Despite a disappointing season, the Detroit Lions didn't do much to boost the roster this offseason. They made a couple of high-upside selections in the NFL Draft, but it might be a while before they make an impact.
It's become crystal clear that general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell believe that having a new offensive coordinator can help them steer the ship, and their struggles weren't related to their roster.
While that might be fair to a degree, even the best things in the world can be better, and the Lions aren't the exception to that rule. As such, they should consider dipping their toes in the free-agent market while they still can.
Lions could still make a run at several free agents
As good as the Lions are, their secondary still is a work in progress, so to speak. Unsurprisingly, they let Amik Robertson walk away, and replacing him with Roger McCreary might not move the needle as much.
As such, they should strongly consider revamping that slot corner position with Kenny Moore II. The former Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowler can also play in the boundary if needed, which, given Terrion Arnold's issues both on and off the field, might not be a bad idea.
The Lions could also use some help in the pass-rushing department. Aidan Hutchinson is great, but he can't handle double-teams and chip-blocks on his own, and they need some sort of headhunting threat by his side.
Joey Bosa and Jadeveon Clowney are still up for grabs. The first is coming off leading the league with five forced fumbles, and the latter had 8.5 sacks for the Dallas Cowboys' league-worst defense despite not even playing all 17 games. They might be a bit older, but they can both still make a strong impact.
Last but not least, the Lions might want some help next to Jack Campbell. Letting Alex Anzalone go could be a big blow, but there are still more than enough high-volume tacklers out there to give this team a hand.
Proven veterans like Bobby Okereke, Bobby Wagner, and Lavonte David are still available, and the Lions might be able to get any of them at a fairly reasonable price, given how deep they're into the offseason.
At the end of the day, the Lions have every right to love their team and like their chances against anybody; they've already proved they can hold their own against the cream of the crop. That said, they play in the toughest division in football, and some extra help will never hurt.
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