This is a preview of the Lions Offseason.
QB- Everyone said that if the Lions can keep Matthew Stafford healthy they have a chance to improve. No one thought he would throw for 30+ tds and over 5000 yards. As long as he stays away from the injury bug he will be maybe an elite qb the next ten year. Both their backups are free agents. So expect Shaun Hill to resign and also the Lions will most likely sign an undrafted free agent or draft a late round qb.
RB- Over the last couple of years they added a lot of talent here. The big question is will Jahvid Best be because of rumors swirling around of a forced retirement because of his concussion issues. If he comes back him and Leshoure can be a great tandem. However if Best does not come back they will probably look to resign Kevin Smith and draft a running back in the mid rounds.
WR- Calvin Johnson was a guy that people thought was a player who put up great numbers on a bad team. This year he proved he can put up those same numbers on a very good team. But it isn't all Megatron as they have the veteran in Nate Burleson and the promising Titus Young. They will fill their depth needs with free agency and the draft.
OL- This is a unit that had been none known as an embarrassment. However they played well as a unit this past year. A big name that is a free agent is Jeff Backus. However he should be only resigned at their price as he isn't a world beater. Expect them early in the draft though to look at offensive lineman more specifically an offensive tackle.
DL- Arguably one of the best and feared units led by Kyle Vanden Bosch and Ndamukong Suh. As great as this unit is they may have played a little bit too chippy. As they were one of the leaders for roughing the passers called against them. That problem however got better after Suh's suspension and heading to the playoffs. A big key this offseason is resigning Cliff Avril. They must do what ever it takes to resign him as he arguably their best outside pass rusher.
LB- One of the most improved units because of acquisitions of Justin Durant and Stephen Tulloch. However Tulloch only signed a one year deal and isn't expected to be back. So expect them to draft a linebacker in the early to mid rounds and if isn't a middle linebacker expect Deandre Levy to move back to the middle.
DB- Without question the most disappointing unit on this team as the year ended with loses to the Packers and Saints in the playoffs. They have rebuild their safeties more specifically with a future star in Louis Delmas. They have a lot to do with their corner backs. Expect them to add a couple corner backs in the first 4 rounds.
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