Detroit Lions News

The 2014 Niners Nation NFL mock draft is off and running. We move on to the Detroit Lions, courtesy of user germinator.

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The Detroit Lions are in the market for some pass-catching help in the 2014 NFL Draft, and it looks like adding an impact WR or TE will be a priority for Martin Mayhew, especially after the team decided to re-sign veteran cornerback Rashean Mathis to a one-year deal.

All 32 teams go into the NFL draft with a game plan. They know what players they want on their team, and with a month to go until the draft, they have an idea of who to select with their picks, especially in the first round.

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The Lions can count on Ndamukong Suh to lead the defensive line. They can count on Stephen Tulloch at linebacker, and Glover Quin in the secondary.

Greg Adams was giving his old college roommate, Jim Caldwell, a tour of Detroit a few days after Caldwell was hired as Lions coach when the two stopped to visit UAW Ford vice president Jimmy Settles.

Per his twitter and instagram accounts free agent wide receiver Sidney Rice has re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

When Ndamukong Suh did not attend the recent voluntary Detroit Lions off-season workouts, there was significant tumult among the fan base.

A lot of times when players sign in free agency it's all about the money. OK, most of the time it is.

There hasn't been much discussion this offseason about the possibility of the Detroit Lions taking Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald with the 10th overall pick.

Safety Jimmie Ward has been all over the field for Northern Illinois the past three seasons, racking up 299 tackles and 11 interceptions.

JANUARY 15: Head coach Jim Caldwell of the Detroit Lions is flanked by General Manager Martin Mayhew, left, and President Tom Lewand, right, after being introduced during a news conference at Ford Field on January 15, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan.

Like Smith, Bryant is nearing a considerable pay raise. Bryant, who also made his first Pro Bowl appearance this year, is in the final year of his rookie deal.

Whether they trade up, down or stay at No. 10, the Lions should find a player in the first round of this year's draft who can contribute immediately.

In this Dec. 22, 2013 file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Detroit.

Reggie Bush and Joique Bell split time on offense last year, with Bush playing 54 percent of the Lions' offensive snaps and Bell playing 49 percent of the time.

Jan 1, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney holds the Capital One Bowl trophy after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers at the game held at the Florida Citrus Bowl.

May 31, 2012; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi during organized team activities at the team Will the Detroit Lions offense look a lot more like the New Orleans Saints offense in 2014? Partly, yes, but fans shouldn't expect new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi to install a near carbon copy of his former ... (more)

Placekickers John Potter and Giorgio Tavecchio signed futures deals with Detroit this offseason and are the early leaders to replace David Akers, who will not be retained after one season.