RB Thomas Jones will sign with Lions, SI writer predicts

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Tim Twentyman / The Detroit News


Free-agent running back Thomas Jones will sign with the Lions, but he should sign with the New England Patriots.

That was the prediction and opinion offered Wednesday by Don Banks of Sports Illustrated.

Jones, 31, gained 1,402 yards and scored 14 touchdowns for the Jets last season. He was released last week in a cost-cutting move, and the Jets appear confident that Shonn Greene will emerge as their feature back.

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"The Lions have the greatest need and thus should be willing to pay the most," Banks writes.

Banks adds, however, "The Patriots picking the Jets' pocket for a veteran running back would certainly stoke their rivalry a little more."

Jones might be one of the Lions' targets due to the uncertain health of Kevin Smith, who is rehabilitating from knee and shoulder injuries.



From The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100303 ... z0hK00Kivw