(Photo: Bill Feig, Associated Press)
This is the first in a two-part series assessing the Detroit Lions' position-by-position situation heading into free agency. Today, we'll look at the offense. Teams can begin negotiating with free agents on March 11. The signing period opens March 13 at 4 p.m.
Quarterback
u25ba Under contract: Matthew Stafford, Connor Cook
u25ba Lions free agents: Matt Cassel
u25ba Best available: Nick Foles, Teddy Bridgewater, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyrod Taylor
With Jake Rudock opting for a fresh start in Miami, and Cassel about to turn 37 years old, the Lions would benefit from adding a younger, yet still experienced backup to the mix, just in case this is the season Stafford’s body can’t hold up through the physical punishment.