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Calvin, Titus & the 2 TE's might be their base offense next year, they could use Nate's money elsewhere.
Calvin will get whatever the hell he wants.
Bigger. If he plays out this year and is franchised the next 2,he will have made what Fitzgerald got guaranteed in just 3 years. He is holding all the bargaining chips.
Stafford signed a 6 year rookie deal, Suh was signed for 5 years. So they both have three years left before their deals are up.
Would be great - just dont see it happening. They have not put a lot of emphasis on the oline over the years and I do not see that changing dramatically. Signing Tulloch will be key. Letting Avril walk is also key - would hate to see them ink him to a huge deal. I think any mediocre talent can benefit from the beef on the inside of the line - on top of that he is a liability versus the run.
'benson_will_lead_the_way said:
I think so. The general feeling is that the Lions aren't going to be adding any big name players in FA. The focus is on retaining Tulloch and resigning Calvin to a long term contract that doesn't blow the budget.
Thats huge for the Lions, now they can get their FA moves started
Great move that had to get done this off-season. This should assure that the NFLs best WR will play his whole career as a Detroit Lion.
I keep reading, not in this thread, that no WR is worth that kind of money and the Lions made a mistake by making that kind of long term commitment. All I can say is, they must have a short memory or they didn't see any Lions games this last season! I say great deal!!! It was #1 on my list of things I wanted to see happen this offseason and I'm glad it has been taken care of. Even if it means that in a few years they will be in cap hell and be forced to start over again. I still will get three years of incredibly, amazing, fun #### to watch on Sunday's!
What happens at LT then?
they Brought in Marcus McNeil for a visit.
TG2 left without getting a contract so the Lions will be looking to add one more depth WR.
Still some hope for Ted Ginn, who I think would really upgrade the return game and make the offense even more potent. Per the freep:“I enjoyed myself here today,” Ginn said. “A great group of coaches all the way around. As far as a commitment, it’s just a little early right now. I’m going to see my options, but I like the Lions.”Ginn, who played the last two years with the San Francisco 49ers after starting his career with the Miami Dolphins, said he doesn’t know of any other visits he has scheduled, but he plans “to take it slow, take my time and just stick with it.”After playing primarily as a return specialist through his first five NFL seasons, Ginn said he’s looking for a team that will utilize him more as a receiver.The Lions like Ginn’s deep speed and would slot him as their No. 4 receiver, behind Calvin Johnson, Nate Burleson and Titus Young. He likely also would handle return duties.“I want to be known as a receiver, not a specialist guy, not a punt returner, kickoff returner,” Ginn said. “I want to be known as an actual receiver, and that was some of the things that they expressed in here for me today that I enjoyed.“I’m six years in now. I just want to be able to just be a receiver, and special teams is given.”Ginn started three games at receiver for the 49ers last year and had 19 catches for 220 yards. The former Ohio State standout also returned a punt and kick for touchdowns last season, but ankle and knee injuries kept him out of the NFC championship game.The 49ers lost to the New York Giants when Ginn’s replacement, Kyle Williams, botched two punts.Would the 49ers be celebrating a Super Bowl if Ginn had played in that game?“We’d have been in the Super Bowl,” Ginn said. “I don’t know if we’d have won, but we would have fought to win.”
Yes, even with the extra cap space from Dallas & Wash they really only had room for their own re-signings. Draft choices should hit the cap less than before though with the new setup.
They need better luck at RB, If Best,KSmith & LeShoure are healthy thats a nice stable of backs.After Calvin at WR they are set with Burleson and Titus YoungAnd 2 deep at TE with Pettigrew and Scheffler.The offensive weapons are set.
Signing Tulloch is huge for the defense. Although I am curious on how much they had to fork over. I really hope they do not load Avril up with a long term deal. I think with the inside strength at def tackle they will be a able to find a contributor in the draft for the outside. Corner will again be an issue but Mayhew has done a great job so I trust he has a plan.
I wonder if they will use him (Cliff Avril) as trade bait in the draft to move up in the draft if they see a guy falling a bit that they really want. Defensive line is one of their strong suits and yes Avril would be missed but it's not like they will be able to sign him long term. Trade him and get something for him now. Rather than have him for another year and lose him in FA next year.
freep story:The Detroit Lions re-signed one of their own free agents and added some depth in the defensive backfield today, agreeing to terms with cornerback Jacob Lacey and bringing defensive tackle Andre Fluellen back on a one-year contract. Lacey visited the Lions last week and will help fill the void left by the departure of cornerback Eric Wright, who signed a free-agent deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. He agreed to a one-year deal but has not yet signed. The 24-year-old had five interceptions as a part-time starter the last three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts did not tender him a contract as a restricted free agent this off-season, and Lacey said after a visit last week that he considered the Lions the "front-runner" for his services. Fluellen, a backup in most of his first four seasons with the Lions, said Monday that he visited the St. Louis Rams and Cincinnati Bengals but did not rule out a return to the Lions. “Detroit could easily be a place that I land and be back home," he said. Fluellen made 11 tackles in 13 games last year and will back up Ndamukong Suh, Corey Williams and Nick Fairley. The Lions also have tendered restricted free-agent defensive tackle Sammie Hill.'bicycle_seat_sniffer said:
