Kevin Smith Fantasy News 2009-2010

HacheMan · Sep 1, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Kevin Smith (hip) is expected to be held out of the Lions' preseason finale.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll be fine for Week 1, and if Saturday's game was any indication, he'll be featured heavily in the new offense.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: CBSSports.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 11, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Lions coach Jim Schwartz indicated that Kevin Smith is in line for a bigger role now that rookie Matthew Stafford is the starting quarterback.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco both benefited from run-heavy offenses last year, and the Lions will try to play it similarly with Stafford this year. "I think we saw a glimpse of what Kevin can do in that first quarter against Indianapolis (50 yards rushing, 33 receiving)," said Schwartz. Smith will be featured heavily in Scott Linehan's offense this season.
Sep. 11</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

FZA · Sep 12, 2009

had him last year and had big expectations for him and had kevin jones too the year before. lions rbs have let me down after sanders days

HacheMan · Sep 16, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Kevin Smith called his 15 carry, 20 yard game Sunday the worst of his career.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I left a lot of yards on the field and I was very indecisive," Smith said. The Saints played with only seven men in the box and still completely shut down the Lions' running game. Coach Jim Schwartz said it was hard to run because they were down 14-0 out of the gate. The sledding doesn't get any easier this week against the Vikings.
Sep. 16 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

mickj · Sep 17, 2009

Still a good day in ppr leagues.( 7 Receptions)

HacheMan · Sep 27, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions Lions RB Kevin Smith exits with hurt shoulder
Smith had gashed the Skins for 101 yards on 16 carries and 18 more on three catches before the fourth-quarter injury. We'd betting it's not serious, but rookie Aaron Brown and Maurice Morris are handling the workload for now. September 27

HacheMan · Sep 28, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions secretive about Kevin Smith's shoulder </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Kevin Smith - RB - DET - Sep. 28

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions coach Jim Schwartz shed no light on Kevin Smith's shoulder injury at his Monday press conference.
"We're not into giving competitive advantage to other people," Schwartz said, detailing how his experience as a defensive coordinator makes him hesitant to give out injury information about key offensive players. Unfortunately, we probably won't know Smith's status for Week 4 until next Sunday at 12PM ET.
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HacheMan · Sep 28, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Kevin Smith considered 'week to week' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Kevin Smith - RB - DET - Sep. 28

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that the Lions consider Kevin Smith's (shoulder) status "week to week."
This doesn't tell us a whole lot, but "week to week" players typically miss at least one game, and the fact that Smith couldn't finish Week 3 isn't a good sign. Expect Maurice Morris to start in Week 4 against Chicago. It's a poor matchup, though, and Morris isn't talented enough to make a big impact.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
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HacheMan · Sep 29, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Kevin Smith (shoulder) says the Lions' trainers have not ruled him out for Week 4 and that if Week 3 was the Super Bowl, he would have finished the game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Jim Schwartz is not going to say anything about Smith's injury until he absolutely has to, so expect a game-time decision. Profootballtalk.com reported yesterday that Smith is "week to week," which isn't a great sign. Maurice Morris would start against the Bears if Smith can't go.
Sep. 29 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 30, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Kevin Smith to be game-day decision at Bears </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Kevin Smith - RB - DET - Sep. 30

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Wednesday that Kevin Smith (shoulder, knee) will be a game-time decision Sunday at Chicago.
Smith did not practice Wednesday. "We will just see how that plays out this week and see what we can get out of him," Schwartz said. "Kevin is really important. We have a dynamic playmaker in Calvin Johnson who can get open downfield, but that is largely dependent on how we run the football." If Smith can't play (we're betting he won't), Maurice Morris will draw the start.
Source: Chicago Tribune
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HacheMan · Oct 1, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Kevin Smith (shoulder) was at Lions practice Thursday, but the team was not in full pads.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's a great sign that Smith was out there, but let's wait and see if he participates fully before we get too excited. Coach Jim Schwartz said Wednesday that Smith will be a game-time decision Sunday at Chicago. Smith said earlier that he wanted at least two days of practice to feel prepared to play at a high level.
Oct. 1</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: MLive.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 2, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Schwartz: Smith to be game-time decision </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Kevin Smith - RB - DET - Oct. 2</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions coach Jim Schwartz predicted on Thursday that Kevin Smith (shoulder, knee) would be a game-day decision against the Bears this week.
"It's a lot different practicing than going through an actual game, but he's making progress," said Schwartz. "We'll end up finally making that decision, finalizing that decision on Sunday morning." We're tentatively expecting Smith to be listed as questionable pending Friday's practice workload.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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HacheMan · Oct 2, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions Kevin Smith listed as questionable
As expected, he'll be a game-time decision against the Bears. We'd lean towards predicting that Smith won't play, but he's definitely a good enough player to use if he's active for the contest. Check back around 12ET Sunday. October 2
Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter

HacheMan · Oct 7, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Lions coach Jim Schwartz attributed Kevin Smith's 19-carry, 30-yard effort in Week 4 to poor blocking, not Smith's running.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>His owners didn't care because Smith scored two touchdowns. "The bottom line is we've got to block better. We have to run better, particularly against 7 1/2 (man) fronts like that," Schwartz said. Smith's monster week-to-week workloads keep him as an RB1. So far, he's the No. 9 fantasy back overall.
Oct. 7</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit Free Press</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 2, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Lions coach Jim Schwartz hinted at a bigger workload for Maurice Morris going forward.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Kevin Smith aggravated his shoulder injury and also had a foot problem Sunday, so Morris came in and rushed 14 times for 63 yards. Smith's injuries are not serious, but he has been pretty banged up all year and is averaging just 3.1 yards per carry on the season. Look for Morris to spell Smith a decent amount in the second half of the season.
Nov. 2</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit Free Press</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 5, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions coach: Kevin Smith 'is our workhorse' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Kevin Smith - RB - DET - Nov. 5

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions coach Jim Schwartz confirmed that Kevin Smith is in no danger of losing his job to Maurice Morris.
"Kevin is our workhorse," he said. "I don't think that anything has changed. Maurice is our complementary running back." Smith hasn't scored a TD in three games, but projects to benefit from Calvin Johnson's (knee) expected return. The Lions are much more explosive and harder to "stack the box" against when their double-team commanding wideout is on the field.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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HacheMan · Nov 6, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Kevin Smith (questionable, shoulder) practiced in a "limited" manner again on Friday and remains on track to play in Week 9 at Seattle.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The coaching staff has indicated no concern about Smith's status. He should resume seeing 16-20 touches this week. We have him as the RB16 overall.
Nov. 6 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Detroit Free Press</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lions confirm Smith will undergo knee surgery </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Kevin Smith - RB - DET - Dec. 14 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Lions confirmed Monday that Kevin Smith is lost for 2009 and will need reconstructive surgery on his injured left knee.
Coach Jim Schwartz admitted Smith tore "at least" one ligament, and surgeons will find out if there's further damage to the knee while performing the operation. The injury isn't known to be career threatening, but it's certainly dealt an uppercut to Smith's already declining value in dynasty leagues.
Source: MLive.com
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HacheMan · Dec 16, 2009

Kevin Smith - RB - Lions </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Lions beat reporter Tom Kowalski considers Kevin Smith (ACL surgery) "very" unlikely to be ready for Week 1 in 2010.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Kowalski, one of the best beat writers in the business, also suggests that Smith's injury could change the Lions' 2010 draft philosophy. Smith may not be 100% until 2011, so running back will be an early-round possibility for Detroit. Clemson's C.J. Spiller will likely be the first RB taken in April, although at 5'10/195 he may not be deemed worthy of a top-five selection.
Dec. 16 - 2:10 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: MLive.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>