Bears RB Kevin Jones To Get More Carries In '09?

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Bears backup running back Kevin Jones is likely to see more time with the first team next week. He could also give Matt Forte more rest in the regular season if, as hoped, Jones is completely recovered from the knee injury that ended his 2007 season and limited him last season. He had 30 carries for 107 yards in the first five games, but just four carries for two yards the rest of the season. "Kevin will fit in real well," offensive coordinator Ron Turner said. "We're excited about him. He'll have had a (full) offseason. Last year when we got him (just before camp began), he was coming off that knee injury and wasn't in the best of shape. He's had a year to learn our system and a year to get that knee better."

Source: FOXSports.com