Lions Cliff Avril does not want to be franchise tagged

[News Bot]

Cliff Avril has the potential to be one of the top free agent pass rushers on the open market this spring. He knows it, and he wants to capitalize. Speaking to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday, Avril said he does not want the Lions to franchise tag him. He either wants a…

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Source: ProFootballTalk.com

 

[Southpaw]

He should be playing OLB. No way we'll pay him what he wants though. Although it would be better for us to try and get him. We'd be able to fulfill more needs in the draft because it takes care of our issue at ROLB.

 

[NelsonsLongCatch]

The problem is that Avril doesn't have a choice. If the Lions want to franchise him, they can franchise. If he insists on holding out, the Lions could work out a sign and trade.