Mistakes Made By Detroit With Final Cuts

In the world of sports, the first cut may be the deepest, but it’s the last cut that leaves a scar.   The Detroit Lions released 21 players to cut their roster down to the league-mandated 53 player limit yesterday.   Most of the cuts were of little, if any, surprise. Yet, in my mind, a few stand out as glaring mistakes.   Among those cut, were wide receiver Dane Looker and linebacker Zack Follett. While neither is a game-changing talent, both are good football players and the type of guys who make lasting contributions throughout the course of a season.   Looker was one of Detroit’s best performing receivers in the preseason. Also, he has a track record of success in the NFL. During his previous stint in St. Louis, Looker appeared in at least 13 games for five of his six seasons with the Rams.   He was durable, consistent, and a good locker room personality. Above all, he was a tremendous special teams contributer. Something even the most fu...