- The Lions appear to be pursuing Michael Turner, the best running back available in free agency. It seemed unlikely that the Lions would go after him, considering what coach Rod Marinelli has said about wanting players who wouldn’t break the bank. But on NFL Network last night, Pat Kirwan reported the Lions were interested in Turner, and the San Diego Union-Tribune reports Chicago, New Orleans and Detroit are believed to have the strongest interest in him. Turner is reportedly visiting Atlanta today.
-- The Union-Tribune also reported cornerback Drayton Florence will likely be with a new team this weekend – either Washington or Detroit. Florence told the Free Press on Thursday he had heard the Lions were interested.
-- This might indicate what the trade market is for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers: The Packers traded defensive tackle Corey Williams to the Browns for a second-rounder. The Panthers are reportedly trading defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the Jets for a third- and fifth-round pick.
-- The Union-Tribune also reported cornerback Drayton Florence will likely be with a new team this weekend – either Washington or Detroit. Florence told the Free Press on Thursday he had heard the Lions were interested.
-- This might indicate what the trade market is for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers: The Packers traded defensive tackle Corey Williams to the Browns for a second-rounder. The Panthers are reportedly trading defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the Jets for a third- and fifth-round pick.
There are definately some intriguing moves that the Lions are working on. The Shaun Rogers thing is the most interesting of all the news. At midnight, the Lions will owe Rogers a 1 million dollar roster bonus. Expect him to be traded before then.
Michael Turner would be an excellent pick up. If they could grab Turner, grab a couple of offensive lineman, and fill a hole on defense with the first round pick, they could have a good off-season.
Michael Turner would be an excellent pick up. If they could grab Turner, grab a couple of offensive lineman, and fill a hole on defense with the first round pick, they could have a good off-season.
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