The Offseason Thread

[chemiclord]

I think the Lions now see Amik as a perfectly valid option at the corner opposite Arnold after Amik balled out in Davis's absence. So, he's probably right that Detroit isn't going to be particularly aggressive in outbidding anyone else.

[Mainevent]

Lions planning to release Zadarius Smith per ESPN.

[ghandi]

7 seasons 11 career INTs....Has never played a full season in NFL...Hes a good player but I dont know if he is worth top 10-15 money.

[ghandi]

Lions planning to release Zadarius Smith per ESPN.

I think most of us thought we'd at least get this coming season out of him also and maybe they do bring him back at a reduced rate....was surprised they signed Davenport I highly doubt he makes it far into the season.

[froot loops]

That contract was just too rich for what he brings, even with their diminished defense last year he was only seeing something like 40 snaps a game.

[Mainevent]

Maybe they spend that nearly $12M on Mack.

My guess is is they have one of these 2nd contract younger guys targeted - but let’s see.

[Mainevent]

Details on Davenport’s contract - only $1.75M against the 2025 cap. The rest is all bonuses based on games played, sacks and playing time.

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/10/24381873/marcus-davenport-contract-details-reveal-very-low-cap-hit-for-lions

[Mainevent]

Lions finalizing a deal with DJ Reed. That would be a big bounce back replacing CD.

https://x.com/RichCimini/status/1899153149782278628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1899153149782278628%7Ctwgr%5E2b855776ec69df867d25ed03fdfb681f8e8d1e5d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.arena.im%2Fembed%3Fpublisher%3Despn-69077event%3Dl8EWr5Ov%3D2consent%3DTtheme%3Dlight

[-Deborah-]

Lions finalizing a deal with DJ Reed. That would be a big bounce back replacing CD.

https://x.com/RichCimini/status/1899153149782278628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1899153149782278628%7Ctwgr% 5E2b855776ec69df867d25ed03fdfb681f8e8d1e5d%7Ctwcon %5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.arena.im%2Fembe d%3Fpublisher%3Despn-69077event%3Dl8EWr5Ov%3D2consent%3DTtheme%3Dlight

Hmmm, did the deal fall through. Kind of looks like Reed removed his post about it?

[Mainevent]

Every source is reporting it now. Are there rules against players publicly saying anything until Wednesday maybe?

He's a really good player, he's smaller at 5'9", so a little bit different than than what they have been after as an outside corner. But he's been a very good opposite Sauce Gardner the last couple of years. A lot of the FA rankings had him above or at least on the same level with CD3.

[-Deborah-]

Yeah, that's probably it.

[Mainevent]

Some film of Reed against Jefferson & Addison when the Jets played the Vikings.

https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2025/3/5/24377947/raiders-free-agency-dj-reed-cornerback

[CGVT]

So far the signing that I dislike the most is Adams to the Rams.

[Mainevent]

Iffy to Miami on 1 year $4M deal. Sucks that he could never stay on the field here, but the best ability is availability. Lions seem to like Strickland quite a bit and he’s a good ST player.

I was expecting them to look at a S/CB hybrid in the draft anyway.

[DanO]

So far the signing that I dislike the most is Adams to the Rams.

Me too.