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Lions GM Mayhew suggests defense will likely be retooled

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

"We need guys who can impact the game," Mayhew said. "We've got a lot of good guys. They line up right and they know what their job is. But they don't impact the game. "We need interceptors. We need guys that sack the quarterback ..."

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

"They are very disappointed," Mayhew said of the Fords. "Like everybody else, they had high expectations for this team. And when I met with them, they definitely want answers."

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

Martin Mayhew and Jim Schwartz will have to make decisions on 23 unrestricted free agents and seven restricted free agents during this offseason. They are also awaiting decisions from veterans Jeff Backus and Jason Hanson, who are contemplating retireme…

Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com

Spievey expects to play next season, but doesn't know whether he'll be back with the Lions. Spievey went on injured reserve after suffering a concussion against Chicago in Week 7, his fourth in just three NFL seasons.