Lions Win in March, But What About December?

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The Detroit Lions were big winners on day two of free agency, signing all three of their free agent targets and agreeing to terms to bring back starting cornerback Chris Houston.

The Lions haul Wednesday included running back Reggie Bush, safety Glover Quin, and defensive lineman Jason Jones.  Each player fills a major need for the team.

Reggie Bush signed four-year deal worth $16 million.  Bush fills the void left by the injured Jahvid Best, who's missed a season and a half with concussion complications.  The offense was dynamic with Best in, and the Lions hope Bush can bring that explosiveness in the run game that's been missing.

If I weren't a Lions fan I'd be all over this.  It's an absolute perfect fit.  Too perfect, in fact.  But since I am a Lions fan, I am 100% convinced something will go wrong with the deal.  But my pessimism aside, this is an absolute huge win for the Lions.

Jason Jones is a guy who is from Detroit, went to Eastern, and played under Schwartz his rookie season in Tennessee.  Jones brings much needed depth and versatility on the d-line.  He was primarily a backup in Seattle last year, so his stats aren't impressive, but Jones will likely start at end for Detroit.  With Fairely and Suh up the middle, Jones could have a breakout season.

The best signing in my opinion is the Glover Quin signing.  He may not carry the name power of Reggie Bush, but Quin is the biggest uprgrade made so far this young offseason.  Quin is a coverage safety who played corner most of his career in college and was drafted as a corner by the Houston Texans.  Quin is a safety that can cover, something the Lions have been missing in their revolving door of safeties.  But most importantly, he doesn't get hurt.  He started all 16 games last season.

Being able to bring back Chris Houston coupled with Quin automatically takes the secondary from awful to solid.  Houston and Quin usually don't get hurt, and they are both more than reliable in coverage.

The Lions still have plenty of holes to fill, and with the retirement of Jeff Backus, another hole on a questionable offensive line just opened up.  Reif was projected to move to right guard but will probably now stay at left tackle.  Meaning right guard is now open once again.

Lions also need another starting linebacker, but Justin Durant could be back in the mix with the Backus retirement freeing up more space and the lack of interest in suitors for Durant.

With the 5th pick in the draft and plenty of holes to fill, I don't think that even the Detroit Lions could screw up that pick... What am I saying? Of course they can.  By the way, I'm leaning towards wanting Jarvis Jones.  He's a freak and built like a tank.