MAURICE MORRIS RUMORS

Lions stick with Morris entering 4th qtr

Maurice Morris gets another carry, this one for no gain. On second-and-10, Matthew Stafford tosses Morris a pass for a first down. It was for a gain of 15 yards. We're entering the fourth quarter. What are your thoughts about the Lions' chances at a comeback?
Via Lions Blog  |  November 24, 2011
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Maurice Morris showing promise

By no means does Maurice Morris have breakaway speed like Jahvid Best, but he's getting the job done so far. Delivered the Lions a 1-yard run on thrid-and-1 to keep this series going. Matthew Stafford keeps spreading the ball around, knowing Calvin Johnson is having his hands full against Champ
Via Lions Blog  |  October 30, 2011
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Morris gets start at RB

Maurice Morris gets his chance to fill in for the injured Javid Best today. The Lions definitely lose a lot of speed with the loss of Best, but have a guy in the 215-pound Morris who can fight for extra yards. Today marks Morris' 136th career game in 10 seasons. Morris' best season came in
Via Lions Blog  |  October 23, 2011
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Jahvid Best's improved health, adding Maurice Morris gives Detroit Lions' running game life

The Lions finished with a season-best 134 rushing yards against Chicago, thanks largely to Best's big second-quarter run.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  December 09, 2010
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Morris to get the bulk of the carries vs Chicago Sunday

According to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News, Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan expects veteran running back Maurice Morris to carry most of the load in Sunday’s game against the Bears. Rookie running back Jahvid Best did practice Friday on a limited basis and will probably receive some snaps
Via Lions Gab  |  December 04, 2010
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Lions Will Look to Add Value Before Making Final Cuts

Time will tell whether Maurice Morris has more value to the Lions or someone else (Photo: YardBarker.com) The games are over and all that remains is the final determination as to who deserves a spot on the roster. Last night, I speculated that Martin Mayhew’s decision regarding the running back position could be made for him if he chose to work the phones in attempt to bring back...
Via SideLion Report  |  September 03, 2010
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Maurice Morris shines as Lions' starting running back with 126 yards, touchdown

Let's hand out the game balls to three Lions players -- one each on offense, defense and special teams -- after Detroit's 31-24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  December 21, 2009
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Maurice Morris has productive day despite struggles of Lions' offensive line

Morris had 126 yards on 17 carries, including a 64-yard touchdown run. Detroit's offensive line had four false start penalties in the first half, including three on one drive.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  December 20, 2009
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Cardinals 17, Lions 14: Morris hits home run

Suddenly, we've got a game. After the Lions' defense forced another three-and-out -- a big stop by Ernie Sims on third down -- the offense wasted little time. Some nice blocks on the left side of the line, including a pulling block by guard Daniel Loper, sprung Maurice Morris for a 64-yard
Via Lions Blog  |  December 20, 2009
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Maurice Morris steps in for Lions' Kevin Smith

So far this season, Morris has 156 yards on 42 carries and averages 3.7 yards per attempt.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  December 18, 2009
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