January 28th, 2010 
Matt Loede 
Posted in NFL.com says that OC Scott Lienhan expects RB Kevin Smith to be back and ready to roll in 2010:
Lions running back Kevin Smith finished the season on injured reserve due to a knee injury against Baltimore on Dec. 13th. Smith is progressing well from surgery and expected to be back for the start of next season, according to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan. “I’m sure he will return, he’s a young guy, he’ll keep working, he’s got a couple injuries he played through last year so he’s tough.” said Linehan.
