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I still think the Lions have an open phone line if cooler heads can prevail in the Decker camp. Especially if he's still available after the draft and the board falls in such a way that the Lions select a defensive player in the first-round. I would expect that would loosen the budget a little bit toward getting another OT2/3 in the building, even if they took a more undeveloped OT in the 2nd round. Decker was scheduled to make over $18MM. If the dispute is that he wanted that much, without any renegotiation, then he's delusional. And if he thinks he's going to get that on the open market, he's even more delusional that he was when he wanted it from us. On the other hand, if the dispute was that he wanted $10MM and the Lions were offering $5MM (Borom's deal), I can see why he might be more likely to test the waters for something closer to $10MM. But it hasn't come yet, and Rasheed Walker, an objectively better, healthier, and much younger tackle, just signed for 1/$10MM. Could the Lions and Decker meet in the middle, especially if the Lions don't draft a OT early? I certainly think it's possible.

I think we will have a good idea in August. If he is full go in training camp, something worked. If they are coddling him, it's not working.

Follow the money. He wanted more. Lions said no.

Ohio State is probably an 8 or 9-seed. Could be a second round matchup depending on how the bracket shakes out.

He’s worth a 7th round pick

The problem with Amik was that they were forcing a square peg (natural slot) into a round hole (the outside). It was at least partially forced by injury but I hope they don’t do the same to McCreary.

They cut Paschal. Holmes said “I know I haven’t signed anyone at the position, but the mystery box can’t be worse.”

The Raiders broke the news themselves with their passive aggressive statement about the Ravens “backing out” of the deal. They're the origin of the drama, but I also get why they’re pissed.

It’s not the point that was being made, but Goff is nowhere near retirement. He’s probably got 2 or 3 contracts left in him. Doesn’t mean they’ll all be here, but the answer to his cap hit is not going to be “just wait until he retires and draft a rookie!” Anytime soon.

If he can’t coach high school football in Florida, holding a clipboard on an NFL sideline is the next best thing.

If we wanted him back at a certain price, I doubt we would shut the door on that price. For Decker it sounded like it was more about pride though.

That's nothing. If the Lions take a 4th round running back, he's probably on the roster bubble.

After what happened with Ragnow, the Lions kind of deserve something crazy like this to work out in their favor. 2026 2nd and a 2027 3rd for Maxx Crosby, who goes on to set the NFL record for sacks in a Super Bowl against Lamar and the Ravens.

The irony is that if the Raiders try to complain to the NFL that Crosby isn’t really hurt, the Ravens will point to the fact that the Raiders thought he was hurt enough to shut him down for the rest of the 2025 season (when Crosby wanted to play but the Raiders organization wanted to tank)

What I’m hearing is that the only thing stopping Maxx Crosby to the Lions is the same medical team that twice green lit the signing of Marcus Davenport.

TJ has his moments

Two 4ths and a signed Barry jersey. Replica though, not authentic.

The Raiders have shelled out hundreds of millions of dollars in the last two days under the belief they didn't have Crosby's salary on the books. With the knowledge he's got to pass a physical anyway, I don't see why you don't see what the cost would be. Is it that crazy to think you might get him for less than a 1st round pick now? They almost have to get rid of him in the next 20ish hours, and a lot of teams have already gone in a different direction with their money.

Another deal I would have done in a heartbeat.

The only teams who never draft for need are the teams who always need everything. I'm just of the opinion that you can draft for long-term need (e.g., EDGE or OT this year), while also not boxing yourself into a corner. But I've beat the dead horse to the bone I think.

It smells something awful. It's weird. Like I can't imagine the Ravens just knee-jerked into making a trade like that, that's something you discuss for months, even if the details are worked out at the last seconds. (Granted, new coach and all). But I don't really believe them if they're claiming there was something totally unexpected on the physical of a guy who wanted to play but wasn't allowed to by the tanking Raiders just two months ago.

5th round pick for Maxx Crosby with a peg leg, who says no?

I don’t think it’s about drafting for need. Of course you draft for need. They’re not taking a QB, WR, or RB at #17, because they don’t need one. It’s about not forcing your hand. At #17, what if the best defensive player on the board is inexplicably there, because six teams in the top 16 took an offensive tackle. It’s bad business to resign yourself to taking the 7th best tackle because you didn’t prepare for the possibility in free agency.

I think that’s fine. I agree with it. But a team who wants to win a Super Bowl this year should have a short-term solution, or at least a reliable Plan B, in case that desire doesn’t play to fruition. I don’t see it. They’re pigeon-holing themselves.