The Lions have confirmed that they have signed Larry Foote to a one-year deal.  Foote is now officially a member of his hometown team and likely is already the starter at middle linebacker.  With him, Ernie Sims, and Julian Peterson, the Lions' group of linebackers looks pretty darn good.  The secondary is also much improved.  Now the Lions just need to upgrade the defensive line and this defense will be ready to roll.