The scope of the offseason

Yes you cant take a center in th first round where we re picking but we need one bad. Domic is aweful and its time to make a change LB is also a huge need. So Id say we go CB in first round. Then we will go Oline and Defense the rest of the way. I think we will mostly go BPA aviailable becasue thats what we have sone last two years.

Not much to turnover as far as the roster goes. getting a franchise LT is easier said than done…I can only think of 5 actual franchise LTs out there right now. Biggest issue that needs to be solved: OLBs…we need to find two solid starters. Gun’s scheme doesn’t ask much from the linebackers, but the guys that are starting can’t even fill that role.

Next big thing: evaluate Spievey at the safety spot and see whether or not he really is the answer. I personally would like to see them bring in another aging starter to both take over for him if he struggles and teach him how to play the position (something that he is doing for the first time).

We’ve been a one-dimensional offense pretty much since Barry left. The constant has been Backus and Raiola, on top of the revolving talent on the right side. We need big guys who can push the pile, then we can get our own version of LaGarett Blount or Ben Jarvis-Amos-Green-James-Ellis.

When you say “Players not going anywhere” you mean players that SHOULDN’T go anywhere, right? Because I’m pretty much already assuming Chris Houston is out of here. Especially after reading his scary comments this week.

"I want to explore options," Houston told Birkett. "I would like to be here in Detroit, but I just want to do what’s best for me and my family."

The way I translate that is “I don’t want to piss of Detroit fans right now, but I plan on going where they are going to pay me the most.”

LBs and DBs are the priority with any OL being the next pressing need.

The biggerst needs IMO are. A run blocking center. Some real starters at the linebacker position. Levy needs to move to the outside. Either draft or sign a big time thumper in the middle. I know alot of us are talking up Greg Jones. I see him as an OLB. I have also noticed that Bruce Carter seems to be dropping in some mocks. I know it is far too early to accurately judge where player are going to fall this far from the draft. But if we can do the samething as we did to get Best. I would not mind that at all. With the current Lions draft projection. I do see us getting Peterson or Prince.

go out and grab Stephen Tulloch in FA moving Levy to WLB. I would draft Bowers or Peterson in the first then an OLB in the 2nd If Travis Lewis was there get him if not Jones will be, and scoop up a guard in the 3rd Pouncey might be there then a Center in the 4th like Tim Barnes.

C – A smart anchor who can lead our push in the run side of things.
OG – Someone to either replace Peterman or provide youthful depth.
WR – A solid slot type guy.
OLB – This is a big one for me. We need a LB who can take advantage of the defensive line’s ability to plug up holes and create pressure. To be honest, we need a superstar at the LB position.
CB – We need a good cover guy, maybe even two. One taken high, one taken low.
S – Someone to fight Spievey for the safety spot.

or moved inside to help solidify the line, so I’m surprised reading that most prefer a DB over LT.

I guess Schwartz was right last year when he said Backus was good

I would love to get a left tackle better than Backus. I don’t think you will find one. I would like a center better than Raiola. But again, I don’t think you will find one. Instead, I would like to see young line talent brought in. Some one who would spell right guard, or would allow for the adjusting of the line. Players switching positions from time to time. Either way I would like to spend a draft pick and get a young free agent lineman.

Recievers are fine. Do we need a 3rd reciever? We have several. Toone, Bryant J., Williams, Logan. This would be low on my want list.

Running backs, With the warrior Smith and a healthy Best you have two great backs. If we can figure out how to pay Morris, we are doing well. Felton is Ok.

QB- Stafford is like Phil Simms, but with a better arm. I would like the team to come around quick enough for Staff to be throwing in the SB. Lets see if Hill heals up and has another year in him. Stanton did ok last week. Let’s watch him this week. I would hold.

D-line, find a way to sign Avril, keep Smith happy, and then Suh and KVB will shine. Not bad backups, if we can keep Hill and Jackson and Turk. Maybe Yough is the real deal, we’ll have to see.

Linebackers, If Julian is gone, we need 3. Maybe Levy can be coached up, but maybe he needs to learn to tackle. I loved the hard hits from him in college but they are not showing up in the pros. I’d look at LB early in the draft or maybe trade for one of the guys we missed last year.

Corners, try to sign Houston and then get two. Again, I would draft one high and look at free agent or trade. I would look to keep Houston and Alphonso, but I would love to have Alphonso at nickle.

Safteys, Delmas is good, but Spivey loses focus and does not make the tackles he should.

I like our coaches and coordinators. The only time we play on offense like we are trying to win is when Stafford is in there. Every time Hill is in, we play to not make a mistake or try to force the ball down field.

I had an interesting thought about next season.
What if we were to add D’Quan Bowers at DE and moved KVB to MLB. He’s played well there in our 3/4 look and I think he could transition to it in the base D.