UNWAVERING: Detroit Lions Snub Splashy Free Agents, Cade Mays Signs, Philosophy REMAINS Unchanged

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🗓️ 9 March 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions opt for steady improvement over splashy signings on the first day of NFL free agency. Will Brad Holmes’ “draft, develop, and re-sign our own” strategy pay off as the Lions bring in center Cade Mays and right tackle Larry Borum instead of breaking the bank for big-name stars? Matt Dery examines how these affordable roster moves stack up against rival teams’ massive contracts and what it means for Detroit’s offensive line. With Alex Anzalone headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Amik Robertson joining the Washington Commanders, the Lions face tough decisions on replacing key defensive contributors. Free agency buzz, the debate over value signings versus star acquisitions, and a preview of how the draft could shape Detroit’s next steps headline the discussion. Are the Detroit Lions making the right moves to remain NFC contenders, or risking stagnation by staying the course?

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0:00.0	First day of free agency for the Detroit Lions and it's BAU Bistro time.
0:06.4	Business as usual.
0:13.5	You are Locked on Lions.
0:16.0	Your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:18.9	Part of the Locked on podcast Network, your team every day.
0:25.5	What's happening, everybody?
0:26.6	It is day one of NFL Free Agency.
0:28.7	It is a Monday, Locked-on Lions, Locked-on Podcast Network, the number one sports
0:32.6	podcast network on a Monday, March 9th into Tuesday, March 10th.
0:36.6	Matt Derry with you.
0:38.9	Let's dive right in.
0:45.0	Thank you for being with us here on this Monday. A lot to get to as the Lions have prioritized their offensive line on day one of free agency. But before we talk about Alex Anzolone, Gaines Media
0:51.9	poster boy heading to Tampa,
0:59.2	Amique Robertson to Washington, the signings of two offensive linemen for Detroit today,
1:01.2	a center, and a right tackle.
1:05.6	Everything else, let's get this out of the way right here, right now.
1:12.1	The Detroit Lions and GM Brad Holmes will not change.
1:15.2	They will not veer from the plan.
1:19.9	And I'm more convinced of it today than I ever have been.
1:21.8	And that's the following.
1:26.5	The plan is draft, develop, and sign our own.
1:29.7	This organization is just not going to break the bank.
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