The Facts:
Jones is currently on the PUP list and the club has until Sept. 1 to make a big decision -- either activate him to the roster or keep him on PUP where he'll miss the first five games of the season. There are differing viewpoints within the organization: the offensive coaching staff -- desperate to get their running game cranked up -- want Jones back as soon as possible while the front office wants to be more cautious.
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According to MLive.com staffer Tom Kowalski, the crux of the debate concerning Jones is this: Even the most optimistic scenario has Jones missing one or two games to start the season. The coaches believe, though, that having Jones available for those two or three -- or maybe even four -- extra games could make the difference in the Lions' quest to make the playoffs. The reason Jones is so valuable is because he not only has the speed and receiving ability to be effective in the spread formations, but he can run with power out of Detroit's base offense and that's vital to OC Mike Martz; Martz needs versatility in his offense because each game will bring a different matchup challenge and he believes Jones gives him the best option out of the backfield.
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