As free agency continues for nearly two weeks, the Detroit Lions have a revived need at cornerback on some level following Cameron Sutton’s release. Drafting a cornerback early next month has never been completely off the table, but it now appears more likely.
Xavien Howard stands out among free agent cornerbacks. He was released by the Miami Dolphins at the start of the new league year, and when the news broke, it was easy to connect him to the Lions. It was also clear to some that it could be a poor fit for a variety of reasons. Not the least of these is the decrease in his performance over the
It would have been good to see the Lions make a big play to get a top-tier cornerback or edge rusher in free agency. However, it was always doubtful because the entire price point would be prohibitively expensive (for example, L’Jarius Sneed).
Often, the clubs that spend the most in March do not perform well in the following season(s). The Lions’ strategy is plainly working (draft, develop, reward your own first, etc.), thus there is no need for major changes.
On that front, the Lions appear to have made a sensible decision by not signing these three free agents this year.
