I know he's not a free agent, but he's priority number one in my opinion. I know the saying buy low sell high. In contract terms don't do his contract after his best year. I don't care I think the Saints showing so much attention to Calvin and it didn't matter shows a lot. He is the franchise.
Cliff Avril
I'm going to get hammered by fans on this one. Avril is our speed strip sacker. I just think that we cannot give him the big contract he deserves. Turnovers are huge and I'm not going to say that we have the DEs to fill his role. All DEs were effective this year, but didn't create the turnovers this year. Unless he is willing to take less money to stay in Detroit we should let the lifer Lion go. I'm saying he should take a pay cut, I just think someone will offer him a better contract that we should be willing to pay. We need to get out of the salary cap issues we have this year.
Jeff Backus
He's old the market won't be that good for him. I think he's our starting left tackle next season and will transition into a backup player over the next couple of years. He shouldn't be too expensive so I'm a fan of keeping around. Backus had a solid year in my opinion.
Deandre Levy
I thought he sucked this year. He's a RFA and we will keep him around. He has to improve for the Lions too.
Stephen Tulloch
Had his worst game in the playoffs against the Saints. I think he'll be spendy, hopefully he is committed to being a Lion and won't be too expensive. This would be a huge blow if he left. Need to resign him, but with really every player except Megatron, there is a limit.
Eric Wright
He's a keeper. The market once again won't be that good for him. Should definitely be worth the bang for your buck.
Kevin Smith
Keep. The three headed monster of Leshoure, Best, and Smith could be dangerous. With three starting RBs should help keep each other healthy and also dynamic. Remember those 3rd and ones we couldn't convert. Having a healthy Leshoure will change a lot and make that boot out of that heavy run set even more believable. Smith is an easy resign to keep the other two healthy. He's not worth much of a payday, because he is #3 on the depth chart next year. He made someone amazing cuts when his ankle was healthy, had good hands, and was dependable when healthy. Health will be an issue, but the Lions should be able to get him for the right price.
Maurice Morris
Mr. Dependable in my opinion. Should be cheap and I say keep. I like Maurice, as I'm always a fan for keeping young potential talent. Like Aaron Brown there is a point where they just don't see the field and having a Morris you know can block, run, and catch, you keep him.
Bobby Carpenter
Keeper. Dallas game showed he's a quality backup.
Erik Coleman
Chris Harris sucked against the Packers. Watching Wendling come in games was scary. He needs to be resigned.
Rashied Davis
Love the stories about his attitude. There are better WR and special teamers out there. Sorry I say cut ties.
Leonard Davis
Did you know he was a Lion? If you did props to you. He is yet to be activated. He was worth the shot, but now you know. Cut ties
Isiah Ekejiuba
I say keep. More than one guy has to play special teams. We really can't offer him much, but I don't think there is more money elsewhere. Doug Hogue would be able to fill his spot, but you still need more than 2 backup LBs.
Andre Fluellen
Tough decision, but I think this is Sean Cody except we have more depth. I think there are better options open for Fluellen out there. If there isn't much of a market I'd be glad to keep him around.
Ben Graham
Ryan Donahue is the punter. He had good year and deserves to play somewhere and I wish him the best. Cut ties
Chris Harris
There is a market for him. I think you have to cut ties Matt Flynn
Jerome Harris
RB - Morris, Smith, Leshoure, and Best nothing personal. I wish him the best with the surgery and everything.
Shaun Hill
I have no idea what his market will be. We have Stanton so keep to a certain cost.
Sammie Hill
No brainer, he had a great year. Keep
Corey Hillard
We are looking for the replacement of Backus and possibly Cherilus. That's asking a lot. He's got to go. I think he'll get a decent payday somewhere. Hopefully Fox or Culbreathe could eventually take over for Backus.
Stefan Logan
I think he did a good job at getting those few extra yards on punt returns. I think he has become another dime a dozen returner. He's sadly got to go. A starting CB addressed in the draft are usually able to return. We need the roster spot. Thanks for the 2010 excitement though.
Brandon McDonald
Have to make a point of emphasis top tier CBs. Make room and cut ties
Don Muhlback
Need I say anymore. If you don't know he's our long snapper. Keep
Ashlee Palmer
Has to go. I thought he looked pretty good as a backup coming into this season. I keep Isiah ahead of him and both of them aren't staying.
Drew Stanton
Sign him to something long. He's a decent backup QB as a gamer and he's a great clip board holder. I believe he loves being in Michigan. Still young and well so is Stafford. So, we don't need to be grooming anyone yet.
Maurice Stovall
He's got great size, but I think you know what you get at this point. I don't think he is sitting on untapped potential at this point in his career. Three good WR and three good TEs, he doesn't see the field. Coverage team and potential something could us the roster spot.
