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08:03 AM ET 10.10 | The sputtering Lions sure could use a little Jahvid Best these days. [The Lions believe Best] can have an instant and immense impact if doctors clear him to return from concussions when he's eligible to come off the physically-unable-to-perform list next week. "He changes this offense, no doubt," guard Rob Sims said. "You can't cover him out of the backfield." ... Once he's cleared, the Lions can start Best on a 21-day practice window or promote him to the active roster immediately. [Coach Jim Schwartz] said no decision has been made on how to handle Best's return, but Sims and center Dominic Raiola are confident Best will be a game-changer the minute he steps on the field.

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October 10, 2012 08:10 AM ET

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If Jim Schwartz really thinks "...Best will be a game-changer the minute he steps on the field," then maybe it's Schwartz that should be checked for a concussion.

Debbie Does

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October 10, 2012 08:11 AM ET

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Home run hitter? Go to the Tigers!

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October 10, 2012 08:13 AM ET

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Sounds like the Lions are getting desperate to me!

Formerly from Ewa…

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October 10, 2012 08:14 AM ET

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So that's whats wrong with the Lions...no little Jahvid Best...who woulda thunk that?

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October 10, 2012 08:15 AM ET

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"The sputtering Lions sure could use a little Jahvid Best these days." Well, he is little...

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October 10, 2012 08:17 AM ET

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Sounds like the pressure is starting to build in Detroit. They were supposed to be contenders this year and have really been underwhelming.

DarkArmadillo

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October 10, 2012 08:38 AM ET

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Welcome to cleche' central

Eagles in 2020

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October 10, 2012 08:42 AM ET

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Is Prince Fielder going to play fullback?

Hatrunner

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October 10, 2012 08:57 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:17 AM ET 10.10 by DarkArmadillo

They were supposed to be contenders this year and have really been underwhelming.

If by "underwhelming" you mean "el stinko".

DJ Johnson

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October 10, 2012 09:13 AM ET

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"... if doctors clear him to return from concussions when he's eligible ..."

That's the real question. That, and "Is Jim Schwartz putting pressure on the doctors to let Best play?"

Debbie Does

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October 10, 2012 09:24 AM ET

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He's had more 20 yard plus plays as a receiver than he has had as a running back.

THE BISHOP!

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October 10, 2012 09:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:24 AM ET 10.10 by THE BISHOP!

He's had more 20 yard plus plays as a receiver than he has had as a running back.

He is a nice complimentary player. The article makes it sound like the reincarnation of Gayle Sayers is just waiting for the chance to be unleashed on the NFL.

DarkArmadillo

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October 10, 2012 09:50 AM ET

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He will last until his next - and last - concussion or other injury. Some player are injury-prone and Best is one of them. He's neither the long- or short-term answer to the Lions' woes. It's Schwartz.

George W. Watson

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October 10, 2012 09:52 AM ET

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QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:10 AM ET 10.10 by Debbie Does

If Jim Schwartz really thinks "...Best will be a game-changer the minute he steps on the field," then maybe it's Schwartz that should be checked for a concussion.

read it again moron. he didn't say that

"but Sims and center Dominic Raiola are confident Best will be a game-changer the minute he steps on the field."

just keep doing dallas

TheRock isa smallguy

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October 10, 2012 09:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:27 AM ET 10.10 by DarkArmadillo

He is a nice complimentary player. The article makes it sound like the reincarnation of Gayle Sayers is just waiting for the chance to be unleashed on the NFL.

sayers is probably right. He too spent most of his career sitting on the sidelines doing nothing.