2010 NFL Free Agents-Nate Burleson
WR Nate Burleson, Detroit Lions
How Nate Burleson will help the Lions: Burleson gives the Lions a legitimate threat opposite Calvin Johnson. Johnson will still continue to see the bulk of the double coverage, which means Burleson should have ample opportunities to make opposing defenses pay the price.
Last season, Burleson was twice able to surpass triple [...]
2009 NFL Team Needs-Detroit Lions
Quarterback: The Lions have about five quarterbacks on their roster, which basically means they have none. Daunte Culpepper is not the long term answer, and it has yet to be determined if that title can be awarded to Drew Stanton. In other words, Detroit will likely look to the draft in search of a franchise signal caller.
Offensive [...]
2009 NFL Free Agents-Maurice Morris
RB Maurice Morris, Detroit Lions
How Morris will help the Lions: Morris has been a career backup, and he figures to come off the bench in 2009 for the Lions also. Morris certainly knows what to do with the football when he is given carries. Over the last three seasons, Morris has averaged 602 rushing yards in mop up [...]
NFL Team Needs-Detroit Lions
2008 Detroit Lions Team Needs
Defensive End: The Lions cut Kalimba Edwards, which means there is a vacancy at defensive end. Not to mention, the Tampa 2 defense relies heavily on ends providing heavy pass rush. Look for the Lions to invest an early round pick on a rush end.
Running back: Kevin Jones was cut and [...]