Playing The Free Agency Match Game

Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions fans cheer on the defense during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions fans cheer on the defense during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions fans cheer on the defense during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions fans cheer on the defense during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

As I wrote on Saturday, the Lions’ defense is going to look different next year. With so many 2015 Lions entering free agency, the team is in a bit of flux. I wanted to review each position and determine which one of the following four action plans makes the most sense:

  1. Promote someone to starter from within their current roster.
  2. Re-sign a Free Agent Lion.
  3. Address the position with a new face in Free Agency.
  4. Address the position in the Draft.

So let’s get to it, starting with the defensive line.

Next: Defensive End

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