Yes I am saying that. Many if the guys that are getting released today are back end roster guys that play special teams. That or they are old vets making one last run. For instance, while the Lions need help at CB, there is not going to be anybody released today that would step right in and play a role on this team. When looking at the roster I see Houston, Bentley, Lacey, Barnes, and a 5th guy as our CBs. Nobody that gets cut today will be marginally better than the guys that we cut this afternoon. In fact, the guy I have season tickets with and I were talking yesterday about how it will be difficult for the Lions to sneak some players through waivers onto our practice squad, Travis Lewis being an example. Where this team will get better is by making some sort of trade, because like you said, some teams have depth at areas where other teams are weak, and those teams aren't looking at cutting the better part of their depth, they are looking to make a trade, and if they can't the weakest man gets cut. In most cases, the weakest man won't contibute more than the 5th man at a position.
But that is where I fundamentally disagree with you. Take the Lion Dline which is said to have great depth. The Lions may cut someone who can contribute or has great ability. But there isn't anyplace for them here. That guy who gets cut might be traded to someplace that has a need for depth there. That team could just as well wait and want to see if they can take someone without giving up a pick, even if it's only a 7th. Some teams just don't want to trade picks.
You have to look down the road as well as the next Sunday.
So what if you pick up a guy near the end of his career say at defensive back. They need help. This team is supposed to make a run at another playoff spot. You aren't going to try to strengthen a glaring weak spot just because the guy didn't make a team? There are times where you have to take a honest look and see if the guy is better than what you have. There are times you are trying to get by for a season to be able to address it better next off season. You can't fix everything at once.
Reverse it, maybe a team is set in the defensive backfield, but brought in guy who just shows something during the preseason. The Lions shouldn't take a look to see if he might be a better fit than what they have now and can grow into what they need?
There is no way in hell the Lions have the best depth at every position in the NFL. Teams are going to cut guys who could help them, just just this season and some long term. It takes a great management team to find those guys and maximize the returns.
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