LaChapelle
04-05-2010, 11:31 AM
Jeff Backus appears likely to stay at left tackle in Detroit after the Lions acquired Rob Sims from the Seahawks on Monday.
Some will call keeping Backus on Matt Stafford's blind side a foolish move by Lions G.M. Martin Mayhew, but the 32-year-old has made an incredible 144 straight starts, so at least he's durable. Backus, though, let up eight sacks last season. Mayhew may focus on a left tackle to groom for the future in the second round. Vladimir Ducasse and Rodger Saffold are possible targets.
Related: Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh, Russell Okung
Rob Sims-G-Lions Apr. 5 - 12:53 pm et
Lions acquired OG Rob Sims from the Seahawks in exchange for a fifth-round draft choice.
Sims, 26, will likely move into the Lions' starting lineup immediately at left guard. Though somewhat injury prone, Sims has racked up 31 starts over the last three seasons and is a low-risk acquisition because he's only under contract through 2010 at a mere $1.101 million. 2009 LGs Manuel Ramirez and Daniel Loper may now be left fighting for one roster spot in Detroit.
Rotoworld
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Some will call keeping Backus on Matt Stafford's blind side a foolish move by Lions G.M. Martin Mayhew, but the 32-year-old has made an incredible 144 straight starts, so at least he's durable. Backus, though, let up eight sacks last season. Mayhew may focus on a left tackle to groom for the future in the second round. Vladimir Ducasse and Rodger Saffold are possible targets.
Related: Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh, Russell Okung
Rob Sims-G-Lions Apr. 5 - 12:53 pm et
Lions acquired OG Rob Sims from the Seahawks in exchange for a fifth-round draft choice.
Sims, 26, will likely move into the Lions' starting lineup immediately at left guard. Though somewhat injury prone, Sims has racked up 31 starts over the last three seasons and is a low-risk acquisition because he's only under contract through 2010 at a mere $1.101 million. 2009 LGs Manuel Ramirez and Daniel Loper may now be left fighting for one roster spot in Detroit.
Rotoworld
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter