Mayhew: "Lions reached limit with Suh"

[Microwahevo]

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...r-to-Suh/0cf0a89b-ab18-40bd-8b35-0a3313eaa04e

Mayhew was quoted this offseason as saying they wouldn't sign Suh at any cost. Well, he stayed true to that. In a recent interview, he said they reached their limit, and Suh decided to sign elsewhere.

He also said he's glad they don't have that contract on the books.

However, he was firm in saying the Lions did not apply the franchise tag – which would have guaranteed Suh $26.9 million for 2015 – because it would have exacerbated salary-cap issues that have hurt the franchise’s negotiating flexibility in recent seasons.

“We’ve always had that kind of top-heavy (cap situation) with a few guys up there,” Mayhew said. “The thing about the franchise tag, really, was continuing to kick the ball, kick the can down the road and restructure deals to make that happen."

He stated that fielding a sustainable, competitive football team was more important and that couldn't happen with what Suh wanted. Short term, losing Suh hurts. But this franchise might just be realizing how to economically run a team. Time will tell.

 

[lionstop1]

But fans wanted them to pay him wanted he wanted regardless of it crippling the team.

 

[RobBase]

He stated that fielding a sustainable, competitive football team was more important and that couldn't happen with what Suh wanted.

So he basically admitted he can't draft well. Lol

 

[RobBase]

But fans wanted them to pay him wanted he wanted regardless of it crippling the team.

Cripple the team is pretty dramatic. Draft well, build around Suh. It's not like they have a bunch of pro bowlers on the team they need to resign. They're obviously not attracting any free agents. So where will this imaginary "sustainable football team" come from?

 

[Thruthefog]

When I smoke weed, I never inhale. I just like the taste.

 

[lionstop1]

Are you a Lion's fan, Rob?

 

[Microwahevo]

They're obviously not attracting any free agents

Sure they are. You're just too stuck in Suh's nuts ask to see it.

Tate, Quin, Digs, Bush, etc.

Detroit has attracted plenty in recent years. We now have arguably one of the best safety tandems in the league thanks to FA.

 

[Microwahevo]

Are you a Lion's fan, Rob?

No. He's a Miami Suhphins fan. Bout to lead the league in all defensive categories and win every SB in the future. I heard there's talk he may even steal past SBs, that's how suhper he is.

 

[RobBase]

Sure they are. You're just too stuck in Suh's nuts ask to see it.

Tate, Quin, Digs, Bush, etc.

Detroit has attracted plenty in recent years. We now have arguably one of the best safety tandems in the league thanks to FA.

I'm clearly talking about this year, without Suh.

 

[broncosmitty]

When I smoke weed, I never inhale. I just like the taste.

My preferred method of overland travel is Covered Wagon.

 

[LPinSLC]

Still seems like that method will get me that decoder ring much faster than the earlier plan of gumping it.

 

[LPinSLC]

triple posting

 

[broncosmitty]

Still seems like that method will get me that decoder ring much faster than the earlier plan of gumping it.

Fairley LeShoure yer Wright.

(I could have the wagon be pulled by donkeys, fo' show.)

 

[gvsulaker82]

Cripple the team is pretty dramatic. Draft well, build around Suh. It's not like they have a bunch of pro bowlers on the team they need to resign. They're obviously not attracting any free agents. So where will this imaginary "sustainable football team" come from?

Lionstop is all about the offensive toys. We see how great ebron was, he probably wants gurley with first pick so he can suck balls as well.

 

[Dr. Evil-er]

Lionstop is all about the offensive toys. We see how great ebron was, he probably wants gurley with first pick so he can suck balls as well.

Uhmm, weren't you the one who used to justify the out of nowhere jabs you took at TP by claiming he made posts just like this one?

Will someone please post a picture of either a big black kettle or a glass house? #hypocrite. I've never taken the time to learn how that's done.

If you are going to take the moral high road on the way others post then don't drop any more turds like this one.

 

[RobBase]

Lionstop said himself he favors offense, loves Ebron and wants a RB in round 1.

 

[tpaulus_2]

Lionstop said himself he favors offense, loves Ebron and wants a RB in round 1.

Your point... I think it may have escaped, because it's nowhere to be found here...

 

[RobBase]

Your point... I think it may have escaped, because it's nowhere to be found here...

Point is Laker not saying anything that isn't true. Might not be polite but it's true.

 

[tpaulus_2]

Point is Laker not saying anything that isn't true. Might not be polite but it's true.

Wrong, yet again.

Laker is putting words in his mouth based loosely on things LionsTop has said in the past. It's a tactic that's often employed around here by the losing side of an argument. Can't hack it arguing actual facts? Just exaggerate the truth a whole bunch until it supports your point of view. The actual truth is completely irrelevant with this tactic, so I can see why it appeals so much to those of you prone to stretching the truth...

 

[RobBase]

There you go again w your "losing side" stuff. Lame-o.