Detroit Lions headlines: DeMarco Murray visit, more free agency talk
Is former Tennessee Titans’ running back DeMarco Murray the answer to the Detroit Lions’ rushing woes? We’ll talk about that and more in today’s headlines.
As the NFL free agency period starts heating up this week, so do the phones over at the front offices of the Detroit Lions. From free agent visits to a flurry of trade offers, the Motor City figures to be hopping this week.
On today’s headlines, DeMarco Murray, DeMarco Murray, DeMarco Murray. Does the former Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans’ running back have enough left in the tank to turn around Detroit’s disastrous rushing attack? We’ll cover that hot topic and many more below.
Report: DeMarco Murray visiting Lions on Monday – Pro Football Talk
Last week, the Titans’ said goodbye to Murray after two seasons. Now, on the wrong side of 30, the veteran running back is scheduled to visit Detroit on Monday. There’s little doubt the free agent runner is still eyeing a starting role in the NFL, and he might find one with the Lions. But it seems unlikely he’ll find success behind Detroit’s questionable offensive line, as Murray simply doesn’t possess the required speed to create on his own anymore.
NFL free agency preview: Detroit Lions will be active building defense – Detroit Free Press
The Lions figure to be big players in free agency. They have several holes to fill and only six picks in the upcoming NFL draft. It’s a safe bet that Murray will not be the only free agent visit Detroit has this week.
If the Lions can recreate their 2013 draft success this offseason, it would go a long way in killing the playoff curse in Detroit. Players like defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, cornerback Darius Slay, guard Larry Warford, punter Sam Martin and running back Theo Riddick were all part of that class. Cross those fingers.
TWENTYMAN: 5 pro days to watch this week – DetroitLions.com
Obviously, any of the upcoming pro days involving those top running back prospects will be ones to monitor carefully. The Lions figure to be in play for one, if not two, runners in this class. Another position to watch is linebacker, as Detroit figures to stock pile them this offseason to fit their new flexible defensive scheme.
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2018 NFL free agency: Can Detroit Lions sign Malcolm Butler? – Detroit Free Press
After missing out on former Seattle Seahawk cornerback turned San Francisco 49er Richard Sherman over the weekend, the Lions could look to go hard after former New England Patroits’ cornerback Malcolm Butler. The biggest question being will Butler still want to play for the coach that benched him in the Super Bowl? Hmmmmmm …