Jahvid Best

Were Expectations Too High for the Detroit Lions?

The Detroit Lions made the playoffs last year, and there was excitement heading into this season. However, were people hoping for too much from this team? Why have they struggled thus far? Is there a chance for a turnaround.

2012/10/04

Should The Detroit Lions Be Cautious Against The 49ers?

The Lions have to travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. It is a tough matchup, which leads to this notion: Should the Lions be going all out to try and win this game?

2012/09/13

Detroit Lions Need Not Worry About Running Game Against St. Louis Rams

With Jahvid Best on the PUP list and Mikel Leshoure out for the first two games of the season due to suspension, the Lions are shorthanded on running backs heading into the regular season. While this may be cause for concern in game two against the 49ers, Detroit shouldn’t be too concerned about their matchup against the Rams. Here’s why.

2012/09/06

Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions September 25, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher /Getty Images)

Jahvid Best And Chris Greenwood Placed On PUP List

The Detroit Lions have announced that Jahvid Best and rookie CB Chris Greenwood have been placed on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/27

Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 19, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Stafford Looking Forward To ‘Different Challenges’

“I honestly don’t know what the deal with Jahvid is,” Matthew Stafford said. “Coach Schwartz probably has a better grasp on that than any of us. We’re hoping to see him back soon if we can.”

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/21

DETROIT - OCTOBER 16: Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions runs for a 36 yard gain after a short pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on October 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The 49ers defeated the Lions 25-19. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Looking Like Best Will Begin The Season On PUP

As running back Mikel Leshoure inches closer to full health, the Lions apparently are resigned to not having the services of Jahvid Best for at least the first six weeks of the regular season.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/21

Best To Start Season On PUP List?

Jahvid Best was thought to be the Lions starting RB once again this season if only he could get cleared to play.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/08/15

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Running back Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions rushes upfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the season opener at Raymond James Stadium September 11, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Lions GM Surprised Best Hasn’t Been Cleared Yet

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says he’s a little surprised and disappointed Jahvid Best hasn’t been cleared to participate in training camp.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/07/31