Calhoun states case for job in Lions backfield

In a competitive - but not hugely talented - Running Back situation in Detroit, Brian Calhoun is making a final effort to secure his place on the roster.

Calhoun has 61 yards on 9 carries, including a big 40yd run. Artoise Pinner is now getting his share of gametime, and looks a damn sight more impressive than Tatum Bell, who managed just 9 yards on 4 carries.

Kevin Smith is projected as the starter in the backfield, with Calhoun, Pinner, Bell and Aveion Cason - who also returns kicks - fighting for the chance to back him up. At the moment, it's looking more and more likely that unless Bell can come up big in the Lions' final Pre-Season game in Buffalo this Thursday, he could be one of the casualties next Saturday.