in college because of concussion issues, and this is his 2nd this season. It sounds as if it might be in his best interest to sit out the rest of the year. The Lions haven't even rules him out for this week yet, but it's starting to sound like it's just a matter of time.
For now Maurice Morris will take over as the starting RB. The Lions tried to trade for Ronnie Brown, but the trade fell through when it was found out that Jerome Harrison has some kind of health issue.
This isn't a killer blow for the Lions, but it will hurt. The rest of their RBs pretty much suck (as you can tell by them trying to trade for Ronnie Brown). Best wasn't just a factor in the running game (390 yards 4.6 avg), but also the passing game (27 catches 287 yards). That is going to be tough to replace.
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