Lions Reportedly 'Firmly Committed' To Nate Burleson, Corey Williams

Take a pay cut in exchange for a ring. Because, really, what’s a couple million among friends?

Here is a link to his contract: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/detroit-lions/jahvid-best/

If I read that right, $1.2 M this year and $1.4M the next two.

But I would be really surprised if they can renegotiate enough money down to be able to make a difference to still fit in all of our key free agents without mortgaging our future.

I guess we will see what Lewand and Mayhew can do.

I am starting to wonder if it’s just PR at this point but time will tell.

But I would dispute how key Corey Williams is to the future Lions success.

The guy can still play, I am not saying he can’t, but when you look at the three other DTs on the Lions roster you have [by experience];

Sammie Lee Hill - a good solid, run stuffing DT with above average agility. A better pass rusher than his stats show. Going into his fourth year in the NFL. Has improved his play every year.
N. Suh - still developing as a DT. A good pass rushing DT, who makes big plays. Still has a lot of upside. Going into his third year.
Nick Fairley - an outstanding penetrating DT who can both rush the passer and stuff the run. IF he can overcome his injury issue, he has a huge upside. He could be the star of this D Line in a year or so. IMO.

I just don’t know how the Lions can justify keeping Corey around at anywhere near his current pay, and play him ahead of those three. I think Corey will be our fourth best DT next year, and how do you pay him more than Nick and Sammie Lee [who must be re-signed]?

We are a pass first team with really only three quality WRs. There is no one else on the Lions roster who could step in and perform at anywhere near Nate’s level.

Then look at passing teams like the Packers and Saints and how many quality WRs that they keep on their roster [five and four respectively].

Nate will be paid $4M in 2012, which is twenty-fifth among all NFL WRs currently signed for 2012. He gets paid less than guys like Jacoby Jones, Steve Breaston, and Donald Driver. He gets paid just more than Devery Henderson, James Jones, and Kevin Walter.

I think Nate is earning his pay, and we have no one now to take over for him. He’s a keeper for now.

and what else would Mayhew, Lewand, and Schwartz release to the media other than wanting to keep the team together and build upon it for the future? The storylines may/may not change as that March 15th date nears or shortly thereafter.

I don’t think have Vets that know our system to be a bad thing. I agree the KVB would break contain 50% of the time, but he still made more plays then we give him credit for. I would like to see guys restructure their deals, but who know what will happen

CW had numerous encroachment, neutral zone and off sides penalties in 2010. He really wasn’t flagged all that often in 11’. Jumping as he did is a forsure sign he is trying to get the QB. Maybe in 11’ his plan is to stay home, read and react. I don’t really analyze enough to recognize the drop off.

Personally, glad they’re committed to him.

He needs to open his wallet backup. I can’t blame them for wanting to keep them they are very good players. Just need Corey and KVB atleast to restructre. Nate already did I thought

what NB does for the lockerroom and is grooming Titus. I’m fine with it.