http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/10891/have-at-it-okung-for-economic-reasons

It doesn't seem as far fetched as you'd think after looking at all the factors and weighing-in the current economic conditions of the city. We've already upgraded our D-line through free agency, a much cheaper way than by building through the draft (especially with the #2 overall pick).

I'd still like to see the Lions trade down regardless, not necessarily for economic reason, but also for personnel purposes.

Just thought it was an interesting article from a sports business standpoint that sometimes us fans seem to overlook.