I don't get it

cant be like the sea hawak and pick up 20 new guys.. none of them would know the book

If it were up to us, the Lions would have picked up about 20 new faces but at the end of the day, Mayhew did not have the mindset of letting go of some guys that he wanted to keep in order to get the big names out there.

My nickname for Mayhew is “low key” since he always seems to pick up the least likely of guys out there even in the draft mostly in the later rounds and for the most part, they always seem to be better then one thought….Havner saves us a roster spot since he can play so many different aspects in the game when it comes to special teams, TE, short yardage situations, goal-line, and linebacker.

With that move, we save a roster spot and an extra player. Logan on the other hand, Mayhew basically said “F*** it” and just grabbed a guy who is known for just returns instead of using Aaron Brown and/or Derrick Williams in that role.

I think Lions fans are really underestimating that signing of Logan but he should prove some wrong come week one.

I trust the front office for the first time since..I cannot really remember the last time since I’m only 20 years old but Mayhew’s way of thinking has brought in a positive attitude towards the entire organization whether that be the players or the fans, we’ll take it either way.

Everyone can agree whatever it is that he is doing is working and a mild improvement from year’s past (Millen).

Some guys that have a certain amount of time in the league when they are cut they dont go to waivers, they instead become free agents, like Housh.

That is why no one picked up Housh off waivers, his insane contract prevented it and then he became a free agent

He adds serious depth being able to play both sides of the ball in a pinch..anyone remember peterman (I think it was) playing on the defensive line against the packers?

He makes our return game 10x better. If the guys around him can do there job and open some holes, we’ll have one of the best return games in the NFC.

I am still scratching my head over Havner. It has to be a versatility thing. LB, TE, or FB. It’s like killing three birds with one stone.

you go to the green bay site and they were pretty pissed havner was cut. so that sais alot to me.

Logan is a good returner and Hevner brings versatility.

We got a proven return man, something we didn’t have after we released Northcutt, and a very versatile guy that can play on either side of the ball and is a Special Teams beast in Havner. Havner is exactly the type of guy you want as your 53rd man.

Think about how many different positions he can potentially play if need be: Tight End, Fullback, all three Linebacker position’s… maybe even Defensive End in obvious passing situations? Okay, DE is probably a stretch.

I get the feeling that Mayhew has seen more talent in the defensive backfield that he was willing to show in exhibition games. That just sounds like something Mayhew and Schwartz would do. Our games against Chicago and Philly should tell the tale.