(08-31-2017, 06:02 PM)JagFanatic24 Wrote: I think it's amazing how teams are willing to move on from players who can't play but other teams hold out hope trying to catch lightning in a bottle which sets teams back 5 to 7 years.

Kap - gone
Ragland - gone
Alex Smith - gone
Drew Brees - gone
Tomlinson - gone

Now don't get me wrong, sometimes certain situations forces teams to move players. Bc it's not like Brees, etc can't play.

But when you hold on to the Leftwich's, Gabbert's, and Bortles' of the world, it sets a team back for several years.

  I think in the case of Laken Tomlinson,  it came down to a player not progressing well enough, despite a good work ethic and character.  Tomlinson is easy to root for.  But he was over drafted to begin with by former G.M. Martin Mayhew. 

  With Tomlinson not even the primary backup Guard option,  not having the versatility to play Tackle and/ or Center,  and the Lions receiving a 5th Round pick offer in 2019 for Tomlinson ( which also freed up a roster spot ),  it's a trade that currently G.M. Bob Quinn had to make for all practically purposes.   This trade could also provide a chip that can be the difference in making another trade.  The Lions desperately need help at DE because of injury and suspension.

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