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That means he may recognize the team needs to go out and spend in free agency. “Big-time" players don’t come cheaply. Among the best pass-rushers potentially who may be available in free agency are be Mario Williams , Cliff Avril and Robert Mathis. In...
With new owner Khan boldly declaring that the franchise will spend what’s necessary to become a playoff team, the best avenue to acquire one is usually with a proven veteran. Look for the Jaguars to strongly pursue either the Texans’ Mario Williams or...
Detroit Lions' Cliff Avril watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. View Photo »
Guys do think maybe he could have reacted a little better on that whole situation, whatever. As far as having any animosity or anything like that, he’s done too much for one play for us actually hate him ... That’s not our style, or my style at least.
Vin Curry or Virginia’s Cam Johnson in the later rounds. If you’re thinking free agency, stop right now. Any notion that the Jets could somehow sign the Texans’ Mario Williams is a pipe dream if there ever was one, though it is possible they could...
The Lions have to be worried about his long-term availability, and fantasy owners (especially dynasty) need to take note. Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he doesn't anticipate the team making aggressive free-agent moves this offseason. The team...
The Lions have to be worried about his long-term availability, and fantasy owners (especially dynasty) need to take note. Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he doesn't anticipate the team making aggressive free-agent moves this offseason. The team...
Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) celebrates his interception and four-yard touchdown return with strong safety Amari Spievey (42) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in... View Photo »
He plays aggressive. All of us, sometimes, might overreact in certain situations ... We've got to play real smart.
Drafted in the seventh round out of Pitt last year, he was a great pass rusher in college. The team can only hope that translates well in his first healthy season. One sentence free agency prediction: Jeff Charleston gets re-signed, Will Smith gets cut,...
Randy Moss' chances of heading to Chicago, the latest developments in the Minnesota Vikings' attempt to get a new stadium, why the Packers secondary was so weak last season and more. Will Bears RB Matt Forte get a new deal or the franchise tag this...
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Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) celebrates his interception and four-yard touchdown return with strong safety Amari Spievey (42) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the...
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) reacts after scoring a touchdown on an interception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) runs in an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. Detroit won 38-10 to clinch a playoff spot.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril, right, and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) celebrate Cliff Avril's touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.
View Photo »DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 11: Cliff Avril #92 of the Detroit Lions causes a first quarter fumble against Christian Ponder #7 of the Minnesota Vikings that ended up being recovered in the end zone for a Lions touchdown at Ford Field on December 11, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) celebrates his sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) forces Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) to fumble the ball into the end zone during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. Lions middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) recovered the...
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) reacts after the Lions scored a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) closes in on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) to force a fumble during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. Lions' Stephen Tulloch recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.
View Photo »DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 24: Defensive lineman Cliff Avril #92 of the Detroit Lions reacts in the first half while taking on the Green Bay Packers during the Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field on November 24, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) and cornerback Chris Houston (23) celebrate after Avril ran a fumble recovery for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Denver.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) causes Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) to fumble during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Denver. Tebow recovered the ball on the play.
View Photo »DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 16: Cliff Avril #92 of the Detroit Lions pumps his arms after a tackle during a NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on October 16, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) knocks the helmet off of Chicago Bears offensive guard Lance Louis, left, in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in Detroit.
View Photo »Chicago Bears' quarterback Jay Cutler (3rd R) scrambles away from Detroit Lions' defenders Sammie Hill (R) and Cliff Avril (L) during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan October 10, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) rushes as Chicago Bears offensive guard Lance Louis (60) loses his helmet in the fourth quarter of NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in Detroit.
View Photo »MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: Cliff Avril #92 of the Detroit Lions attempts a sack as Donovan McNabb #5 of the Minnesota Vikings completes a pass to Visanthe Shiancoe #81 of the Minnesota Vikings for a touchdown in the second quarter on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome...
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril knocks down a tacking dummy during drills at the NFL football team's training camp in Allen Park, Mich. , Friday, Aug. 5, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril runs through tackling dummies for a drill during NFL football training camp Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, in Allen Park, Mich.
View Photo »San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) walks back to the bench after having a pass intercepted by Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril returned four yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Detroit. The Lions...
View Photo »Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin, center, is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams, top, strong safety Chris Harris (43) and defensive end Cliff Avril (92) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Detroit.
View Photo »FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2011, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) celebrates his sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit. Whether he's rushing the quarterback, forcing fumbles or even chasing...
View Photo »RETRANSMITTED FOR IMPROVED TONING - Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) celebrates his sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011.
View Photo »Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, right, is horse-collared by Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Panthers 49-35.
View Photo »Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) loses his helmet as he is sacked by Detroit Lions defenders Ndamukong Suh (90), DeAndre Levy (54), and Cliff Avril (92) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, in Chicago.
View Photo »Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) celebrates his interception and four-yard touchdown return with strong safety Amari Spievey (42) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the...
View Photo »Guys do think maybe he could have reacted a little better on that whole situation, whatever. As far as having any animosity or anything like that, he’s done too much for one play for us actually hate him ... That’s not our style, or my style at least.
He plays aggressive. All of us, sometimes, might overreact in certain situations ... We've got to play real smart.
It's good, but you've got to keep it going
I was definitely mad about it, but I shouldn’t have made it that close of a call ... I blame myself, but everybody else saw what happened.
What’s the name they gave us?
He’s definitely a running quarterback, so you’ve go to get after him ... But when it’s passing downs or whatnot we have to definitely put pressure on him to make him make some bad decisions.
We'll be all right ... The more opportunities the better. But as long as there aren't a lot of long drives, we'll be OK.
