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Detroit Lions headlines: Adding a Pro Bowl guard, Drafting Harold Landry

By Steven Mullenax

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Harold Landry #7 of the Boston College Eagles attempts to tackle Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Harold Landry #7 of the Boston College Eagles attempts to tackle Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /
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Would the Detroit Lions even consider signing another Pro Bowl guard in free agency? We’ll discuss that hot take and much more in today’s headlines!

The offseason is ready to hit warp speed this week with the NFL Scouting Combine kicking off. For the Detroit Lions, they’ll be forced to multitask. Not only will they be scouting possible selections for the upcoming draft, but also preparing for free agency.

One of the questions recently lofted Detroit’s way was the idea they may be willing to sign another Pro Bowl offensive guard in free agency. We’ll talk about that and much more in today’s edition of headlines!

Does former Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton make sense for Detroit Lions? – ESPN.com

The Lions invested a lot of money bringing in Pro Bowl guard T.J Lang via free agency last offseason. Could Detroit’s brass do the same with free agent Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton this offseason? It all depends on where the Lions’ want to play Graham Glasgow in 2018 and how much someone like Sutton would cost.

Why the Detroit Lions should take Harold Landry in the 2018 NFL draft – Detroit Free Press

Lions’ insider Dave Birkett gives some great reasons as to why Boston College’s Harold Landry is the smart and logical choice for the Detroit Lions’ at #20 in his latest mock draft. And as the old saying goes, you can never have enough pass rushers.

O’HARA: Former Lions QB Jon Kitna enjoying a coaching career – DetroitLions.com

Many Lions’ fans remember Jon Kitna with fond memories. Kitna had a very underrated career in the NFL. Now, he’s making his bones as a football coach. It seems like only a matter of time before the former Lions’ quarterback returns to the NFL as a coach.

Cowboys big winners in compensatory draft haul – NFL.com

The Lions weren’t awarded any compensatory picks in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. So the Motor City will head into April with a total of six selections, having traded away their sixth round pick to the Los Angeles Rams last year for Greg Robinson.

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Michael Roberts hopes for a better second season – Pro Football Talk

Michael Roberts has a lot to prove in his second season. But he’ll likely continue to struggle to get playing time considering the way Eric Ebron played late last year and the likelihood Detroit re-signs Darren Fells this offseason.

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