With the Super Bowl over, the rosters thawed and the combine just right around the corner the needs for the Lions this offseason continue to take shape. And for Detroit there isn’t any position that doesn’t need improvement outside quarterback and defensive tackle. So whether you’re in the camp that wants a cornerback, safety, defensive end, offensive lineman, or linebacker it doesn’t matter you’re all right.
Ranking the Lions’ need by position
Defensive end: KVB is gone and Avril isn’t worth the money he will command.
Safety: The Lions haven’t had a legitimate safety since Ron Rice. Meanwhile Louis Delmas has shown promise but is never healthy.
Linebacker: Right now the Lions have essentially three average players that don’t make each other better. The problem here is there is no help via free agency and the Lions will have to draft a starter and re-sign either Levy or Durant. My pick is Durant.
Cornerback: I know, I know, why don’t I have the corner position r...
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PLAYERS:
Louis Delmas,
Chris Houston,
Stephen Peterman,
Dominic Raiola,
Rob Sims,
Jeff Backus,
Nick Harris,
Michael Johnson,
Ed Reed,
Reggie Bush,
Osi Umenyiora,
Brian Urlacher
TEAMS: Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Chicago Bears
TEAMS: Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Chicago Bears
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