This free agency period, many Detroit Lions fans were hoping the team would make a splash or two. At the top of their wish list was a player like former New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams, who seemingly would’ve been a perfect match of fit and need, given Detroit’s roster and his history with defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.
However, the Lions spent most of March committed to re-signing their players. The idea, according to Lions general manager Brad Holmes, was that developing from within with players you know and trust can be just as splashy—and sometimes more logical—than signing another team’s free agent.