Report: Lions won't be bidding on CB Asomugha

[Mooche]

Citing a team source, the Detroit Free Press reports that the Lions do not expect to be in the bidding for free agent Nnamdi Asomugha after the lockout.
The source called Asomugha "too expensive" for the Lions, amid reports that he could command upwards of $18-20 million a year. According to the Free Press, Detroit will instead focus its efforts on Antonio Cromartie, Johnathan Joseph, or Ike Taylor "if the price is right." The Lions are expected to be roughly $8 million under the projected 2011 salary cap. They owe big offseason bonuses to Ndamukong Suh, Jahvid Best, and Jeff Backus.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Jul 11, 5:48 PM

Good for the Lions to not try and run after Aso. He's still one hell of a player, and you'll see production out of him for a few years yet but he isn't the piece that the Lions need. They are still a few players away, and ultimately a few years away from making a serious push and locking themselves up with his money he will demand isn't worth it.

 

[kam.]

No surprise here.

 

[.infamous]

Yea I knew we werent going after him. Too much money for a guy that is over 30 for what are plans are.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

NO LIONS! NO JOSEPH!

 

[RipCity32]

Wanted it to happen, but figured it wouldn't of happen. No biggie.

 

[Mooche]

NO LIONS! NO JOSEPH!

Hah, well he won't be demanding the money that Aso is going to want and ultimately receive.

 

[Pugz]

no shocker here. cro wouldnt be too bad.

 

[Elite]

no shocker here. cro wouldnt be too bad.

In a Jets uni

 

[kam.]

In a Jets uni

Hes not gonna be a jet again tho.. lol

 

[Elite]

He'll be backk

 

[kam.]

He'll be backk

Jets wont have the salary cap.

And he would get a better contract in FA.

 

[Elite]

I think Cro and Santonio come back, Bray-Bray walks

 

[kam.]

I think Cro and Santonio come back, Bray-Bray walks

Nnamdi is going to get near 20 million which is more than Revis.

Jonathan Joesph is going to get near 10-12 million for being next in line.

Then its Ike Taylor and Cro. For around 8-10 million.

The Jets arent going to have that much locked up in the CB position alone.

 

[RandyMoss_Rko]

I really think teams should take cro over Nhamdi if there not looking to break the bank when Cro is aggressive he is an awesome player not to mention his tremendous athletic ability. What i would do for either to land on the patriots but thats not happening.

 

[Pugz]

Sporting News - The Texans are believed to be ready to pursue free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha aggressively when the NFL lockout ends.

However, the Lions, Eagles and Packers are believed to be very interested in the Pro Bowler as well.

0_o

 

[cruzg24]

If the Lions get Nnamdi, I believe that would put them as a top 5 defense. Maybe Im overreacting, but I can see the Lions dramatically improve with Nnamdi.