I just got the Grand Rapids Press today and they list some free agents that the Lions will be actively pursuing. If they got a few of these TYPE players it could change the draft focus. Mayhew has said he wants a QB and improve the defense. I still believe Stafford will be picked #1. Here are the big targets of the Lions:
Vincent Fuller S - Tennessee
2008 Stats - 47 tackles, 2 pass-breakups
If these type players are signed where do you see the draft focusing on? I see offense because that would make the defense at least stable if they could get a Defensive Lineman, Linebacker, and a Secondary player in free-agency.
I think Bart Scott is something that has just been thrown against the wall to see if it sticks by the media around here, because he is from Detroit. I would be so happy to get Vilma.
Building defenses through FA usually doesn't work. You guys will probably sign a couple guys, but I think the Lions are going to be focusing more towards the draft than signing players already in their prime.
Bart Scott is a nice, tough player, he's going to be 29 though and even though he doesn't have a lot of wear and tear you shouldn't overpay him. I don't see the Lions paying for him.
Rocky Bernard is just an aging filler. He's was nothing impressive last year. He's going to be 30 and might only have a handful of years left in him.
Jonathan Vilma is solid, but again I wouldn't sink much into him.
I wouldn't expect much, probably just mid-level bargain's.
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