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Maurice Morris #28 | Running Back | Detroit Lions
Height: 5-11    Weight: 202    Born: Dec 1, 1979, Chester, SC

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Statistics
YearTeamGRuAttRuYdsRuAvgRuTDs100YGRecRecYdsRecAvgRecTDs100YG
2002SEA6321534.8003258.300
2003SEA13382396.3004328.010
2004SEA13301264.2009535.800
2005SEA11712884.0115489.600
2006SEA161616043.80211464.200
2007SEA131406284.540232139.310
2008SEA131325744.302191367.220
2009DET7361363.8107699.900
2009 Game Log
WeekOppRuAttRuYdsRuAvgRuTDsRecRecYdsRecAvgRecTDs
2MIN2157.50000.00
3WAS8101.3111212.00
4@CHI11313.00111.00
5PIT155.0011616.00
8STL14634.5011919.00
9@SEA4205.002178.50
10@MIN6101.70144.00
11CLE
12GB
13@CIN
14@BAL
15ARZ
16@SF
17CHI
Newsbreakers
November 3, 2009
The Lions are considering adopting a two-running back system, with Maurice Morris taking on an increased role in the offense, according to the Detroit News.

Our View:Kevin Smith's carries would be scaled back a bit. So far in 2009, Morris is averaging 4.1 yards per carry on 26 carries, while Smith is averaging just 3.1 on 125. It's hard to envision this making Morris fantasy viable, considering the state of the Lions offense (25th in total offense), but if you are desperate for a running back, he would at least be worth a flier as a flex play or bye-week back.
October 15, 2009
Dealing with a hip injury, Maurice Morris did not practice on Thursday, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View:Morris has just 43 yards rushing in 2009, and even as Kevin Smith's handcuff, possesses incredibly limited fantasy value.
May 22, 2009
MLive.com reports that Lions coach Jim Schwartz has been pleased with the play of Maurice Morris throughout OTAs. He views him as a versatile player who can work in the passing game and even return kick.

Our View:Morris won't exactly be splitting carries with the talented Kevin Smith, but he will give the second year back the occasional breather, particularly on third downs. Morris has next to no fantasy value unless you want to handcuff Smith.
February 27, 2009
Maurice Morris has agreed to a three-year deal with the Lions worth $7MM, according to NFL.com.

Our View:Morris should serve as the primary backup behind rising star Kevin Smith, meaning his fantasy value will be limited, barring injuries.
January 24, 2009
Pro Football Weekly reports that running back Maurice Morris has probably played his final game with the Seahawks.

Our View:Seattle seems set to go with a combination of Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett, unless free agency or, more likely, the draft, changes things. The team apparently does not believe Morris owns the necessarily durability.

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