The Facts: Bell's contract is up and will test the free-agent market when it opens Friday. "He's going to see what opportunities are going to be best for the utilization of his talents," agent Kennard McGuire said.
Diehards Line:As noted in a previous item, the Lions didn't use Bell the last 11 games last season, but they have been trying to convince him to come back. They need help at running back with Kevin Jones recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and they say he fits their offense now that Jim Colletto has replaced Mike Martz as offensive coordinator.