Kevin Curtis wants to be a Lion, but there's a snag (1 Viewer)

[Mimo]

Kevin Curtis wants to play for the Lions and he's on his way to Detroit, but a deal is far from done.

Several sources have said the Lions and Curtis were close to a deal as free agency opened, but that Curtis' agent wanted to wait to see what the market would be for receivers. That market went up significantly this morning with the news that Drew Bennett signed a deal with St. Louis that will pay him an average of $4.5 million per year.

The Lions know the price has gone up, but it appears they're willing to pay it. Lions president Matt Millen wants to make sure he doesn't go 0-for-2 in his top two free agency targets -- Curtis and London Fletcher.

Also, Curtis wants to play for coordinator Mike Martz again so, if the money is close, he'll opt to sign with Detroit. If the Lions increase their contract offer, the deal should be done later today or Sunday. We'll see.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/weblog/index.ss..._03.html#242044

 

[Pat Patriot]

You think the Bennett signing upped the ante for FA WR's? I think it was a very reasonable deal.

 

[Spartans Rule]

The Lions know the price has gone up, but it appears they're willing to pay it. Lions president Matt Millen wants to make sure he doesn't go 0-for-2 in his top two free agency targets -- Curtis and London Fletcher.

This is the problem with Matt Millen - well, one of the many problems with him.When Millen wants a guy, he pays whatever it takes for him. Nevermind the salary cap. First it was Hakim and Schroeder, then Fernando Bryant, then franchising Jeff Backus and Cory Redding.I don't like the fact that Curtis visited Minnesota. While the Vikes could use him, they may just be trying to bid up the price so that their division rival makes a mistake.

 

[Al Czervik]

The Lions know the price has gone up, but it appears they're willing to pay it. Lions president Matt Millen wants to make sure he doesn't go 0-for-2 in his top two free agency targets -- Curtis and London Fletcher.

This is the problem with Matt Millen - well, one of the many problems with him.When Millen wants a guy, he pays whatever it takes for him. Nevermind the salary cap. First it was Hakim and Schroeder, then Fernando Bryant, then franchising Jeff Backus and Cory Redding.I don't like the fact that Curtis visited Minnesota. While the Vikes could use him, they may just be trying to bid up the price so that their division rival makes a mistake.

These days, the Lions have to overpay for free agents to get them to come here. Build a ####### winner and that will change.I think the visit to Minn was a courtesy stop for Curtis to avoid any tampering charges.