What baffles me is the fact the Lions moved on from Caldwell, I mean in 4 seasons he had one 11 win season, and two 9 win seasons. And they wanted to "go in a different direction". Well so far its the direction of picking in the top 5 all the time. Geez Patricia has 9 wins in 2 seasons, Caldwell had 36 in 4 meaning Patricia would have to average 13.5 wins the next two years to have the same record after 4 seasons.
No way they take a QB but almost have to be listening to offers, they need players BAD and guys who can play right away. 5-11 means Patricia is a coordinator for the rest of his career. So i agree that there is something to exploit and may not even have to give up a ton, a early 2nd rounder and #5 could do it if there are no other reasonable offers. If it cost an additional 1st i would swallow it, especially after FA And having some holes filled there.
So IMO FA is the big tell as far as draft direction. Lots of holes can be filled with quality players, many of which will likely not break the bank. Have to say I am happy with the mentality of signing 7 $8/9 million players versus 2 $19 million players.