10-15-2007, 09:31 PM
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As deadline approaches, Lions' Bell expects to stay in Detroit
As deadline approaches, Lions' Bell expects to stay in Detroit
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Tatum Bell expects the NFL's trading deadline to come and go Tuesday, leaving him in Detroit. Bell said reports his agent was asking the Lions to trade him were overblown, but the running back acknowledged being unhappy with his role and the timing of it.
Tatum Bell, RB
Detroit Lions
2007 Statistics
Car: 44
Yds: 182
Avg: 1.4
TD: 1
"It's frustrating, being a contract year. You want to put a show on," Bell said Monday. "But I'm here now. I'm staying. I'm excited about helping the team."
Bell had just four carries for 15 yards in Detroit's last game, a 34-3 loss at Washington in Week 5.
Lions coach Rod Marinelli dismissed the trade talk swirling around Bell.
"All I know is, we're keeping him," Marinelli said.
The Lions acquired Bell and tackle George Foster in the offseason from Denver in exchange for cornerback Dre' Bly, and both might be in danger of losing their first-string jobs.
Playing for the Broncos, Bell ran for 1,026 yards last season and 921 in 2005. But Kevin Jones, the incumbent before he hurt his foot, is being worked back into the offense at Bell's expense.
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