First I will evaluate the roster. Obviously my assumptions on ratings are guesses.
Looking at the roster certain areas need improvement for sure. RB, G, CB, FS, SS, and OLB.
Some areas could use more talented youth. DE, K, T, and C.
With those being the rough evaluation without having the game or knowing ratings I still wouldn't make a ton of trades.
Trades:
Jahvid Best for a CB somewhere that could start and maybe a draft pick.
Nate Burleson for a CB and draft picks maybe?
Reasons:
I like to build thru the draft. It would be my mission to find a safety or two in the draft which would improve those positions. May try to find a C and K in the middle rounds. RB's can be picked up in free agency sometimes and I am not ready to let Leshoure go before playing an NFL game.
I think if I stick to this plan the Lions could become one of the best teams in all of the NFL within a year or two. Then if I get bored I may have to go elsewhere and improve a really bad team in the dumps.
Can it be August 27th already?!?!?!