New Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi sounds like he's high on tight end Brandon Pettigrew, the team's most prominent remaining free agent.
“I think it’s important to have a guy that can block at the point of attack. That’s important,” Lombardi told the Detroit Free Press. “And then you want a guy that can be a pass receiver, so you’re always looking for those well-rounded guys. But again, I’ve never been in the mode of I wanted to find exactly what this player is and then you have to go find him for me. Go find the best player you can.”
The Lions and Pettigrew, who turns 29 this month, haven't had serious contract discussions yet, the paper said.