[Bette]

Coach Rod Marinelli wants to add fast, explosive players this off-season. But that doesn't mean he's in a rush as the Lions work on reshaping their roster.

The Lions aren't releasing veterans right now, as some other NFL teams are. They aren't saying they won't re-sign certain unrestricted free agents. They are leaving their options open, as they wait and see how things play out.
Lions coach Rod Marinelli reveals off-season master plan | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

It seems to me if he waits too long, all the best players would be taken. Or is there a method to his madness?

[Lefty Noob]

Yeah... if you want to add speed, go out and get the speed. Don't wait around and see what falls in your lap. Stupid.

[Dusty]

I have to say that the "best player in the draft" last season Calvin Johnson is not a bust yet by any means but in 2007 he did NOTHING!!! Adrian Peterson was the best player in the draft bu then again hindsight is always 20/20.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Dusty

I have to say that the "best player in the draft" last season Calvin Johnson is not a bust yet by any means but in 2007 he did NOTHING!!! Adrian Peterson was the best player in the draft bu then again hindsight is always 20/20.

REC 76 | YDS 1,202 | TD 15 Calvin Johnson stats for 2007