Are the Detroit Lions better off without Kenny Golladay?

Was Golladay too rich for the Lions’ blood?

We may never know what occurred behind closed doors between Golladay and Brad Holmes as far as the temper of any contract negotiations, but it’s safe to assume that while Kenny seemed interested in staying in Detroit, he still wanted to get paid. Even with an injury-riddled season last year, Golladay will be one of the top free agents on the market.

I tend to believe that once Holmes dipped a toe into the Golladay negotiations, he decided it was too hot for a team in rebuilding mode. Holmes may call it ‘retooling’ but he understands that with all the needs that the Lions have, as well as the money that will be wrapped up in Jared Goff once the trade becomes official next week, without Golladay being willing to give Detroit a little ‘home town discount’ it just couldn’t work.

So now Kenny Golladay will get to sprint to free agency and the Lions will need to find a way to rebuild their receiving corps which is virtually on empty.

On the outside looking in, it seems like a big task. However, we need to remember that there will be capable options available in free agency that are more cost-effective than Kenny Golladay.

This is also a draft that is deep in receivers. Many of the experts are expecting to see the Lions jump on a receiver with the seventh overall pick, however, if Brad Holmes decides he will pass on a quarterback this year, I would be surprised if he doesn’t trade back.

This will add draft capital to a rebuilding Lions team in desperate need of more selections and still allow Holmes to get a quality receiver. Brad did well with the Stafford trade and he has a chance to prove he can work the draft board successfully as well.

Holmes has positioned the Lions to be a question mark around the league and therefore created doubt in the minds of everyone else which will open up opportunities. If those opportunities are well played, then these Motor City cats have a chance to well that much quicker.