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Lions Interested in RB LaMont Jordan?

The Lions recently met with Raiders RB LaMont Jordan, who is actively seeking a trade, and is also holding out. Jordan, who had one outstanding season with the Raiders, has been an injury-plagued disappointment who has become expendable for the Raiders since their selection of RB Darren McFadden in the ‘08 draft.

Jordan has exhibited good hands while catching balls out of the backfield and might be the type of patient runner who could thrive in a zone-blocking scheme. Jordan was solid in spot duty for the Jets, in tandem with Curtis Martin, and could flourish in a utility role, rather than being a featured back.

Apparently, recently released former Steelers running back Najeh “Dookie” Davenport also mentioned the Lions as a potential optimum suitor for his services.

Given the field of available backs, I am incredibly puzzled about the Lions failure to more actively pursue RB Kevin Jones, who represents an upgrade over players like Davenport, Jordan, and Cedric Benson, too name a few.

Pro Football Weekly also indicates that there have been various rumors regarding the Lions having some interest in soon to be ex-Bucs QB Chris Simms.

If the rumors are true, and the Lions pursuit of Simms develops further, it would be a very strong indication of what they perceive the futures of backups Dan Orlovsky and Drew Stanton to be in Detroit.

Looking at it from a different perspective, it is illogical for the Lions to enter the season with their backups having such limited game time experience.  It would be a prudent move to acquire a QB, with some upside, who possesses game experience.  The argument remains, is Simms that guy?