I think it's pretty cool that the Lions are thinking ahead like this. I mean, they're not just winging it and hoping for the best, they're actually planning and strategizing for next year
. It's not always easy to make tough decisions like this, but I think it shows that Holmes and his team are committed to building a real winner. The fact that they're considering all the factors, from individual performance to roster cohesion, is just smart business
. And yeah, I get why they need to be careful with their cap space - it's not like they have a bottomless budget
. But at the same time, if they make some smart moves now, it could really pay off in the long run
.