by Tom Kowalski
Sunday June 08, 2008, 5:03 AM
ARTOSE PINNER
2008 Scouting Report
After leaving Detroit in 2005, many Lions fans probably think Artose Pinner went on to have a very productive career. After all, the last time they saw him, Pinner was in a Vikings uniform and helped kill the Lions in that game, rushing 29 times for 125 yards and three touchdowns in Minnesota's 30-20 victory.
In the last two years – other than that game against the Lions – Pinner only carried the ball 19 times for 107 yards (and that included one carry for 49 yards).
Pinner, though, won't make the Lions roster for his ability to carry the workload - that's going to go to rookie Kevin Smith. Pinner's value comes in his ability to run in short yardage and goal line situations and also his special teams contributions. Pinner is a heady player who has good quickness, is built low to the ground and knows how to use his leverage.
The Lions are loaded at running back going into camp with Smith, Tatum Bell, Brian Calhoun, Aveion Cason, undrafted rookie Allen Ervin and Pinner. Each player brings something a little different to the table and it's going to be a tough call for the coaching staff but you can wager that special teams coach Stan Kwan will have a big voice in the final decision.
MY THOUGHTS
I say that he will make the roster and contribute a few carries per game. I think he will be on special teams mostly but i wouldnt be shocked to see some good carries this year. Someone always gets hurt and Kevin Smith is a rookie so he will probably wear down later in the year.
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